Italy in March

[foodguy]

Originally Posted by samus

I'll be on the actual equivalent of spring break in Italy this year, though on a school trip. Rome and Milan. I love Rome, but I've heard Milan described as the Detroit of Italy...

well, milan is nobody's first choice for visiting. but if you want the REAL detroit of italy (car-wise), that would probably be Torino. And the real detroit of italy, economy/lifestyle-wise, that might be Naples. Milan is probably more like the Chicago of Italy. But it's close to lots of cool places ... Parma is a sweet little town (amazing food). and that stretch between Milan and Venice has some of the great old palaces of Italy. And then there's lago di garda, etc. I remember spending several days in Milan once and being kind of bored out of my skull after a couple of hours. of course, ymmv, particularly on a clothing basis.

 

[samus]

Originally Posted by foodguy

well, milan is nobody's first choice for visiting. but if you want the REAL detroit of italy (car-wise), that would probably be Torino. And the real detroit of italy, economy/lifestyle-wise, that might be Naples. Milan is probably more like the Chicago of Italy. But it's close to lots of cool places ... Parma is a sweet little town (amazing food). and that stretch between Milan and Venice has some of the great old palaces of Italy. And then there's lago di garda, etc. I remember spending several days in Milan once and being kind of bored out of my skull after a couple of hours. of course, ymmv, particularly on a clothing basis.

Damn. I'd love to get out to Parma etc., but I have a bad feeling the school part will get in the way. We'll be there to meet with the Italian securities regulators, which will be as exciting as it sounds. At least maybe I'll get to see the Last Supper.

 

[distinctive]

We used the Monograms company

The perfect balance of sight-seeing under guidance for a couple of days, then a free day to roam around. I would suggest Venice as your other sight since this is your first visit.

 

[dah328]

Originally Posted by gomestar

From Rome, it's an easy hop up to the Tuscan towns of Siena or Florence. Both are nice, I stayed in Siena. Beautiful city to romp around for the night. Be sure to take a wine tour. Our hotel was a mere 70 Euro a night, a hilariously low price.
If you'd recommend your hotel in Siena, would you mind mentioning the name?

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by dah328

If you'd recommend your hotel in Siena, would you mind mentioning the name?

here

it's nothing fancy, but great location, comfortable, quiet, and super cheap.

 

[dah328]

Thanks, gomestar.