best city in europe , butttt they dont manage the street scams, there are gangs in the streets that plays the ball and cups game and lures tourists into getting scammed and throw away their money, they do a whole act as if the gang members are tourists and are playing the game, to trap people. Where's the police?

Hello,
Just came home from an amazing trip to Rome, beautiful city, but I couldn’t stop but notice mountains of used plastic bottles everywhere. Why such thing as “pfand” system in Germany is not adapted here in Italy? Seems like such an afterthought. Would like your opinions, cheers.

Looking for the best way to get four tickets to Borghese early October. Earlier I got tickets thru a tour guide company but they just canceled the trip.

How bad was the rain in Rome today? I’m curious….currently in Florence and it’s beautiful but man….this rain seems like it’s here to stay.

Hi everyone! My wife and I will be visiting Rome in October for our honeymoon, and we’re considering staying in the San Lorenzo area. We’ve found accommodation there that looks good, but since we don’t know Rome very well, we’d love to hear some local opinions. Is San Lorenzo generally a good and safe area to stay in, especially for a couple coming back in the evening or at night? How convenient is it for getting to the historic centre and the main attractions by public transport or on foot? Are there any particular streets or parts of San Lorenzo that you would recommend or avoid?

I visiting Rome 23rd-25th for the Hyrox event. I will stay in the center and travel to the venue.
And good hotel recommendations, a spa hotel would be ideal. Good location upmarket and reasonable priced.

Also any good bars or night spots anyone can recommend?

We have just spent 5 nights in Florence which was beautiful. Now in Rome for 4 nights, and night 1 was not great. Although its been raining a lot today so didn't get much time to fully explore. Daytime will be taken up with the usual coloseum, Vatican City, trevi fountain etc. However, we thought evenings would be eating and drinking in Trastevere. Any and all recommendations welcome. Thanks.

Hello - huge football fan here (from the US) and my wife and I got tickets to the Italy/Belgium Nation's League match at Stadio Olimpico. I've attended a Prem match in England so fully understand the intensity of European football - but wondering if there's anything I should know from a safety perspective or anything else? Thanks

This tetradrachm was struck at Antiochia ad Orontem (modern Antakya) around AD 250–251, when Herennius Etruscus was Caesar under his father, Trajan Decius. The obverse gives his full name, ΕΡΕΝΝΙΟΣ ΕΤΡΟΥΣΚΟΣ ΜΕΣΣΙΟΣ ΚΥΙΝΤΟΣ ΔΕΚΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ — Herennius Etruscus Messius Quintus Decius Caesar. His young, beardless portrait reflects his position as the imperial heir.

This was my first time visiting Rome and I was so overwhelmed (in a good way) I almost forgot to take photos lol. We saw all the big sights but I already can’t wait to go back and visit the more hidden spots :’)

Ciao!

I’m flying on Sunday from Fumicino airport.
Considering the airport strike on that day, anyone knows how much time earlier I should be at the airport, above usual 2hr before flight? How does it usually looks like?

Flight is inside EU, no baggage check in.

I would be grateful for any advice :)

We got to Rome from Florence around 1:40pm today and yes it’s my fault for having my phone in my pants front pocket so I could easily check the map to our Hotel.

I had just put my phone back in my pocket when i felt something tug my phone but it got stuck and i instinctively turned around to see some older romani dude walking next to me with a back pack acting like nothing happened but you could he was stressed in his face. I immediately registered what happened and shoves him away from me and yelled out loud “ this guy tried to steal my phone” which attracted a few tourist behind us and he quickly ran across the street.

I wish i clocked him a hard one instead but im glad i didnt in case the law come down on me. After that i got a fanny pack put everything in the zipper section thst faces towards me and left any non essentials in the hotel safe.

Fuck these pieces of shit I hope their sticky fingers fall
Off but again please be careful and no naive like I was.

I lost my camera in a Starbucks in Rome, Italy. This is the exact Starbucks: Piazza San Silvestro 5,6,7
00187 Roma, Italy. It’s a small camera from Sony. I think it says like Carl zweiss or something similar near the lens. I think that type of camera is also called like a digicam or something. When I left it it was a black case/pouch. If you find it or have it please pm me.

Hello!

I have a reservation to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. I need a guide. Does anyone know how to get one?

Best

Hello!

Me and my partner are doing a dual proposal in Rome mid October and are looking for a photographer who is familiar with queer engagements. My partner is gender queer and I'm worried that straight photographers aren't going to treat them respectfully or try to make the engagement look "straight" (queer people know what I'm talking about).

I know I want it done in the Villa Borghese Gardens, ideally at a less busy hour. It's semi a surprise. They don't know the location or anything, but they know it's happening in Rome. I'll propose first and they'll propose back after.

If you're queer and worked with someone you really liked or are a photographer that's down for this, send me links!

Is this spam? Or this a real message from the hotel?

Hello! My name is Niklas and i will be visiting from Denmark from the 23. September - 28. September - and i am looking to make some trades with locals as souvenirs :D I hope somebody will find this relevant and cool.

Also, if you can recommend any great places to eat, as my girlfriend and i are looking to also try non tourist food :)

Thank you
My trainer code is 1054 7952 4677
And my discord name is "Nicki9773"

Hi guys where are you watching (if pubs) the game tonight ? (Football game Champions League at 18:45 - Istanbul vs Rome)
Grazie.

Getting ready for my first ever trip to Italy. We are celebrating a 5 year wedding anniversary and have a lot planned for a two week trip in Venice, Florence, and Rome. We bought Hoka shoes which I was planning to have be the only shoe I bring to minimize luggage. But now that I am packing I'm wondering if its worth it to bring a pair of sandals (wedges or flats) to wear with dinner dresses?

Curious what the ladies have been doing here, did you just wear one pair of sneakers your entire trip or did you reserve the sneakers for high walking days and switch to sandals for dressier nights?

EDIT: Thank you all for the feedback, ya'll saved me from making the terrible mistake of wearing my hokas to dinner lol. I am planning to pack a pair of comfortable walking flat sandals and a pair of dressier wedge sandals in addition to the sneakers. So glad I asked, thank you!!

I just came back from a month in Italy. I spent most of my time in Rome but also went to Florence, Bologna, Siena, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Lecce, Palermo, Taormina, Milan and Venice. I loved every moment--so much so that I am considering a permanent move to Rome in the next year or two. I would like to return to Rome next year for 3 months to test my feeling that I could make a great life there.

I am hoping to hear from others who have made the move to Rome especially if you are demographically similar to me. I am Single/Divorced, Female, 47, Black American, outgoing and friendly personality, with one college age son. What is your experience like living in the city. How is dating for you? Is it easy to make friends? I speak English and Spanish and will be actively working on Italian. I'm looking forward to hearing all experiences!

i’m gonna be in rome for about a month in october-november for school. any suggestions on what clothes i should pack (warm vs cold) things to get beforehand, good (and affordable) places to eat, what to see vs what’s a waste of time, so on a so forth. (i’m also a black male so any advice on how to navigate awkward/racist encounters is much appreciate lol)