when in Rome: top 10 insider tips
planning a visit to Rome anytime soon? (you totally should!) in the eight months we've lived here, we've come to understand some of the Eternal City's quirks that threw us for a loop at first. these are the things that will drive you crazy and derail your day if you're not prepared ( mamma mia !). but if you keep these things in mind when planning your trip, you're much more likely to get a true taste of la dolce vita. 1) Check Opening Hours what you don't want to see when you're trying to get into St. Peter's most museums and some churches are closed on Mondays (except for the Vatican Museums, which are closed on Sundays). and St. Peter's Basilica is closed to visitors on Wednesday mornings for the Papal Audience. most churches, some other sights and some restaurants also close in the afternoon for a few hours (often between 1 pm to 3 pm or so). as you're sketching out a rough idea of what you'd like to see, make sure you dou...