Transportation In The City Of Florence

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Q: To students in Rome or Florence: What are the average expenses per month (included rent, food, transportation)
I want to study art in one of these cities(Rome or Florence) and since I come from Macedonia, which doesn’t have a high level of economy standard, I have to make the decision based on which city is cheaper. If you know about any conducted surveys and researches regarding this, I would be thankful if you gave me the links.
Tnx a lot!

A: Try these links:
http://eap.ucop.edu/eap/reference/pdfguides0405/0405italy-rome.pdf
http://citadel-of-light.com/2007/12/02/could-you-do-it-analyzing-travel-costs/

http://www.uwccommindia.net/site/assets/UWC_Adriatic_Music_2008_2010.pdf

Q: To students in Rome /Florence: What are the avrg expenses per month for a (foreign) student in Rome or Florenc
I want to study art in one of these cities(Rome or Florence) and since I come from Macedonia, which doesn’t have a high level of economy standard, I have to make the decision based on which city is cheaper(please include rent, food transportation). If you know about any conducted surveys and researches regarding this, I would be thankful if you gave me the links.
Tnx a lot!

A: If you are on a budget then both of these cities are very expensive. The main reason is that both are very tourist, and that Rome is the capital of the country. If you are on a budget perhaps you should look to live away from the big cities – try further in the south.

I can only comment on Rome as I live here, however a monthly pass for the bus, metro etc…is 30 euro, and food can be cheap or expensive depending on what you eat. If you try not to eat out too much, and buy and cook your own food you will get a lot further with your money. You will probably need to look for shared housing, which is not cheap. You need to decide if you want to live in the city walls or out. Out is cheaper, but you have to commute with the transport. A share house may cost you from 400euro up per month.

www.wantedinrome.com has some info on rome, and do a google search to get some more bits and pieces.

I f there is a school in another part however consider this.

Q: What should I see in these Mediterannean cities?
My family and I are taking a cruise in the Mediterranean. Although we’re very excited, we only have one day in each city: Monte Carlo, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Manacor, Majorca. We have no idea what to do in each city! We know that in Rome, and maybe Florence or Naples (?), we need to take a taxi/public transportation to the city. Please help us pick major sights to see in these places by listing the best ones and how to get there (walking around the cities would be preferable). Even if you only know about one of them, it would be a big help. Thank you so much!

A: Rome there are a lot of things to see http://www.romeguide.it/index3.php?m=menu&pag=topguided
You are spoiled for choice.
In Florence, Uffizi, Giotto’s tower, Duomo..
In Naples, you can not miss Maschio Angioino (which is a symbol of the city), Piazza del Plebiscito (which is another symbol) Spaccanapoli, La Cappella di San Severo http://www.museosansevero.it/index_ing.html . You can also take the ferry and visit Capri, or go to visit Pompeii, Herculaneum …
http://www.italyguide.com/trovamon_eng.php?nome=&tipo=&citta=&Provincia=Napoli&regione=&Submit=Send
For transport in Rome visit http://www.atac.roma.it (for bus and subway).
In Rome you can reach the monuments by bus or metro (eg, the Colosseum has a stop on Line B, which is called just Colosseo, St. Peter join the line A Ottaviano stop, Piazza Di Spagna always Line A, and so on).
If your hotel is at the heart of the city (and I imagine it is so) you will not have any problem. I do not recommend taking a taxi because it costs a lot.
The bus ticket costs 1 euro (I do not know exactly because I have the annual pass) and takes 75 minutes by bus and 1 travel by subway.
But there are also those daily and weekly. You can buy at machines that are at the subway station.
Anyway you will find information on the ATAC website.

Q: Milano, Rome , Florence , Pisa , Venice trip transportation?
At the end of this summer I am planning a trip which will include visiting these cities in Italy. I need to start my trip in Milano and end it in Milano as well , since I have got free two way tickets from a competition .

Which route would you recommend ?

would it be cheaper to get one way tickets each time or get an Interrail ticket for Italy. Also for example if I get a 6 day flexi ticket : When I am buying the ticket , do I need to tell them which specific days that i am gonna use the ticket in that 1 month period ? And can I use the ticket more than one time in one day ?

Thanks a lot

A: There is a lot of good information on rail passes here: http://www.seat61.com/ . The Italian train website is here: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html – you can find specific schedules and prices.

A 6 day Italy Interrail pass will cost you 123 euro or 189 euro for 2nd class depending on your age. You can use a pass more than once in a day and you just have to validate the pass on the first travel day and then use it as you go. It’s not necessary to specify the specific dates in advance. With the pass, you still need to make reservations for many trains and pay an additional supplement. The high speed trains require a reservation and a 10 euro supplement when you use a pass. The night train between Rome and Venice (or vice versa) will require a reservation and a supplement of 30.50 euro for a berth in a 4 bed compartment for the night. Between Florence and Pisa, you’re on regional trains that do not require reservations or additional supplemental fees. Travel with the pass will cost you 60.50 euro in supplements. Your total is then either 183.50 if you’re 25 or under or 249.50 if you’re older than 25.

The same individual tickets cost: 52 euro Milan to Florence, 11.40 euro Florence – Pisa round trip, 44 euro Florence to Rome, 60.90 euro Rome to Venice in 4 bed compartment, 30.50 euro Venice to Milan for a total of 198.80 euro. Note that these are the base prices. You can also get a discount on individual tickets for buying them in advance 15% (7 day) or 30% (15 day). You save a little by having the pass if you’re 25 or less and would not buy the individual tickets in advance to get a discounted fare. Otherwise, it’s cheaper to buy the individual tickets.

You have a choice on the route. Starting in Milan, you can go to Florence (Pisa is an easy day trip on the train from here; you can see Lucca on the same day), Rome, Venice and back to Milan. Or you could go to Venice, Rome, Florence (& Pisa/Lucca). I would recommend putting Rome and Venice back to back because this will allow you to use the night train between the two cities. This allows you to use time you’d be sleeping anyway for transit, can be cheaper than the fast trains during the day, and you won’t need a hotel or hostel for that night. http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html

A Eurail pass is more expensive than an Interrail pass. If you need Eurail, then the individual tickets are cheaper than the pass regardless of your age or rather you buy tickets in advance.

Q: Any advice for traveling to Europe for only 2 weeks? (esp. which countries and which method of transportation)
My family is planning our first trip to Europe, and due to all our various schedules we can only fit in 2 weeks for the trip. The countries we all want to visit the most are Spain, France, S. Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. We plan on spending the bulk of our time in Italy and mostly just want to pass through the other countries to see some major sites and natural beauty; like 1 or 2 nights per country and then visit several Italian cities. Is it at all possible to visit all those places in only 2 weeks? If so, what is the best mode of transportation? I know most say the train, but I’ve also heard about bus transportation… anyone know anything about that?
I’m thinking we should fly into Madrid, then travel to Paris, then down to Munich, then through Switzerland to Venice, then Rome, Florence, Positano, and Pompeii, then travel up through S. France to Barcelona, up to Madrid and fly back… that sounds like a lot… is it possible?
If not, any suggestions on how to narrow it down?

A: You can do the “if its Tuesday this must be Belgium” routine but my advidce is don’t.

When you only have a limited time its a terrible idea to waste a big chunk of it checking in and out of hotels, waiting for trains or planes, and physically traveling from one place to another.

Pick one or two places and leave it at that.

Q: Can someone help me with transportation with traveling through Europe?
im going into my sophomore year in high school and i want to go to Europe the summer after my senior year here are the cities in order that i want to hit:
Fly into Lisbon, Portugal
Madrid, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
over to Sicily somehow, then to Naples, Rome, Florence, and Venice,Italy
Vienna,Austria
Athens, Greece
Constanta, Romania: Bucharest, Romania
Budapest, Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic
Berlin, Germany
Milan, Italy
Paris, France
Brussels, Belgium
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Frankfurt, Germany: Hamburg, Germany
Kiev,Ukraine
Moscow, Russia
Helsinki, Finland
Stockholm, Sweden
finally to London to take a tour of the British Ilse
those are the cities i have to hit. i just need help on the in traveling part. and any suggestions for historical/beautiful sites i have to see would be nice too =]

A: You do realise that these places are quite far apart, and that Europe is a big place, at least as big as the US?

You won’t have the time to go to all of those places, dear. Not even if you travelled every single day. Cut the number of destinations in half and you’ll enjoy it a lot better.

Now, you can take the train between various countries, local buses, and there are also ferries that cross the seas. Right now I would avoid Greece, there’s trouble brewing there.

Q: Are there any REALLY inexpensive, yet clean (no bugs, etc.) Pensiones in Florence under Euro 30.?
Within 2/3 miles of the city center and near good transportation.
This is for early September after the main summer season.

A: ahahah….good luck! but if you discover one could you tell me please?

Q: How many days should i spend in these cities in italy…only staying 12 days in italy all together?
I plan on only spending 12 days absolutely MAXIMUM in Italy, it would be best to spend even less if possible…could someone help me plan my trip, including transportation form one city to the next(and how long the train rides from one place to another take), and the major sights or things i must see or do in each city. here are the cities i would like to visit (i know its a big list for only 12 days, but im ok with my trip being fast paced):

-Rome
-Venice
-Florence
-Milan
-Cinque Terra
-MAYBE naples and Sorento….are they worth it if i dont have time?

ps. i like sight seeing, but i also like seeing the little parts of the city most others dont visit, etc.

A: okay so naples is kinda dirty and not much to see so i say take a take a half day there and really close to there is pompeii. its amazing. look it up go there for the other half and take a tour.

florence is full of culture. i say take two days there. its great shopping and lots of museums. spend the first day in florence and then the next day take a half day trip to sienna. thats one of my favorite cities. it is very renissiance like. and has the best pizza

venice is beautiful and full of traditional italian things like glass blowing, venetian masques, and cute little italian cafes, and of coure gondolas. take 2 days there for sure.

rome is gonna need three days. you’ll wanna go to the vatican which will be a full day on its own. also, you can visit the spanish steps which has an amazing view. you should also check out all the piazzas and the colluseum. its breathtaking.

milan is a one day kind of thing. unless you are a huggeeeeee shopper.

that would only be 9 days leaving the rest for traveling and maybe going home early. if you want tho you should really look into visiting some other cities like assissi. its incredible and has the best church and gelato. plus its got nuns walking around and delicious bakery’s. its veryyy italian.

once you get to italy, trust me, you won’t wanna leave. the people are very nice, the food is indescribably amazing, and just the environment will capture your heart. i hope this helps.

p.s. the smaller the city the more culture it has cuz not as many tourists americanize it. lol

Q: Transportation cost?
Hi,
I’m planning to go Italy in the coming Oct but i have some problem when i try to figure out cost of the train between city in Trenitalia because in some destination they do allow online buying but some are not.
For me without knowing cost is hard for me to estimate the money on the transportation, additional places to go and buying the Italy Pass or not.

Below is some of my question:
1) Is it with Italy Pass i can take ALL kind of train in Italy?
2) Is that with the Italy Pass i still need to pay for the seat reservation in ALL the train? (Normally will take all morning train)
3) Can someone here provide me the train cost for the following destination? (I’m looking for the cheapest one, i’m still below 2)
Milan -> Verona – 19 Euro
Verona -> Venice – 21 Euro
Venice -> Florence – 44 Euro
Florence -> Pisa – 16 Euro
Pisa -> Rome – 40 Euro
Rome -> Civitavecchia – 16Euro
Above info i get from raileurope.com but is that the cheapest?

A: Hello,

I checked out the trenitalia website for these costs. Heres what I found.

Milan-Verona=14.70
Verona-Venice=13.20
Venice-Florence=23.50
Florence-Pisa= ?
Pisa-Rome=38.40
Rome-Civitavecchia=4.50

You can buy all of these tickets online before you go with the exception of the Florence to Pisa ticket. These are on the slowest trains and most of them make multiple stops. I don’t know if the Italy pass will be less expensive than this.

Donna

Q: How to convince my mom to let me to go Europe for six weeks NEXT Summer?
Not this Summer but next summer I’d like to go to Europe for six weeks, the total cost is around $13,000 I know you will all probably say its too expensive but when you look at what it all includes its really not that expensive (it includes all transportation fees, accommodations, meals, and shopping money)…and it is in a year so there will be time to save up money, ask relatives for financial help, and maybe for me to get a part time job to cover some of it as well. My mom currently makes about $7 grand a month and shes only been working in her profession for four months and when we move (this summer) and as she gets more experience that will raise. My step dad makes about $2 grand a month. I’ve always wanted to go to Europe and then suddenly, as in today, the opportunity came to me. I see this as a great experience. IF I get to go I will be visiting the cities of Florence, Rome, Venice, Siena, Forte Dei Marmi, Pisa, San Gimignano, and Viareggio (all in Italy); Paris, France; London, UK; and Els Avets, Spain. I will be exploring these fantastic cities and I will also be taking classes (witch I will get 3 college credits!) My mom has always complained that we should move to Europe where she used to live because she is not a big fan of the USA (no offense intended!). What do you think of this, does this seem like a good deal/experience? How should I approach my mom with this and convince her? She doesn’t even let me walk to school so it would be very hard for her to let me spend 6 weeks on a whole other continent (but I will be with atleast one adult at all times). I realy want to go.

A: Honey, I know you said that it’s a great chance, and it includes everything, but with 13.000$ you can backpack Europe for 4 FOUR months, spending an average of 100€ a day, which you absolutely won’t spend if you are on a budget and saving as much as possible. Which means you can have luxurious 4 moth trip in Europe, or even a 6 month if you are on a budget!

So think twice, do you think it’s worth it? Wouldn’t you rather wait, save the money and çater have the trip of your life?

besides, from what you have mentioned the itinerary is NOT that great.. Imagine the places you could visit! London, Ireland, Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Croatia, Greece! You could do all this with that money!

Q: How to convince my mom to let me go to England for six weeks NEXT summer?
Not this Summer but next summer I’d like to go to Europe for six weeks, the total cost is around $13,000 I know you will all probably say its too expensive but when you look at what it all includes its really not that expensive (it includes all transportation fees, accommodations, meals, and shopping money)…and it is in a year so there will be time to save up money, ask relatives for financial help, and maybe for me to get a part time job to cover some of it as well. My mom currently makes about $7 grand a month and shes only been working in her profession for four months and when we move (this summer) and as she gets more experience that will raise. My step dad makes about $2 grand a month. I’ve always wanted to go to Europe and then suddenly, as in today, the opportunity came to me. I see this as a great experience. IF I get to go I will be visiting the cities of Florence, Rome, Venice, Siena, Forte Dei Marmi, Pisa, San Gimignano, and Viareggio (all in Italy); Paris, France; London, UK; and Els Avets, Spain. I will be exploring these fantastic cities and I will also be taking classes (witch I will get 3 college credits!) My mom has always complained that we should move to Europe where she used to live because she is not a big fan of the USA (no offense intended!). What do you think of this, does this seem like a good deal/experience? How should I approach my mom with this and convince her? She doesn’t even let me walk to school so it would be very hard for her to let me spend 6 weeks on a whole other continent (but I will be with atleast one adult at all times). I realy want to go.

A: It sounds like a lovely experience and something that anyone could benefit from BUT you have to remember that it is a lot of money. Have you thought about getting a job to help pay for part of the trip or as much as you can? I think this is something that your parents have to sit down and decide if they can financially handle..even if they have to take out a loan on. You have to give them a really good reason for wanting to go. Trust me, one who has been to all those places that is an experience that I recommend to anyone as it rewarding and something you will never forget. Talk to both of your parents together but be sure to offer to get a job or do anything they need you to do. Also be sure to tell them how much you love them and how you would appreciate this.
Peace, Love & Happiness

Q: need help with the schedule and cost of train from rome to venice to florence and back to rome again in nov..?
we will be spending 10 days in Italy in november ..so far this is the plan we have come up with..
4th nov (reachin at 1pm) Rome
5th nov Rome
6th nov Rome
7th nov (Intend to leave for Venice in the mornin and reach there in the afternoon.)
8th nov Venice
9th nov (Intend to leave for Forence in the mornin/afternoon)
10th nov Florence
11th nov Florence
12th nov (intend to leave for Rome in the morn ,spend one more night there so as not to rush for our
flight the next day)
13th nov (leave rome for singapore at 2pm)

it wld be great if anyone can help me with the schedules and prices of the journey from one city to the other.i have gone to www.trenitalia.com and for the dates (eg.from rome to venice on 7th nov), i seem to be able to find only one train leaving for venice from rome..is it because it is the low season?im also unable to find the prices of the tickets for the mth of nov but able to find those for the mth of June..will the prices of the tickets be about the same?Any info wld be greatly appreciated as i need to figure out the total cost of transportation….thanks… : )

A: As far as November belongs to the Winter Timetable, you’re not able to have more information yet; but prices will be approx the same.

I presume you’ll have to wait around August / September in order to see departure time and prices.

http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html

Q: Recommendation: This is my 1st time to visit Italy, any suggestion?
I plan to visit Italy in this June alone(I am Asian Male, is it dangerous for a guy as I am just 160cm). The duration will be 5 days visiting Venice, Rome and Florence. I will depart from Paris. Which is the cheapest transportation to go to these three cities? Where should I start with? Is there any cheap accomodation as I having very limited budget, I don’t mind sharing room with a lot of peoples Is euro 30 per night available in these three cities? Besides sightseeing, I am more interested about the food, is there any nice food to recommend me? I prefer those traditional food that Italian will go for (again my budget is tight, hopefully below euro 8 per meal in 5 days, and 1-2 meals around euro 15).

I really confuse when doing research in the internet, hopefully I can get some direction here as I don’t really know how to plan at all.

Thanks

A: with your budget best to search in the internet for hostels, they are mostly out of town, Italy is not cheap, a bottle of mineral water 2 euro, 3-5 euro one ice cream, 7-8 euro a sandwich, you may purchase a book about traveling to Italy on a budget, best transportation from Paris to Italy is flying, low fairs are available, you must go to a travel agency because prices are changing daily, in Venice is airport Marco Polo, in Rome the airport is Leonardo da Vinci about one hour from Rome and is located in a small town called Fiumicino, from aereoport to Rome 18 euro for the tichet using public transportation a meal in reataurant is about 40 euro, in a cheap Cafetteria about 20-25 euro, plastic dishes , plastic fork, no drink. the city you are going to are the most visited by tourists from all over the world, for the small prices that you are looking for the better places are the small towns, country side—- good luck – ciao

Q: Spring Break Europe-desperate for advice?
Hi, I’m a college student in the states who just decided to visit Europe over spring break(3/10-3/18), and I am totally clueless on how I should pursue this goal. I am definitely not a nightlife guy, and my travel objective is to visit the cultural and historical places of Europe. Also, I am not intending to stay at five-star hotels, but I would certainly like to stay at cheap but nice and clean places. The only thing I know is that I want to visit these places(listed in order of preference). Paris, Rome, Florence, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Madrid, Vatican City, Venice. And I have no idea where to start. Of course, I wouldn’t be able to visit all these places in a week. I would certainly like to visit the top 3 places indicated. Do you have any advice on how I should plan my trip? Which airline provides the cheapest fare to Europe form the states and within Europe? How should I manage transportation and lodging? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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Q: Italy Quiz Please Help?
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING.

Question 1 Most Italians live ______

in country villas.
in houses in the suburbs.
in apartments in cities.
on farms.

Question 2 The south of Italy is more cosmopolitan, wealthy, developed, and industrialized than the north.

True
False

Question 3 Most Italians are employed in service, industry, or agriculture.

True
False

Question 4 While Italian farmers grow all of these, they are most well-known for their ______

wheat and corn.
tomatoes and sugar beets.
potatoes and citrus fruits.
grapes and olives.

Question 5 The triangle of heavy-industry cities includes ______

Milan, Turin, and Genoa.
Rome, Florence, and Milan.
Rome, Florence, and Tuscany.
Rome, Milan, and Vatican City.

Question 6 Which of the following is true about industry in Italy?
Select all that apply.

Milan is the industrial capital of Italy.
Fiat automobile company is the largest of Italy’s corporations.
Fashion is major Italian industry, centered in Milan.
Tourism is the number one moneymaker for Italy.

Question 7 Italians typically spend more time at work than Americans do.

True
False

Question 8 It’s typical for shops to close for a couple of hours in the afternoon.

True
False

Question 9 Which of the following is a favorite leisure activity in Italy?
Select all that apply.

The passeggiata (evening stroll)
Going to church
Spending time in cafes
Watching bullfighting
Watching soccer
Thumb-wrestling

Question 10 Italy is known for its efficiency in areas such as public transportation, the postal system, and government offices.

True
False

A: Question 1 Most Italians live in apartments in cities.

Question 2 The south of Italy is more cosmopolitan, wealthy, developed, and industrialized than the north. False

Question 3 Most Italians are employed in service, industry, or agriculture. True

Question 4 While Italian farmers grow all of these, they are most well-known for their grapes and olives

Question 5 The triangle of heavy-industry cities includes Milan, Turin, and Genoa.

Question 6 Which of the following is true about industry in Italy?
Select all that apply.

Milan is the industrial capital of Italy. TRUE
Fiat automobile company is the largest of Italy’s corporations. MAYBE, BUT I’M NOT SURE
Fashion is major Italian industry, centered in Milan. MAYBE
Tourism is the number one moneymaker for Italy. I DONT’ KNOW

Question 7 Italians typically spend more time at work than Americans do. False (I think)

Question 8 It’s typical for shops to close for a couple of hours in the afternoon. True

Question 9 Which of the following is a favorite leisure activity in Italy?
Select all that apply.

1 The passeggiata (evening stroll)
2 Spending time in cafes
3 Watching soccer

Question 10 Italy is known for its efficiency in areas such as public transportation, the postal system, and government offices. False

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