Things to do in Rome ?

uksubs · 01-10-2007, 09:12 PM

I am off to Rome next weekend to do a bit of sightseeing. Done a bit of homework but wondered whether anyone has been and what they would suggest we do from a WW2 slant. & good books

Ron Goldstein · 02-10-2007, 06:41 AM

Hi UKSubs
How many days are you intending to stay?
If you could squeeze in one extra day then a trip to Cassino would provide a life time of thought provoking memories.
Further info on request.
Ron

ps
The Main railway station in Rome has a cracking (and cheap) buffet

uksubs · 02-10-2007, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Goldstein

Hi UKSubs
How many days are you intending to stay?
If you could squeeze in one extra day then a trip to Cassino would provide a life time of thought provoking memories.
Further info on request.
Ron

ps
The Main railway station has a cracking (and cheap) buffet

Hi Ron
Thanks for that
Going for five days
How long does it take to get to Cassino

Owen · 02-10-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by uksubs

How long does it take to get to Cassino

According to "get directions" on Google maps,

138 km – about 1 hour 33 mins

Ron Goldstein · 02-10-2007, 08:11 AM

UKSubs
Are you driving while in Rome?
If not, the train goes to Cassino at least every half an hour, it's a pleasant comfortable trip lasting two hours then it's taxis between the Cemeteries and the Monastry itself.
If you think you might go I will dig up all the info I made ready in 2005
Ron

uksubs · 02-10-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Goldstein

UKSubs
Are you driving while in Rome?
If not, the train goes to Cassino at least every half an hour, it's a pleasant comfortable trip lasting two hours then it's taxis between the Cemeteries and the Monastry itself.
If you think you might go I will dig up all the info I made ready in 2005
Ron

Hi Ron
Thanks for the intell

I think are take the train to Cassino & are be very greatful if you could help with any other information

Owen · 02-10-2007, 08:49 AM

uksubs,
Have a look at Paul Reed's website.
Lots of info on going to Italain battlefields.

Italian Battlefields of WW2 - Italy Battlefield Guide

Ron Goldstein · 02-10-2007, 09:04 AM

UKSubs
Go to the station the previous day before travelling, get tickets & times.
Catch a train about 8:30 which will get you there before 11:00
Get a taxi (see card) and arrange a price to take you to the Monastry and wait half an hour or so (you could fit in the Polish Cemetery as well).
Finish up at the British Cemetery and arrange for your taxi to collect you afterwards.
You can be back in Rome by 5 pm in time for other matters.

Owen · 02-10-2007, 09:14 AM

I wish we could arrange a Forum tour of Cassino with Paul & Ron leading it?

uksubs · 02-10-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Goldstein

UKSubs
Go to the station the previous day before travelling, get tickets & times.
Catch a train about 8:30 which will get you there before 11:00
Get a taxi (see card) and arrange a price to take you to the Monastry and wait half an hour or so (you could fit in the Polish Cemetery as well).
Finish up at the British Cemetery and arrange for your taxi to collect you afterwards.
You can be back in Rome by 5 pm in time for other matters.

Thanks Very much for that Ron

I'am now going to watch the world at war dvd about the battle for Monte Cassino & got the book battle ground europe Cassino coming in the post

01-10-2007, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
uksubs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 123	Things to do in Rome ? I am off to Rome next weekend to do a bit of sightseeing. Done a bit of homework but wondered whether anyone has been and what they would suggest we do from a WW2 slant. & good books

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Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 744	Hi UKSubs How many days are you intending to stay? If you could squeeze in one extra day then a trip to Cassino would provide a life time of thought provoking memories. Further info on request. Ron ps The Main railway station in Rome has a cracking (and cheap) buffet __________________ If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? Rabbi Hillel circa 30 BCE I was "Called-up" in Oct 1942 Served as a Wireless-Op with the 49th LAA (78 Div) from Apr 1943 to Dec 1944 (North Africa,Sicily,Italy, Egypt). The Regiment was disbanded in Dec 1944 and I was retrained (in Italy) by the Royal Armoured Corps. Served as a Loader-Op with the 4th QOH from Mar 1945 to Jan 1946 (Italy, Austria, Germany) Finished up as Tech Cpl for "A" Sqdrn. I was "De-mobbed" in Apr 1947 Last edited by Ron Goldstein; 02-10-2007 at 09:23 AM.

02-10-2007, 08:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 744	UKSubs Are you driving while in Rome? If not, the train goes to Cassino at least every half an hour, it's a pleasant comfortable trip lasting two hours then it's taxis between the Cemeteries and the Monastry itself. If you think you might go I will dig up all the info I made ready in 2005 Ron __________________ If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? Rabbi Hillel circa 30 BCE I was "Called-up" in Oct 1942 Served as a Wireless-Op with the 49th LAA (78 Div) from Apr 1943 to Dec 1944 (North Africa,Sicily,Italy, Egypt). The Regiment was disbanded in Dec 1944 and I was retrained (in Italy) by the Royal Armoured Corps. Served as a Loader-Op with the 4th QOH from Mar 1945 to Jan 1946 (Italy, Austria, Germany) Finished up as Tech Cpl for "A" Sqdrn. I was "De-mobbed" in Apr 1947

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Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,057	uksubs, Have a look at Paul Reed's website. Lots of info on going to Italain battlefields. Italian Battlefields of WW2 - Italy Battlefield Guide

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