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Colosseum
Aug 13, 2008 by Amie from Nottibgham
Overall Rating: 10

• The sheer scale of the structure.
• Can get a little crowded in Summer.

“The Colosseum is quite possibly the most amazing thing I have ever seen. The first part of ancient Rome we saw on our arrival in Rome and made a point of walking past it every day at different times for a truly magnificent view of the structure. Light up at night and well worth the walk out of town (20minutes maximum) just for the holiday snaps. Also recommend a trip inside but go either first thing or later in the day as it gets extremely hot during the summer months. And of course no air con! NB - There are dozens of tour guides outside offering a tour of the colloseum but most will only tell you what it says in the guide book anyway. If you really want to take a tour, my advice would be to use context travel who offer tours by historians and archaeologists.”

Cimitero Monumentale
May 22, 2008 by Mary from Baton Rouge, LA
Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful, peaceful.
• A bit sad, but so gorgeous.

“I lived in Milan for a year, and to me this was hands-down the coolest place. My husband and I visited on a regular basis to admire the sculpture and architecture and to photograph. The place used to be closed on Mondays, so check the hours. There was ample free parking out front, which is almost unheard of in Milan. If I make it back to Milan again and have only two hours to spend, I would spend them both here.”

Castel Sant'Angelo
Mar 30, 2008 by caroline from sao paulo
Overall Rating: 7

• Stunning architecture.
• Inside is very disappointing.

“Astonishing from the outside, from all angles, specially at sunset. Not worth a visit inside, unfortunately. It does not offer much apart from a good view of Saint Paul Basilica in Vatican.”

Brera Art Gallery
Feb 18, 2008 by Kate Proeber from Caledonia, WI - USA
Overall Rating: 10

• I have a new favorite Renaissance painter Carlo Crivelli.
• It would be nice if US seniors were also granted no admission charge.

“This museum was recommended by an Italian woman I met at a bus stop when I asked her what I should be sure not to miss. Even though I had a little trouble finding it, it was worth the time. The museum was well laid out and easy to navigate. The staff was friendly and helpful. The art was amazing with one great master after another. Some of the paintings were monumental in size and I couldn't imagine working on a painting so large. In addition to the art there was a glass-walled room where you could observe conservators restoring works of art. There was no admission fee for European seniors.”

Campi Flegrei - Baia, Bacoli, Miseno
Oct 31, 2007 by sarah stonewell from New York City
Overall Rating: 1

• The guides were nice, and that's just about it.
• Everything.

“Ugh! The sun was burning hot, the town was corny, and it was just so bad! Whatever you do, don't go here.”