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Proper dress: Appropriate Clothing
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  • Written by Marpessa on Oct 16, 2005
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  • Just make sure that you have the appropriate clothing for visiting churches and cathedrals. Dress codes are usually very strict. Women must have their shoulders covered, not show cleavage and should wear skirts/shorts/pants that at least cover down to their knees. Men cannot wear singlets, but t-shirts are fine. In some places you may get away with wearing shorts, others you may be expected to wear pants. Just make sure you find out beforehand if the place you are going to visit has any dress codes to avoid trouble (or getting turned away) when you get there.

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    Beggars and Cons: Beggars
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  • Written by Marpessa on Oct 16, 2005
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  • Unfortunately all around Rome you will see people begging for money, men and women both young and old alike, sitting on the streets with cups or hats in front of them for money. But there are also people begging at Roma Termini (I had a lady come up to me and put her hands in my face for the change from the train ticket I had just bought from a machine). It is up to you whether to give your money to these people or not, this is just to tell you that they are there and there are quite a number of them.

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    Warnings Or Dangers: Near Roma Termini
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  • Written by Marpessa on Oct 16, 2005
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  • I definitely advise against walking around the area of Roma Termini and the road (Via Luigi Einaudi) up to Piazza Repubblica on your own when it is dark. It would not be safe and there seem to be more men in this area than women. If you have to go through this area (like to get to your accommodation), go with a group of friends, or better yet, get a taxi – yes it may be an unwanted expense taking a taxi, but it is a safer way to travel at night.

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    Warnings Or Dangers: Men
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  • Written by Marpessa on Oct 16, 2005
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  • I didn’t have as much trouble with men in Rome as I did in Milan (see that warning here), you do get the occasional guy trying to chat you up, or just checking you out and looking you up and down – but to be honest I really wasn’t bothered that much, but I think that was because at this time I was not travelling alone, but was with friends.

    Also, some advice for women travelling solo (sorry to the men reading this, but I can only give advice from a female point of view), if you do get unwanted attention, don’t be rude, but just keep on your way or look busy.

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    rcsparty Tue Jun 10, 2008 19:52 UTC
     nice page, I agree, Rome has a unique feel to the city....Happy birthday.
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     Good page. I had another look here. Ciao!
    Lyndra Fri Jul 13, 2007 14:10 UTC
     Some very detailed Rome tips. I have been twice and loved it - hoping to have a city break there next year :-)
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     Excellent pictures! Not too many people post Vatican pics. Yours are great! Barry in Louisiana
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