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good ol Italy Anonymous
is it just a place for american tourists now? do people from the UK even go there anymore?

Italy
so whats the scoop
>> Anonymous
No idea. I myself am planning to visit Italy, but I'm American. I don't exactly know why you wouldn't want to visit Italy. Each region has its own particular flavor and there's a lot of art, culture and architecture to experience. But it only means something if you know some history. Otherwise, it's just cool to see. For example, the bridge that's in the OP was used to transport prisoners from their cells to their execution and the small windows would be their last view of the outside world... at least I think it is.

I'm particularly going to visit Torino, Florence and Tuscany at the very least.
>> Anonymous
There are a lot of beautiful places to visit in Italy (Bologna, Perugia, Siena) aside from the most obvious ones (Rome, Venice, Florence). Italians ruled the world from a cultural point of wiew until the XVIII century, so there is a lot to see, and a lot of beautiful landscapes too (when they're not wasted due to abusive buildings).
But living here sucks.
E ve lo dice un italiano!
>> Anonymous
and, for what it's worth, we have the best food in the world (fuck france). If you visit Italy and want to eat well, don't go to restaurants or pizzerias in the most touristic zones, but try to ask someone who lives there where to eat well without spending too much.
>> Anonymous
I am American, and I'll be flying into Milan training into Venice, then Florence then Rome.
Looking forward to the landscapes, art, architecture, and of course good food hunting. I'm a bonerfied foodie so any recommendations of good eats in the 'downtown' areas of ANY of these places would be greatly appreciated.
>> Anonymous
where does one find delicious green buds in italy?
>> Anonymous
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I'm American, been around Italy a few times. It's definitely my favorite country I've visited, you get such great variety. Rome is good if you want history (but I honestly wasn't there for long enough to judge much about it). I took a trip to the top of Mount Vesuvius, one of the best views on the planet (pic related).

The Amalfi Coast is breathtaking. I've been to Sorrento and Capri. Sorrento is a cliffside city...I spent hours sitting on the roof of my hotel watching the sunset and enjoying the fresh night air, having some drinks. It's very therapeutic.

Florence has some great history too, and the marketplace is great for all of your shopping needs. You'll find some great deals there, especially on Italian leather (learn how to tell fake leather and genuine leather apart before you go).

Assisi is a nice small town high above the plains below. They have some fantastic views of Umbria and some great small local restaurants.

Genoa is probably the best place to get a sense of the culture. Unlike every other place I've been where most people spoke English, this isn't a normal tourist spot, and most people barely speak English at all. There's plenty to explore around here. There aren't many tourist spots here, but you'll get a sense of what it's like to be an Italian citizen. And Jesus Christ in Heaven are the women hot in Genoa.
>> Anonymous
>>8433

Oh, just to clear confusion, Mount Vesuvius is by Naples, not Rome (the picture is overlooking the Gulf of Naples). While you're there you can check out Pompeii too.
>> Anonymous
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Oh, just to clear confusion, Mount Vesuvius is by Naples, not Rome (the picture is overlooking the Gulf of Naples). While you're there you can check out Pompeii too.
>> Anonymous
>>8399

Just avoid any tipical tourist's place. Just walk around a bit, you'll find at least 3 different restaurants every street, and check the menus outside, if they ask more than 20-30€ they're ripping you. And with 20-30€ you should be able to eat like a fucking king
>> Anonymous
I'd say to avoid Venice, it smells horrible, the prices are too high (compared to what they give you) and there are WAY TOO MANY tourists.
Go to Verona, smaller but better, just buy a good guide there. Then the Garda Lake
>> Anonymous
There isn't just one Italy. The south is similar to Greece, the far north is similar to Austria.
Local cuisine also differs a lot, but it's worth if you know where to go.
It's a Euro country, so for brits is still not absurdly expensive while Americans will suffer.
(weak dollar, strong pound)
>> Anonymous
>>8425

bump
>> Anonymous
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>> Anonymous
>>8463
Pound is losing ground to the Euro, too. 1E is about 75p now.
>> Anonymous
>>8497
I, for one, welcome our new Eurozone overlords.
>> Anonymous
no its not (german student living in the UK) it unfortunatly is still 1,5 euro equals 1 pound. Hurts my wallet each time...
>> Anonymous
maybe they dont smoke buds in Italy because they have all that booze...bu thats hard to believe.
>> Anonymous
>>8501
you need to find somewhere with a better exhange rate or lower fees. you're losing 15% of your money.