Only answer if youve been to italy plz.?

Question

Ok so me and my grandmother are traveling to italy this summer and are starting to plan our trip. If u have been o italy plz say some of the best places to visit and things like that. also i am only 13 so i wont want to go to all boring places all day, but i definitely want to visit the major sights. We are planning on going to rome, venice, florence, and pisa(just for a day trip). So if u have been to any of those places an would like to chime in that would be graet. Also u can include hotels u liked and restaurants and other things off the beaten track. One thing that we are looking into would be a cooking class for the day so if u know any good places that would be great.

Thanks for all ur help.

Ciao

Answer 1

Rome - Trevi fountain

            - Colosseum

            - Roman Forum (next to the Colosseum)

            - Vittoriano (in Piazza Venezia down the road from the Colosseum)

           - Spanish Steps

           - Vatican Museums

Venice - Piazza San Marco & the Church

             - The Bridge of Sighs

             - Go on Gondella ride (expensive but worth it)

             - Go down the Grand Canale

             - Realto Bridge

             - if you have time go to Morrano (famous for the Venitian glass) and Burrano (famous for lace) they are 2 islands off the coast of Venice you can take a ferry and they are very close.

Florence - Piazza Signoria & Palazzo Vecchio

                 - Ponte Vecchio

                 - Il Porcellino (at Mercat Nuovo, near Piazza Signoria & Ponte Vecchio)

                 - Michelangelo's David (at the Accademia)

                 - Uffizi Museum

                 - Boboli gardens (in Palazzo Pitti)

                 - Go to Piazzale Michelangelo (has a view over all of Florence)

Pisa - Not much to see in Pisa except the Leaning Tower and the Church next to it.

For Accommodation see:

http://www.hostelworld.com/

http://www.hostelbookers.com/

For the best places to eat ask the locals.

Answer 2

The "Eternal City" is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Once the capital of western civilization, Rome has incredible antiquities, gorgeous piazzas, stunning fountains, great food, and a wonderful ambiance.  The saying "All roads lead to Rome" was a truism during the Roman Empire and the city displays its heritage in a spectacular fashion.  Rome is a fantastic destination; you will run out of time before you run out of worthwhile things to see and do.

the Colosseum

The world famous profile of the Colosseum remains dramatic, but you need to tour inside for a revealing look into its history. The arena was designed to hold more than fifty thousand spectators while the lions and gladiators did their work. The area beneath the floor of the Colosseum is a complex of cells, holding areas and paths that were designed to allow animals, gladiators and human sacrifices access to the arena, all without mixing together.

Answer 3

I live in italy. if you come visit my country you absolutely must spend at least some days in Rome. lots of things to see, the colosseum, vaticano, piazza di spagna, fontanda di trevi and lots of shopping! Florence and Venice are two other wonderful cities, you can't miss them. Pisa is nice, a one-day trip is enough and if you have time go visit Perugia and Bologna. really fascinating. For shopping Milan and Rome are the best.

Answer 4

I like the answer that lil annie gave since she went to Italy when she was your age ....... There are also some other interesting places not mentioned here.  

I really love Orvieto, a small town in Perugia, A town on the top of a hill with a great view of the Umbrian countryside.  There is also a lot of history here with a very beautiful duomo.  

And for the girly side of you there are kinds of interesting shops including plenty of great fashion stores.   This town has a great atmosphere an a charming small town feel.  One of the bests parts of enjoying Italy is visiting a small town.  

In Orvieto you really can get a feel for how the Italians live and there pace of life.  And trust me this is nice after being in Rome.  There is  a very nice place to stay in Orvieto.  If you interested please contact me at [e-mail], this is also my messenger address so we can talk about your plans in Italy further.

Also I would advice some site further South of Rome.  The City of Naples is one of those places.  In my opinion Neapolitans are the nicest people in Italy.  The City itself is worth the trip with many churches and certainly a lot of Shopping, I like the Galleria Umberto which is an open (from the streets) but covered glass mall.  And the areas around the Galleria are full of shops both expensive and inexpensive.    One word of warning is that Naples is a walking city, but most of it's notable attractions are not too far from each other.   And the areas around Naples such as Pompei, L'Isola di Capri (The Island of Capri) and the Amalfi Coast are worth the visit.  Also Paestum is a great place with ancient Greek temples, you really feel like you are in Greece here.  Not to mention but I think Neapolitans are also have the best looks ;) .  

While Roma, Firenze and Venezia are nice there are thousands of tourists.  If you can plan ahead try and find out about special tours/passes given at the Coleseum and Vatican (as well as many other places) this way you will not have to wait in line.  And believe me there are many lines for all the big attractions.  

Also about the cooking class,  One of aunts went to one of them in Tuscany and she really enjoyed it.  I realize you need a name and I should have one in the nbext few days.   Just a reminder my email ( and msn messenger) is [e-mail]

Answer 5

I've been to Italy twice, and I think that all the places you're planning on seeing are okay, but one thing about Pisa is that it is fully of hawkers trying to sell fake designer watches. You're right to limit it to a day trip.

Another place you should visit is Naples. I spent a week there with my husband last year and absolutely loved it - I think that so far it's my favourite place in Italy. The people are charming, the city is beautiful, the food excellent ... yes, you have to watch your possessions but that's the same everywhere. The best restaurants were the family-run places beside the water, especially if you like seafood.

Be aware that Venice is for walkers. There are no cars in Venice, it's all by foot or by vaporetto, which is a bus boat. You should take this into consideration when going with your grandmother. Gondolas are still there, but they are very expensive, likewise water taxis. If you're going to use the vaporetti a lot, get a 24-hour pass, and this will also cover a trip to the other islands in the lagoon. The Lido is well worth a visit, as is Burano (colourful houses and lace), Murano (beautiful blown glass) and the others, only I didn't get to see them all. In the city itself there are a few great art galleries, and the one I enjoyed the most is the Peggy Guggenheim place, she was a great collector and supporter of many 20th century artists. Venice is extremely well signposted, so walking around is not a problem.

The cool parts of Rome are the ancient Roman ruins. I spent a lot of time exploring these when there. The Vatican creeped me out - but I'm sure it's different for everyone.

Florence - ah! A wonderful place. There's a really friendly restaurant near the cathedral called Gusto Leo - google it for the street name - and the food is very good, their salads are simply wonderful. If you get a chance, take the no.1 bus up to Fiesole, and you'll have wonderful views over Florence and you can mooch around this hilltop village and enjoy the outdoor Roman amphitheatre, bring a picnic. A lovely break from the city. You could also visit the city of Siena from Florence, but I'm not sure about the train connections. One place you really shouldn't miss is the Uffizi Palace and Gallery, only you might need to join the queue very early in the morning (like 7 am).  Also, go to the Mercato just to enjoy the food on offer, many Florentines do their daily shop there. And I really enjoyed the Palazzo Pitti and the fabulous Boboli Gardens, yes, this is for walkers but the rose garden is simply amazing. Bring a picnic. And when you bring a picnic, leave only footprints.

I do strongly advise getting a good guide book for Italy. DK Eyewitness Guides are very expensive, but in my experience they are the best - I've used them for various places, including Italy.

Have a great time.

Answer 6

I was about your age when I visited to Italy but I have a fond memory of the beautiful place! But to be honest with you, at the time, it wasn't the sight-seeing that interested me, becuse i was so young--  it was more of actually doing something that was fun for me.  Plus I'm a girl so I had more girlish interests. Here are some of the places that I have especially fun memories of:

-riding the gondola in Venice

-Piazza San Marco (also in Venice) lots and lots of pigeons

-the Trevi Fountain in Rome (they say if you toss a coin behind you over your shoulder, you'll come back)

-Galleria Vittorio Imanuele II in Milan (the coolest mall you'll visit because it's like an outdoor-ish indoor mall.

-Uffizi Gallery in Florence (all the famous artworks)

Overall, I would say my favorite city was Venice just because of all the water.  :) Of course these are all very far apart as you can see.  Hopefully you'll get to go to all four of these famous cities.  Just remember, summer is obviously the hottest time of the year and a lot of walking is required so be prepared to drink lots of water and get some sun-protection.  Since you're with your grandma, you should also remember that it's much more tiring for her than for you. And most importantly, have fun and enjoy yourself while you're there!