As americans, Rome can be overwhelming and seem dirty. To me it is gritty. There's a difference. I can understand that there will likely be some culture shock, but, if you learn just a little italian and learn just a little bit about italian culture, you will have a fantastic time. Italy is a country with must of its GDP tied to tourism. ...

Rome is crowded, loud, and frenetic. Throw in the vast richness of its history, architecture, and culture results in one of the great lifetime experiences. Money well spent and for what you get a great value.

I recommend the "Hotel Golden" on the Esquilline hill. It's a short walk to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. It ...

I loved Rome so much, what an experience, it is such a beautiful city. I cant wait to go back. I loved The Colliseum and the Roman Forum, Piazza Navana, Vatican Museum, Borghese Museum, St Pauls Cathedral( I saw the pope there)
The food was great and affordable..The fashion there is amazing, the people are all dressed fashionable, no jeans or ...

I have never been there. But I like going to Rome, Italy because it is famous for the historica relics, the ancient monuments and romantic scenery...etc... I want to spend my holidays in Italy once I can. I always love this country.

I work in Rome and I find it simply awful... There are some good museums and monuments but that's all. Poor services, poor transport, rude people, and an unsafe atmosphere, especially at evening.

I Love this city. So much fun. The people, the food, hey what can I say? It's Rome! The Vatican, Saint Peter's Square, the smell of the place, it's Rome! One day I'm going to go back and visit the sites again.

I loved the food, the people, atmosphere & the sites
thought the city was chaotic but very walkable
loved the ancient roman ruins
loved the cathedrals & churches
thought the Vatican was awesome
loved the open air markets
enjoyed the hop on hop off 110 bus. great price & good hours it was a great inexpensive way to see the city and ...

I went to Rome on a group trip with the American School in Switzerland. One of my friends was robbed on a bus.
The city is very spread out and difficult to naviagate on foot.
The food is excellent and the people are friendly.
The city is very, very dirty. Back in my hotel i would blow my nose and the tissue would become black!
The main tourist ...

The main reason why I went to Rome was to see the now late Pope John Paul II. Mind you, I'm not Catholic neither am I overtly religious, albeit I did enjoy being in Saint Peter's Square and the Vatican! To make this occasion really momentous, I saw Pope John Paul II on an Easter Sunday! I mean, how cool is that? Prior to seeing the Pope ...