Posted on 05/29/2024 7:50:00 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
I always recommend visiting the Park of the Aqueducts and the Ostia Antica archeological site.
But I think the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Mouth of Truth attractions are overcrowded...
I would never say certain attractions have no merit. But after years of interacting with travelers, I understand that people want alternatives.
Luckily, Rome has priceless art and artifacts around every corner.
Here are five popular attractions that are worth visiting......and five you might want to skip..
- The Capitoline Museums
- Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
- The Park of the Aqueducts
- Basilica of Sant'Agostino
- Ostia Antica
- Vatican Museums are overcrowded
- You can get a good view of the Colosseum without going inside
- Walking the Appian Way might be a letdown (see #3 above)
- Trevi Fountain
- Mouth of Truth
(Excerpt) Read more at aol.com ...
She must be one crappy tour guide.
Her advice is terrible. Yes, Rome is packed with tourists. No, you shouldn’t skip Vatican Museum, the Trevi Fountain, or the Colosseum.
Vatican Museums are overcrowded?? Insane. How can you say to miss these? It is like don’t go see the Mona Lisa.
wow, great tip!
The article linked to has nothing to do with Rome.
Ouch. The URL must have been a general URL rather than the permalink.
https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-rome-italy-what-to-skip-tour-guide
Same author, related subject:
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-avoid-crowds-rome-italy-tips-local-tour-guide
In my limited experience, the crowds are less maddening at night. We went in November, so maybe that had something to do with it, but during the day it was busy even then. (Maybe in July the crowds are big enough at night to be maddening, too.)
I agree with you on the other two places, too.
Yes, I think the summer crowds are overwhelming. Off season, things are a bit easier.
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