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Walking: Walking the historical center
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  • Written by Packerman on Aug 26, 2002
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
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    Getting TO/AROUND: The best way to get around is to walk the city. Rome is so much smaller than London or Paris. There really is no need to take any form of transportation besides your legs & feet if you don't have children. If you are staying for awhile or have a definate destination outside the walls then walking will be good enough to get around. I did take the underground to see San Paolo Fuori le Mura. It was very easy to do. You can either buy a ticket from a newsstand or at the station. Try to make sure you have small change with you. Traffic is a constant in Rome, like you wouldn't assume that in a city of nearly 3 million and who knows how many tourists.

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    Cars & Scooters: Either by train or plane, but not by motor vehicle
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  • Updated by Packerman on Feb 2, 2003
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    Getting TO/AROUND: Either by train or plane, but not by car. Parking a car in Rome is difficult to find, expensive, dangerous, and not convenient.
    My first taxi ride ever was on this vacation in Rome. It was actually very easy and fun. The way they drive in Rome is like a roller coaster, it's an experience you won't want to miss. Just look for the orange rectangular taxi signs posted. I can tell you that there are taxi stands at the train station, near piazza navona, piazza del popolo, the spanish steps, argentina area, and the vatican like this one pictured here.

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    Train: Termini, a nice train station
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  • Written by Packerman on Dec 15, 2002
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    Getting TO/AROUND: Taking the train in Italy is fairly easy and the prices are very reasonable. I thought Termini was clean, basically safe during the day, and had some decent shops and enough places to choose to eat.

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    Comments for Packerman about Rome
    blaird Mon Jan 12, 2004 18:41 UTC
     when you say His return is likely "very soon", is that a relative term? Good tips, disappointing game, yesterday.
    tyerks Fri Oct 24, 2003 01:44 UTC
     Your Rome page is amazing, one of my favorite cities (okay, they're all my favorite!) All the details you provide are very helpful. Great pictures, too.
    starship Tue Sep 23, 2003 14:13 UTC
     Great tips on how to really see Rome. Tips for going with kids and apt. stays were a great help!
    Radiomom Fri Jul 18, 2003 01:49 UTC
     What a delightful page. You did a trip with 2 little kids just right! Hope others follow your good example of how to do it.
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