Fulvia 2 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) So I'm in Rome for the next 8 weeks studying Italian and I am most interested in knowing all the "unknown" things to do in the city. The big tourist attractions (Forum et.al, Baths, Ara Pacis etc.) I'm all over like a wet noddle on a dry wall but I know there is so much to do that isn't always well known. For example, training to be a gladiator in the gladiator school! The Cappuccini Monk crypt tends to never get noticed but I went and saw it today on a good tip. Even day/weekend trips outside Rome for the absolute must-sees are welcomed too (already got Pompeii planned!) and if anyone knows the best/their favourite place to try some of those famous Jewish artichokes... Insider knowledge is the best, thanks! Edited August 6, 2012 by Fulvia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostOfClayton 25 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 I'm not going to add anything to this thread, Fulvia. Sorry about that. What I will say is firstly, lucky old you, and secondly, it's an excuse to bump this post back to the top. I've always had a hankering to spend my 50th birthday in Rome, and so if anyone adds any tips/tricks to your thread, rest assured I'll be taking careful note, so that I can wet-noodle them myself. Enjoy your time there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryaxis Hecatee 16 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Well, first you have of course what was said in the thread http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/15844-guide-to-ancient-rome/ or in the thread http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/7147-what-new-museumsexhibits-have-opened-in-rome/ As you stay 8 weeks, you could probably go for one or two week-ends in the Naples area (Pompei, Herculanum, evenutally also go to Paestum and Velia, very nice places both). Then you shall also have to get to the big places around Rome : Ostia Antica, of course, but also Tivoli, Hadrian's villa, and eventually Praeneste if you have the time. Other than that, try during one week-end to visit one of the etruscan necropolis, I think there is one or two to be visited in a 50km radius around Rome. Others idea you may find in our member Klingan's blog, especially from march 2009 until the end of his stay in Rome (http://ancientandold.blogspot.be/2009/03/day-one_4668.html ) Finally, the tips given in this thread : http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/12117-web-resources-for-roman-site-travel/ can give you places where to find other places to visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulvia 2 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks! I was able to grab a few ideas from those links. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klingan 2 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Others idea you may find in our member Klingan's blog, especially from march 2009 until the end of his stay in Rome (http://ancientandold.blogspot.be/2009/03/day-one_4668.html ) someone remembers my old blog! I should perhaps consider posting stuff there again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryaxis Hecatee 16 Report post Posted August 18, 2012 Of course someone does remember quality advices ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulvia 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2012 I'm not going to add anything to this thread, Fulvia. Sorry about that. What I will say is firstly, lucky old you, and secondly, it's an excuse to bump this post back to the top. I've always had a hankering to spend my 50th birthday in Rome, and so if anyone adds any tips/tricks to your thread, rest assured I'll be taking careful note, so that I can wet-noodle them myself. Enjoy your time there. Two things that I have done which were amazing experiences was climbing the dome of St. Peter's basilica and biking/walking down the Via Appia Antica. I would recommend both to anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevefrank 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2012 So I'm in Rome for the next 8 weeks studying Italian and I am most interested in knowing all the "unknown" things to do in the city. The big tourist attractions (Forum et.al, Baths, Ara Pacis etc.) I'm all over like a wet noddle on a dry wall but I know there is so much to do that isn't always well known. For example, training to be a gladiator in the gladiator school! The Cappuccini Monk crypt tends to never get noticed but I went and saw it today on a good tip. Even day/weekend trips outside Rome for the absolute must-sees are welcomed too (already got Pompeii planned!) and if anyone knows the best/their favourite place to try some of those famous Jewish artichokes... Insider knowledge is the best, thanks! If still you are in Rome must visit this place. I am sharing one beautiful pic. of Santa Maria in Trastevere church. must visit there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites