Just back from Rome. It's a reasonably safe as any other European city.
There are lots of Police around. I had a 5D III around my neck for three days no hassles.
I'm sure there are plenty of pickpockets but not particulary bad in terms of security.
I saw no incidents, the police are on high alert.
My recommendation is to bring really good walking shoes.
There's alot of walking to do. It's really important your feet are a comfortable as possible or you won't want to take any pictures.
It's a lovely city to walk around. Early morning is really nice.
Read Dan Brown's Angels and Demons (not a great book really - but all the best locations are in it).
It was a while since I'd been there but it didn't disappoint.
The Vatican Museum is very impressive, loved the Pantheon. The Spanish Steps are under repair, that was always a great location. Piaza Navone and the Trevi Fountain are lovely early morning. The 64 tourist bus is like a sardine can!
Book on line, everything has some method of skipping queue's if you pay more or pay for a guide.
Italy is very hot in summer. Sometimes up in the 40's.
It was last summer.
If you can combine Siena with the Palio its a great (if very hot) experience.
Florence is a lovely city as is Venice.
Best early morning or evening when the bulk of the tourists are not around.
A great country, great food, very picturesque - too popular.
There are lots of Police around. I had a 5D III around my neck for three days no hassles.
I'm sure there are plenty of pickpockets but not particulary bad in terms of security.
I saw no incidents, the police are on high alert.
My recommendation is to bring really good walking shoes.
There's alot of walking to do. It's really important your feet are a comfortable as possible or you won't want to take any pictures.
It's a lovely city to walk around. Early morning is really nice.
Read Dan Brown's Angels and Demons (not a great book really - but all the best locations are in it).
It was a while since I'd been there but it didn't disappoint.
The Vatican Museum is very impressive, loved the Pantheon. The Spanish Steps are under repair, that was always a great location. Piaza Navone and the Trevi Fountain are lovely early morning. The 64 tourist bus is like a sardine can!
Book on line, everything has some method of skipping queue's if you pay more or pay for a guide.
Italy is very hot in summer. Sometimes up in the 40's.
It was last summer.
If you can combine Siena with the Palio its a great (if very hot) experience.
Florence is a lovely city as is Venice.
Best early morning or evening when the bulk of the tourists are not around.
A great country, great food, very picturesque - too popular.
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