Rome wasnt toured in a day.
Remember you cannot possibly do it all, says readerneededaname.
Living there full time for about a year and a half is a more reasonable time frame.
And Rome is a pickpocket city, so watch out.Maybe wear overalls.
Night and day show you two different sides of everything.
Sit and itll often cost you more than 5.
(Use the ATMs.)e30s2k.
Get a Roma Pass for each person.
Its something like 20 euros but pays for itself quickly.
Its valid for 3 days and covers public transportation and free or discounted admission to major sights.
So, get some cash, and be ready to pay with cash to get where youre going.
Make it the first thing that comes out of your mouth to the waiter after looking at the menu.
verify you check out the art; either at galleries, openings, parties and events.
You visit the Tomb of Saint Peter and the Necropolis under the Basilica.
Book well in advance.
First time I went to the Vatican I was turned away for wearing shorts.
Those sandwiches were incredible and the gentleman who owns/runs it was as kind as could be.
The most important one is Mordi e Vai.
This is the place where youre going to have the best sandwich youll have while in Rome.
Its in Mercato Testaccio.
Also goes for the aisle of eats near the Colosseum.
Instead, seek out the Osteria della Fortunata and have their oxtail.
Roman Jews have a long history and a unique culture and food.
I got a ticket to visit 3 of the sites that are on the train line.
If you like exploring its big enough to literally get lost in.
Ercolani is also wonderful.
Its smaller and closer to Naples.
It is like walking in an M.C.
Theres a great market there where I picked up snacks.
And theres a badass pyramid nearby too.
If you want to get away from the main tourist area, go across the river to Trastevere.
Its slightly more local and still have amazing food.
