Planning a trip to Rome? The evening fog rising from the lagoon makes Venice even more charming in Autumn! Another highlight of this season? Venice is entirely built on the water by means of stilts, dams, quayside, and banks and there is a constant risk of floods.
Despite its difficult position, the city has always been flourishing as a maritime and commercial powerhouse having contacts and trades with the Far East since the Middle Ages and being the hometown of many famous artists like painter Tintoretto or writer and adventurer Casanova.
Locals have never stopped to find new ways to handle water and the newest system is a row of mobile gates named Mose aiming at isolating Venice whenever water rises up to 3m. Like any other maritime city, Venice offers many fish specialties: creamed codfish, marinated sardines, pasta with squid ink, and fried crab. Venice can be visited in about 2 to 3 days, while Rome requires at least 4 or 5 days.
Of course, if you only have a weekend, you shall skip a couple of museums to focus on the main landmarks. If you are a photographer, or you simply like to take pictures of everything you see, then Venice is the best option! The canals are perfect both during the day when they are busy with boats, water taxis, and gondolas and during the night with their reddish reflections of the city lights. Other iconic pictures? Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, the pigeons of S.
Sunset in Venice is something else and there are plenty of cozy and romantic restaurants with views for a special night out. There are at least 5 islands that are worth a day trip! I on the other hand liked it, found it interesting but really don't need to return. There are two views of Venice, many at opposite ends of the spectrum. I saw the travel show "Globetrotters" and the host gave me an interesting and different perspective than RS before I went so I was better prepared.
Sorry, did not get to Tuscany. The cities are all so unique its just a matter of preference. We've done the Italian "trifecta" with several first timers. We prefer to jump into the well known history and sites of Rome.
Bask in Florence and Tuscany to relax in the middle and then just when they think they couldn't be any more impressed, blow them away with Venice and the islands before we leave Italy. It also fits chronologically with major features of the 3 cities to do them in this order. We started in Venice. I felt it was just easier to land in Venice, carry the luggage to the hotel via bus and the Vaporetto water bus , than to lug the luggage at the crack of dawn on the Vaporetto from the hotel in Venice to the airport trying to make our flight.
It was much easier for a car to pick us up at the hotel at about am and take us to the airport in Florence. The flights leaving Euro back to the US leave usually around am. We did Rome on a different trip and used that train between the airport and the Termini back and forth. But at Do some homework on the price and compare.
When you get to venice you have three options; Taxi most expensive , Allilaguna private company between airport and Venice or ATVO bus to Piazza Roma cheapest , then walk a short walk to the the Vaporetto to the stop that will get you closer to the hotel. Check the web site to see the machines in Venice airport that sell the bus ticket.
Then just go outside and get on the bus. If you come on the train from anywhere in Italy, just step out of the station and get on the Vaporetto or walk to the hotel. Some others might disagree with me, but it worked for me.
Maybe living in a large city like Atlanta will prepare you for the noise and chaos of Rome. I think I would have had a different prospective of Rome if I hadn't gone there first. It took a lot out of me. If you want to ease yourself into Italy and be well rested for Rome, I suggest you start in Venice. Also, As someone else mentioned, I think the logistics of Venice would be easier for arriving and use Rome as your departure airport.
Tuscany in the middle is perfect. Departing from Rome easy, from Pantheon area an easy 30 min ride in the morning. Have fun, we loved it!!! Both Venice and Rome are fantastic cities, but which is better for your city-break or holiday? We understand your dilemma. There is an abundance of travel guides for both cities, but few actually comparing them, and advising you which is the better for your trip. This article will provide our unbiased and independent views of Rome and Venice, hopefully making your choice that little easier.
The city is a living museum, with iconic landmarks and historic-monuments intern-connected by grand avenues and charming side streets. Rome may be historical, but is far from a stagnant relic, it is a vivacious and chaotic city, led primarily by emotions and the heart.
Rome has its flaws, brought on from years of austerity and political mismanagement, but if you are able to gloss over these failings and focus on the culture, cuisine and iconic monuments, you will adore your time in Rome. Ah, Venice — a bucket-list city if there ever was one! Famed for its myriad canals, vast plazas and grand churches, this is one of Italy's most visited destinations. Once the epicentre of its own trading empire that stretched right across the Mediterranean and even east to the Old Silk Road, it became rich on spices, precious metals, and cloth.
These days, relics of that golden age remain. See them rise with the Orientalist spires of Saint Mark's Basilica. See them in the opulent interiors of the endless Doge's Palace.
But Venice is still a thriving town, not just a museum piece. Ferry boats weave through the Grand Canal and under arches where Canaletto and Monet once painted. Ice-cream parlours spill onto the narrow streets of Cannaregio. Pizzerias meet buzzy student bars scented with grappa around the Campo Santa Margherita. Yep, there's oodles of life left in this old seafaring dame!
Summary Which city would I go to? Rome Which one would I recommend to my parents? Rome Which location for my year-old cousin? Rome Which for my food obsessed friend? Rome Note: The above comparison does not consider the weather, and assumes travel at the best time of year which is detailed later in this article. The following sections compare the two cities and considers; how long to spend in them, when to visit, and provides suggested 48hours in each city along with an interactive map.
The final section is tourism practicalities and includes which airport to fly into, what district to be based in and how best to explore the city. We hope that you find all of this information useful, in planning your next exciting trip!
Considering the sheer number of outstanding tourist attractions, Rome can be seen within two days. Three days allows for a more enjoyable visit to Rome, with time to absorb the culture. There can be long queues for the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum, so starting early in the day is essential for a two-day visit. There are good day trips from Rome including the Roman ruins of Ostia Antica or the historic town Tivoli. Rome has excellent intercity trains, and it is possible to visit Florence or Naples, or even Pompeii 2 hours by train as day trips.
It's no secret that most people whiz in and out of Venice on big cruise ships, even if recent regulations are bringing a slow end to that. Lots of weekenders also come on low-cost flights — Venice's Treviso Airport is a major hub for budget airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet.
Those sorts of travellers can only ever really expect to scratch the surface of what's on offer. The upshot? If you really want to explore this amazing city, you're going to need a little longer. If the budget allows, a week is perfect. That will be enough to see the mainstay sights, but also venture across to Murano and the Venice Lido, the party bars of Campo Santa Margherita, and the pathways of Giudecca. The Arsnal was the shipyard of Venice, which at its height could construct a boat in a single day.
Most visitors head to Rome in the hot, humid and crowded summer months of July and August. Early spring or autumn are a much better time of year, and provides a much more agreeable climate, without the throngs of tourists. To truly avoid the crowds, consider November to March, but there is always the slight chance of rain and it can be chilly.
Even if it does rain, head indoors for a long lunch. We're almost tempted to say forget Venice in the summer entirely. During the Italian high season between May and August, the whole place is packed to bursting with tourists.
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