Ok there isn’t much crime in Rome and is relativity safe but there are pickpockets and purse snatchers EVERYWHERE so beware! they will grab purses while on Scooters too.
My list of to do if I had 8 hours in Rome starting from Termini (the train station):
Take bus or cab to Piazza Venezia (Spend 2 hours):
1.) Victor Emanuel Monument (Il Vittoriano) Get first cafe near here (espresso) you’ll need it!
2.) Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
3.) Collosium (Colloseo)
4.) Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo)
Or optional go shopping on Via Veneto (Note most shops close for afternoon lunch think siesta)
Next Take tram to Trestevere ( spend 1 hour)
This is old historic Rome and the area you picture when you think of colorful buildings and clothes lines. Don’t be alarmed by all the rainbow flags that say Pace (pronounced pa chey) on them it is their symbol for peace. There are universities in this area too. Pizza in Rome in my opinion stinks. Naples has great pizza similar to our NY Style but Rome’s pizza is like on a cracker. However, while strolling this beautiful Neighborhood pick up a snack at:
La Boccaccia (Pizza e Foccacia)- 2 Via di Santa Dorotea http://cibando.posterous.com/when-dining-in-roma-la-boccaccia you can pick from several different pizza and tell them how big of slices you want of them. Make sure to order Suppli while you’re there.
Alternate option for healthy eaters go to L’Insalata Ricca- 8 Via Garibaldi http://www.insalataricca.it/menu.asp
Now, take a cab up to Gianicolo spend 15mins (PHOTO OP!!)
Using same cab have them drop you off at the Vatican Museum on your way though stop for Gelato and Banana with Nutella Crepes (Spend 1 hour and 15 min)
1.) Gelateria I think it is called Old Bridge
The gelateria part of Piazza Risorgimento but on the outside of the square across the wall for the Vatican I think Via Leone IV, it’s next to an Irish pub, so look for Guiness signs.
The Vatican Museum exit is in Saint Peter’s square but the entrance is not. Note buy your tickets in advance to avoid long lines and make sure shoulders and knees covered if you plan on going into S. Pietro’s Basilica! http://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/musei/tickets/do?action=booking&codiceTipoVisita=26&step=2
Time for another cab or bus ride back to Trestevere but this time to go over the Tiber River via the Ponte Sisto (A pedestrian only bridge) (Spend 1 1/2 hours on walking tour)
1.) Campo di Fiore
2.) Piazza Novona
3.) Piazza della Rotonda
Almost done with the day 😦 last cab before the end of your 8 hour Roma trip take a cab to the Spanish Steps (Spend 2 hours on this walking tour)
1.) Spanish Steps
2.) Piazza Del Popolo
3.) Pincho Villa Borgehese (Great Sunset photo op!)
4.) Trevi Fountain
There is sooo much more to do and see but this hits all the majors for a short visit.
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