"Too much, too much,...................." Rome by maartenw

Rome Travel Guide: 11,941 reviews and 26,475 photos

*cultural overload*

Rome is simply fantastic. It has a cultural heritage beyond belief. It's a place where you can easily spend weeks, months even and still haven't seen all of its beauty.

Pantheon: dome with oculus. (Photo: Andrea)

That's in fact the only 'problem' Rome has: there is simply too much.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Impressive & overwhelming
Cons:Impressive & overwhelming
In a nutshell:Impressive & overwhelming

Last visit to Rome: May 2005
Intro Updated Aug 19, 2006
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Benedict XVI on his balcony. (Photo: Andrea) - Rome

The Pope Things to Do (7)

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Michelangelo's Farnese gallery. (Photo: Andrea) - Rome

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Santa Sabina, view from the garden. - Rome

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Written May 15, 2005

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viajeras2 Apr 24, 2007 at 2:33 PM

Very nice pic...Roma is one of my favority destination..did u saw all the cats in the ruins? they are still there?...Fontana de Trevi very nice.. i throw lots of coins..hehe lot of wishes .. ;0)
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Maurizioago Jan 7, 2007 at 9:07 AM

Nice page. Ciao!
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Mariajoy Oct 31, 2006 at 10:07 AM

Love the photo updates here Maarten - I guess Rome is just one of those places everyone should see at least once in a lifetime? :)
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sue_stone Oct 24, 2006 at 12:19 AM

Oh no, you've made me 'Rome sick' ; ) Must get back again one day soon.
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Escadora7 Sep 21, 2006 at 11:21 PM

Hallo Maarten, interesting information on one of the most romantic destinations Eve and I have visited. Thank you for bringing back pleasant memories. Ciao!
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freddie18 Aug 12, 2006 at 9:49 AM

Hi Maarten. Your homepage is so cool. I also visited your Rome page and have read your very helpful tips, line by line. On my next European tour, I'll make sure to include Netherlands. Regards from Freddie of Toronto
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Helenbb Aug 12, 2006 at 1:24 AM

I like your motto !! :)
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edith626 Aug 2, 2006 at 7:34 AM

looved via gulia..
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cazz38 Jan 31, 2006 at 11:27 AM

I think i could spend weeks in Rome it looks beautiful.Great page Maarten.
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jo104 Jan 10, 2006 at 8:06 AM

Love your pics of Rome taken with a very artistic eye, Happy birthday hope 2006 is a great year for you happy travels - Jo