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Forums from Vatican, Vatican City
Genoa
Posted by travellingjon
... an idea of the place. I recommend the aquarium, the marina, the old town, and try to get on that boat from the city's public transportation system, it's something like 2.20€ for an half hour boat trip in Genoa's port. Well worth ...
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted by mariom
Sperlonga is a very interesting city, i think is one of the best sea and beach near Rome. Also Circeo (San Felice and Sabaudia) is a good sea place to visit. I suggest Sorrento and Amalfi also!
Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted by riesario
... tickets is tricky at first. In addition, paid for a first class ticket and got on a train with no first class that stopped in every city. This train to Naples took about 2 ½ hrs; however, we got to see a lot. E$40. Cabbed to ferry terminal. E$ ...
Historic underground Naples
Posted by starlagurl
This is pretty cool: It's apparently really easy to find these caves underneath the city of Naples: They are old aqueducts from Roman times, also catacombs and WWII era bomb shelters Has anybody ever been underground in Naples?
Audioguide Rome
Posted by standrap
Hi! I,m looking for a good free touristic audioguide for the city of Rome for my mp3. Does anyone know one? I have heard that Audioguide Tutta Roma is very is very comprehensive but is very expensive for me. Thanks.
An Underated Region in Italy
Posted by travellingjon
I've been to Genoa last October, and I can't say the city itself was a highlight in my trip. But I met some interesting people there which I still keep contact with, and the inhabitants were the nicest I encountered in Italy. I guess that made ...
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted by natcire
... B&B since they are smaller towns. Maybe even in Venice to be closer. 5 days/4 nights in Rome!? I know it is a large city and lots of sights. But don't want to rush through other parts also. Comment? Any comments on the sights along the way ...
Italy by Motorbike
Posted by starlagurl
Yes, I agree that Tuscany is pretty awesome. Don't miss Venice... As for Sicily, I've never been, but I've heard that yes, it is definitely worth the effort. Perhaps read a few blogs from the region:
Italy- family accommodations
Posted by beautiful
... buildings of the Old Florence, they are independent flats, very close to the most important museums and amenities of Florence city. Duomo, S.Croce, Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), Piazza Signoria, Uffizi, the river side (fiume Arno), are close to these ...
Italy- family accommodations
Posted by cheli
... and save money that way. Rome you probably won't need a car as there's enough to do there for a week just in the city, which is all easily accessed by walking or public transport. I'd catch the train from Rome to Venice as it's an easy ...
What to do with kids in Florence?
Posted by starlagurl
... street that we very nearly missed it entirely. I have learned the hard way that dragging my family, husband included, to a city's great sights can sometimes be counterproductive. I'm all for pushing my kids (and their father) out of their comfort zone a ...
Anybody been to Perugia, Italia or Vicenza, Verona, Venice etc. etc.
Posted by mikerupp
I spent a day in Verona last year, and that was not nearly enough. What a beautiful city! Wish I could return and explore it some more. The architecture and local colors seem a little more dramatic than other Italian towns. There is a lot to see and ...
Are gondola rides worth it in Venice?
Posted by wanttoseeitall
... gondoliers, then you go back. You can travel via one to your hotel, not sure of the price to that. Venice is a fascinating city, worth a week at least, the water taxi is the way to travel but it's also expensive. Vaporetto, the cheapest and it' ...
An exclusive hotel or a Museum in Florence centre?
Posted by walkin
... where you find many griffe). Florence is perfect if you go on foot, monuments are all close, and to stay in centre of the city is the best solution. I accomodated in a peculiar hotel. It was similar a luxury hotel and similar a bed and breakfast too. It ...
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted by koontzfan
... experience. Nothing like the sense of accomplishment after navigating the train system, finding a hotel and finding your way around the city all by yourself. I hope the contiki traveler gets back again someday and trys it on their own!!!
4 weeks in Italy
Posted by manderson
... in and back out when you wished. My preference would be to get to know the smaller villages before I would stay in the bigger town/city. Haven't spent the night anywhere there so I can't tell you more than that. Sorry. If you were looking for a ...
4 weeks in Italy
Posted by steph_444
... in and back out when you wished. My preference would be to get to know the smaller villages before I would stay in the bigger town/city. Haven't spent the night anywhere there so I can't tell you more than that. Sorry. If you were looking for a ...
Where to go in Italy (Sept/Oct.)
Posted by aquinn
... ' and lovely, but perhaps not full of excitement like rome or florence or naples or sienna. arezzo is a bustling city--a nice church or two, but lots of contemporary hustle and bustle, apartment buildings, chain stores, etc. montepulciano is similarly ...
Travel Partner to Milan
Posted by vaseev
Hi, I am travelling to Milan on Saturday 8 July, for the weekend, and wanted to see if anyone is interested in traveling checking out the city together. I also plan to go vist lake Como. I am male, 26, travelling from Cambridge, UK. Thanks, Zeelone
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted by steph_444
... stick only to those big cities for the most part. I also really liked Torino, and Verona may be the most beautiful Italian city I've visited. I absolutely loved it, and in February it was vitually tourist free! Milan is definitely not on the main ...
City Breaks: Avoid False Economies
Posted by manzara
... of 10 Métro and bus tickets for around £10. Free sights Many of Europe's tourist sights are free at certain times. The Vatican Museums ( ) and the Louvre ( ) have a free Sunday each month, and Madrid's Del Prado ( ) and Reina Sofia ( ) also ...
Vatican not a country on travelpod?
Posted by jacquesl
Hi, In the city box enter *Vatican City* and you will see that there is an option for *Vatican City, Lazio, Italy* Cheers! support@travelpod.com
How many countries have you visited?
Posted by jeremystravels
Well I've been to 16 but my map only says 14. I am guessing it is not including Vatican City. The other is Belgium which I technically only drove through. USA, Canada, Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, England, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, ...
How many countries have you visited?
Posted by kitkatgo
Hmmm....well, my profile says 13. Does it count your own country? If yes, then I think it must not count Vatican City. 1) US 2) Canada 3) Mexico 4) Puerto Rico 5) Japan 6) England 7) France 8) Andorra 9) Spain 10) Germany 11) Czech Rep 12) Vatican City 13 ...
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Posted by nixsboys
... Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims Paris, Banks of the Seine Holy See Vatican City Italy Historic Centre of Rome Historic Centre of Florence Piazza del Duomo, Pisa Venice and its Lagoon Historic Centre of ...
Vatican not a country on travelpod?
Posted by mikbelanger
... Yes that's exacly what was already selected. There really is only one choice for "Vatican" in the database it seems and that is the one. Still, shouldnt it be "Vatican City, Lazio, Vatican" instead of Italy? Just saying... Mike
Must see's in Europe.
Posted by papayaprincess
... there's just something pretty about this town), San Marino (a quirky little independent country within the confines of Italy), Vatican City (another independent nation, with some amazing architecture and museums), Cinque Terre and Portovenere (if you like ...
Guess the place - game
Posted by cheli
... till he dies so I'd count that as a permanent residence! Here's what I found on Wiki: QUOTE Citizenship of the Vatican City is granted iure officii, which means it is conferred upon some of those who have been appointed to work in certain ...