I tried searching datasheet for Rome because other than few minor reports, I didn't really find one that talks in detail. Mostly written by people who have been in Rome very short time. I grew up in Rome, so I'll try to give as much as detail I can. If I miss anything, ask me here so I'll try to answer.
Description: Rome is the biggest city in Italy by population. Official reports say that 3 million people live but it's well over 3.5 million by now. People in Rome are from Lazio region. They're very proud to be Roman because of the empire once conquered the world.
History: If I get into history about Rome, you'll have to read this report for good 3 days, so I'll skip most of it. As you know, it's the oldest city in Europe, actually one of the oldest in the world. Most tourists visit Rome because of historic sites. You can visit Roman Forum, Artsy Piazza, Vittoriano, Quirinal Palace, Santa Maria, Colosseum etc.
City: City has many neighborhoods, such as Modern Center, Old Rome, Vatican, North Center, Trastevere, San Giovanni, Aventino, Nomentano. Each neighborhood is different than other. For example, Old Rome is Renaissance-era centre of the city. Trastevere is very different than Old Rome because it has many shops, cafe's, bars. Whatever you're into, you can find it. I mean, if you're into history, you need to go to Colosseo, Vatican or Old Rome but if you want to see daily life, you need to go to Trastevere, Modern Center or so on.
Prices: This is where it's tricky in Rome. Because it's a city that welcomes a lot of tourist in the world along with London and Paris, a lot of shops and restaurant around touristic areas want to rip tourists as much as they can. They also don't pay much attention when they're cooking because tourists really dont have a clue how it should be done anyway.
You can have a cappuccino for €2.00 in some areas but you can also have it for €5.00 in touristic areas. Samething goes for food and shopping as well. I wouldn't really recommend you to eat at very touristic places.
Girls: This is where everything gets tricky. I lived in New York and LA on/off 7-8 years. I went to university and grad school in United States. If you think picking up American girls hard, come and try in Italy. It's going to be most difficult scene you'll ever see. I have visited over 30 countries by now, because I work for logistic company now, I think Italian girls are the hardest in the world.
Sure, some guys can get lucky and bang one very same night they meet but doing it constantly is almost impossible unless you're Berlusconi or Leonardo DiCaprio. Italian girls are especially so difficult for Italian men due to heavy influenced by catholic religion as well as family ties.
Italian girls will be more receptive to American guys. After World War 2, United States started to have huge influence in Italy due to strategic location. Italians absolutely love anything about United States, including men. I can't say same regarding other countries though. I mean, if you're German or French, you won't have a much chance in here. Generally speaking, Italians don't really like other Germans or French. If you're Muslim, forget about it. I think latest poll in Repubblica said %87 people in Italy hate Arabs and other Muslim countries.
Transportation: Even though, Rome is considered big, since it's very old, everything is really close to each other. Well if you rent a place in northern part, of course it'll take time to get into the city but since you'll be tourist, you'll hang out in the center usually. I always walk around the city and I think it's the best way to discover places.
If you need to go somewhere fast, you gotta take taxi. I wouldn't really recommend you to take public transportation because after joining to EU, a lot of Romanians and Albanians came to Rome, they usually target tourists to rob them.
Summary: Rome is a great city to live to the fullest and I do enjoy my culture a lot, it is a city that you must see it in your life but if your main object is to pick up girls, I wouldn't recommend to come to Rome because it will be very difficult for average guy.
I haven't really hooked up with any Italian girl over 2-3 years now and I'm not really look forward to it. I don't really put any effort as well. One of the best thing about Rome is that since there's always a lot of tourists, local guys can go pick up tourist girls, especially from North Europe or from United States. I've been always targeting them for good amount of time now. If you ever come to Rome, you can always let me know if you need more details about any questions you might have.
As Romans say, "All roads lead to Rome." :mrgreen"
Description: Rome is the biggest city in Italy by population. Official reports say that 3 million people live but it's well over 3.5 million by now. People in Rome are from Lazio region. They're very proud to be Roman because of the empire once conquered the world.
History: If I get into history about Rome, you'll have to read this report for good 3 days, so I'll skip most of it. As you know, it's the oldest city in Europe, actually one of the oldest in the world. Most tourists visit Rome because of historic sites. You can visit Roman Forum, Artsy Piazza, Vittoriano, Quirinal Palace, Santa Maria, Colosseum etc.
City: City has many neighborhoods, such as Modern Center, Old Rome, Vatican, North Center, Trastevere, San Giovanni, Aventino, Nomentano. Each neighborhood is different than other. For example, Old Rome is Renaissance-era centre of the city. Trastevere is very different than Old Rome because it has many shops, cafe's, bars. Whatever you're into, you can find it. I mean, if you're into history, you need to go to Colosseo, Vatican or Old Rome but if you want to see daily life, you need to go to Trastevere, Modern Center or so on.
Prices: This is where it's tricky in Rome. Because it's a city that welcomes a lot of tourist in the world along with London and Paris, a lot of shops and restaurant around touristic areas want to rip tourists as much as they can. They also don't pay much attention when they're cooking because tourists really dont have a clue how it should be done anyway.
You can have a cappuccino for €2.00 in some areas but you can also have it for €5.00 in touristic areas. Samething goes for food and shopping as well. I wouldn't really recommend you to eat at very touristic places.
Girls: This is where everything gets tricky. I lived in New York and LA on/off 7-8 years. I went to university and grad school in United States. If you think picking up American girls hard, come and try in Italy. It's going to be most difficult scene you'll ever see. I have visited over 30 countries by now, because I work for logistic company now, I think Italian girls are the hardest in the world.
Sure, some guys can get lucky and bang one very same night they meet but doing it constantly is almost impossible unless you're Berlusconi or Leonardo DiCaprio. Italian girls are especially so difficult for Italian men due to heavy influenced by catholic religion as well as family ties.
Italian girls will be more receptive to American guys. After World War 2, United States started to have huge influence in Italy due to strategic location. Italians absolutely love anything about United States, including men. I can't say same regarding other countries though. I mean, if you're German or French, you won't have a much chance in here. Generally speaking, Italians don't really like other Germans or French. If you're Muslim, forget about it. I think latest poll in Repubblica said %87 people in Italy hate Arabs and other Muslim countries.
Transportation: Even though, Rome is considered big, since it's very old, everything is really close to each other. Well if you rent a place in northern part, of course it'll take time to get into the city but since you'll be tourist, you'll hang out in the center usually. I always walk around the city and I think it's the best way to discover places.
If you need to go somewhere fast, you gotta take taxi. I wouldn't really recommend you to take public transportation because after joining to EU, a lot of Romanians and Albanians came to Rome, they usually target tourists to rob them.
Summary: Rome is a great city to live to the fullest and I do enjoy my culture a lot, it is a city that you must see it in your life but if your main object is to pick up girls, I wouldn't recommend to come to Rome because it will be very difficult for average guy.
I haven't really hooked up with any Italian girl over 2-3 years now and I'm not really look forward to it. I don't really put any effort as well. One of the best thing about Rome is that since there's always a lot of tourists, local guys can go pick up tourist girls, especially from North Europe or from United States. I've been always targeting them for good amount of time now. If you ever come to Rome, you can always let me know if you need more details about any questions you might have.
As Romans say, "All roads lead to Rome." :mrgreen"
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