Italy.
Never been there, so i am thinking now to go there for a few days.
Maybe someone can give to me some good advise where is the best places?
Like if i am going by train from Switzerland to Milan... what can i do there,where i can go in Milan and after? Maybe next stop Venice or other marvelous places?
I will appreciate all information and all good advises!
Best wishes,
Dace
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Italy.
Never been there, so i am thinking now to go there for a few days.
Maybe someone can give to me some good advise where is the best places?
Like if i am going by train from Switzerland to Milan... what can i do there,where i can go in Milan and after? Maybe next stop Venice or other marvelous places?
I will appreciate all information and all good advises!
Best wishes,
Dace
Dace BJan 20, 2011 @ 19:31
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Jan 20, 2011 @ 21:29
Dace, i stayed only one WE in milan, but i just loved the city; obviously the cathedral is a must, one of the most beautiful i've seen till now. I was not there for shopping, just visited the famous things (including foot match at san siro; it was good fun). I wanted to see the Last Supper, but when i found out that one needs booking to see it, it was way tooooooo late (http://www.tickitaly.com/galleries/davinci-last-supper.php).
And i have a friend that stayed in milan for some days, and made day trips to venice and florence. I guess it`s quite crazy, too long inside trains, but doable anyway (if u dont mind staying only few hours in each city).
When are u going?
Cheers, Wanessa
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Dace, i stayed only one WE in milan, but i just loved the city; obviously the cathedral is a must, one of the most beautiful i've seen till now. I was not there for shopping, just visited the famous things (including foot match at san siro; it was good fun). I wanted to see the Last Supper, but when i found out that one needs booking to see it, it was way tooooooo late (http://www.tickitaly.com/galleries/davinci-last-supper.php).
And i have a friend that stayed in milan for some days, and made day trips to venice and florence. I guess it`s quite crazy, too long inside trains, but doable anyway (if u dont mind staying only few hours in each city).
When are u going?
Cheers, Wanessa
wanessa, Jan 20, 2011 @ 21:29
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Jan 20, 2011 @ 21:46
Dace, i stayed only one WE in milan, but i just loved the city; obviously the cathedral is a must, one of the most beautiful i've seen till now. I was not there for shopping, just visited the famous things (including foot match at san siro; it was good fun). I wanted to see the Last Supper, but when i found out that one needs booking to see it, it was way tooooooo late (http://www.tickitaly.com/galleries/davinci-last-supper.php).
And i have a friend that stayed in milan for some days, and made day trips to venice and florence. I guess it`s quite crazy, too long inside trains, but doable anyway (if u dont mind staying only few hours in each city).
When are u going?
Cheers, Wanessa
Jan 20, 11 21:29
Ow,U are great! Thanx a lot! ;)
I am thinking about 26th febr. till 2 of march, maybe just for a w-end maybe longer,who knows ;) But i would love to go there!
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Ow,U are great! Thanx a lot! ;)
I am thinking about 26th febr. till 2 of march, maybe just for a w-end maybe longer,who knows ;) But i would love to go there!
Dace B, Jan 20, 2011 @ 21:46
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 09:39
I spent a week in Venice last year and felt it was too much. I'd say a couple of days should be plenty. Nothing particular that you have to see but I recommend taking an afternoon and just getting lost in the city.
Let me know how your Milan trip goes, it's on top of my list of cities to see.
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I spent a week in Venice last year and felt it was too much. I'd say a couple of days should be plenty. Nothing particular that you have to see but I recommend taking an afternoon and just getting lost in the city.
Let me know how your Milan trip goes, it's on top of my list of cities to see.
Wilf S, Jan 21, 2011 @ 09:39
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 09:52
I spent a week in Venice last year and felt it was too much. I'd say a couple of days should be plenty. Nothing particular that you have to see but I recommend taking an afternoon and just getting lost in the city.
Let me know how your Milan trip goes, it's on top of my list of cities to see.
Jan 21, 11 09:39
Do u want to join for a w-end in Milan? It will be not so expensive if we are going by train and if u have a 1/2 card!
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Do u want to join for a w-end in Milan? It will be not so expensive if we are going by train and if u have a 1/2 card!
Dace B, Jan 21, 2011 @ 09:52
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 10:06
End of Feb? Sure!
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 10:11
Yes! 26th-27th febr... i am free till 2. of marhc!
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 12:07
Lake Como. Bellagio. Worth at least one full day.
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 13:02
Lake Como. Bellagio. Worth at least one full day.
Jan 21, 11 12:07
O la la,looks very nice!:)thanx
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 13:36
Bellagio...is definitely worth a visit...but it may take you some time to get there from Milan if you are travelling by train....I seem to recall there may be a bus transport service which gets you there in approx 1h 30mins...just take this into account for your back-and-forth trip from/to the Milan Central train station.
Otherwise.....Stresa on the Lake Maggiore is worth a visit. Stresa is on the train-route from/to Geneva/Milan... some InterCity trains even stop there...
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Bellagio...is definitely worth a visit...but it may take you some time to get there from Milan if you are travelling by train....I seem to recall there may be a bus transport service which gets you there in approx 1h 30mins...just take this into account for your back-and-forth trip from/to the Milan Central train station.
Otherwise.....Stresa on the Lake Maggiore is worth a visit. Stresa is on the train-route from/to Geneva/Milan... some InterCity trains even stop there...
Davide T, Jan 21, 2011 @ 13:36
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 13:49
Train to Como, then bus to Bellagio. Last bus runs at 7PM or something, so be careful.
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Train to Como, then bus to Bellagio. Last bus runs at 7PM or something, so be careful.
richardm, Jan 21, 2011 @ 13:49
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 13:52
Thanx Guys!!!!! ;)
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 15:36
Dace
If you want to go to Italy why not go end of Feb to the carnival in Venice - people wear masks and ride the gondolas and come from all over the world - I was looking into it this week - FLYBABOO is best way to go as there are no other direct flights from Geneva - I was thinking of offering it to people on glocals and making a weekend trip out of it - if this might interest you call me on 076 519 1379.
:)
H
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If you want to go to Italy why not go end of Feb to the carnival in Venice - people wear masks and ride the gondolas and come from all over the world - I was looking into it this week - FLYBABOO is best way to go as there are no other direct flights from Geneva - I was thinking of offering it to people on glocals and making a weekend trip out of it - if this might interest you call me on 076 519 1379.
:)
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hermes, Jan 21, 2011 @ 15:36
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 16:27
Dace
If you want to go to Italy why not go end of Feb to the carnival in Venice - people wear masks and ride the gondolas and come from all over the world - I was looking into it this week - FLYBABOO is best way to go as there are no other direct flights from Geneva - I was thinking of offering it to people on glocals and making a weekend trip out of it - if this might interest you call me on 076 519 1379.
:)
H
Jan 21, 11 15:36
O yes yes yes.. The carnival would be great! Is it on 26-27th feb?
This w-end i am busy!
Thanx! :)
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O yes yes yes.. The carnival would be great! Is it on 26-27th feb?
This w-end i am busy!
Thanx! :)
Dace B, Jan 21, 2011 @ 16:27
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 16:45
Jan 1, 70 01:00
Good to know!:)
Thanx for the info!
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 16:53
Hi,
Have to disagree about Milano :) It is worth your time even if you do not need any shopping! It is a very alive city and has a great atmosphere everywhere you go! Good food, good nightlife in other words a big change from Geneva!!! If you do not go now, you should go when it is warmer like April or May. You can often find open air events and see a very international Milan when you relax in a park.
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Have to disagree about Milano :) It is worth your time even if you do not need any shopping! It is a very alive city and has a great atmosphere everywhere you go! Good food, good nightlife in other words a big change from Geneva!!! If you do not go now, you should go when it is warmer like April or May. You can often find open air events and see a very international Milan when you relax in a park.
Zina L, Jan 21, 2011 @ 16:53
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 17:14
Rome is nice...sunny on these days, many interesting things to visit, nice shopping !
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Rome is nice...sunny on these days, many interesting things to visit, nice shopping !
TSATSA, Jan 21, 2011 @ 17:14
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 17:27
How about Turin - is that cool for a long weekend?
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 19:03
How about Turin - is that cool for a long weekend?
Jan 21, 11 17:27
Long weekend might be too much for Turin, though it is quite good for shopping
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Zina L, Jan 21, 2011 @ 19:03
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Jan 21, 2011 @ 20:38
I agree with Zina, There's much more than shopping to Milano, During the day the city may not be very appealing, but still it does have an extraordinary cathedral, a nice castle and some fine (albeit hidden) churches.
During the night, besides shopping, you can go to the opera house (where landing a ticket is far from hard), to the stadium for a football match, to a rock/jazz concert, to the disco or to one of many aperitivi that fill the districts of Brera and Navigli.
As for the drawbacks, Milano has few green areas and is far from being a relaxing city. At every corner you can expect to be bombed with noise or media publicizing some product or some news.
Still, at 25 CHF you should take advantage of SBB's offer!
PS: Carnival should be March 13th, as Milano has the last Carnival
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I agree with Zina, There's much more than shopping to Milano, During the day the city may not be very appealing, but still it does have an extraordinary cathedral, a nice castle and some fine (albeit hidden) churches.
During the night, besides shopping, you can go to the opera house (where landing a ticket is far from hard), to the stadium for a football match, to a rock/jazz concert, to the disco or to one of many aperitivi that fill the districts of Brera and Navigli.
As for the drawbacks, Milano has few green areas and is far from being a relaxing city. At every corner you can expect to be bombed with noise or media publicizing some product or some news.
Still, at 25 CHF you should take advantage of SBB's offer!
PS: Carnival should be March 13th, as Milano has the last Carnival
Andrea Vid, Jan 21, 2011 @ 20:38
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Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:15
I agree with Zina, There's much more than shopping to Milano, During the day the city may not be very appealing, but still it does have an extraordinary cathedral, a nice castle and some fine (albeit hidden) churches.
During the night, besides shopping, you can go to the opera house (where landing a ticket is far from hard), to the stadium for a football match, to a rock/jazz concert, to the disco or to one of many aperitivi that fill the districts of Brera and Navigli.
As for the drawbacks, Milano has few green areas and is far from being a relaxing city. At every corner you can expect to be bombed with noise or media publicizing some product or some news.
Still, at 25 CHF you should take advantage of SBB's offer!
PS: Carnival should be March 13th, as Milano has the last Carnival
Jan 21, 11 20:38
Ow yes... for 25chf i ll go for sure!:))) Thanx
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Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:15
cinqueterre definetely!!!! milan the last city to visit...
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Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:50
cinqueterre definetely!!!! milan the last city to visit...
Jan 22, 11 11:15
Thanx.
But I think i Have to check it out and then i ll see if it is good or not.. anyway it ll be a great trip :)
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Thanx.
But I think i Have to check it out and then i ll see if it is good or not.. anyway it ll be a great trip :)
Dace B, Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:50
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