Question to you European DPCers and Travelers

04/10/2008 01:40:20 PM · #1

Which is better for one day only stay?

Brussels, Belgium or Rome, Italy?

If you have other suggestions, let me know :)

I am planning on getting to the place around 8 am and leaving the next day.

Thanks

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04/10/2008 01:47:41 PM · #2

Originally posted by JaimeVinas:

I've never been to Rome, but I bet is way better then Brussels.
Now, I do live near Brussels and I can say is nice for 1 day, but I'd still go to Rome :) And weather is better in Rome (have a look in my portofolio, blurry stuff, so you can see Brussels in summer ...raining with cats and dogs!) :) Food is better in Rome...

But if you do want to come to Brussels, let me know, if I can, I'll come for a drink.

Bianca

salmiakki

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04/10/2008 01:51:14 PM · #3

Wow, quite a contrast!

Honestly, I haven't been to Rome, but I have spent a great deal of time in Brussels, weeks/months at a time. Brussels is interesting, but honestly, I think you have to hit Rome. Culturally it must top Brussels. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Brussels, have even considered living there, but if you only have time to hit one of the big European capitals, then I would surely pick Rome over Brussels. Of course, you don't say where you are coming from.... or going to......

salmiakki

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04/10/2008 01:52:46 PM · #4

Originally posted by anotherday:

Food is better in Rome...

Really? I have had some of the best meals ever in Brussels.

04/10/2008 01:58:37 PM · #5

The place I am visiting is Barcelona.

Ok then I might then spend a day in Rome, I think that would be better. Thanks for the input. :)

04/10/2008 02:02:35 PM · #6

Originally posted by JaimeVinas:

The place I am visiting is Barcelona.

Ok then I might then spend a day in Rome, I think that would be better. Thanks for the input. :)

from BarÃ§a you should definetly hit Rome. Otherwise you'll catch a cold in Brussels :) lol

too bad I won't get to meet you though, but next time.

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04/10/2008 02:03:18 PM · #7

Originally posted by salmiakki:

Originally posted by anotherday:
Food is better in Rome...

Really? I have had some of the best meals ever in Brussels.

donnow, never been to rome, but I suppose so ... everything is better where the sun shines :) lol

Dr.Confuser

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04/10/2008 02:07:43 PM · #8

Antwerp, Belgium is better in a day IMHO than Brussels.

Rome is unmanageable in a day.

Message edited by author 2008-04-10 14:08:59.

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04/10/2008 02:13:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by Dr.Confuser:

Antwerp, Belgium is better in a day IMHO than Brussels.

Rome is unmanageable in a day.

or you could go to Brugges, Ghent or Amsterdam
or just go to Granada (Spain) it's very beautiful ...or any other village in Spain.
or go to Venise, or Florence, or somewhere in France.. Europe is big and has a lot of beautiful places...donnow what your criteria is....

codfish

Nikon D80

04/10/2008 02:27:17 PM · #10

If you are going to go to Rome, make sure that you have a very tight itinerary. I spent 3 days there and it was way less than enough. You can spend several hours just waiting to get into the Vatican, coliseum or the Vatican museum, let alone the other countless monuments.

Caravela

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04/10/2008 02:48:29 PM · #11

Forget Rome, one day isn't enough and there are too many tourists! I was there last month, but went for 6 days, which gave me plenty of time to do the touristy things as well as scout potential photo opportunities to return early one morning when it wasn't bedlam! Don't get me wrong, rome would alway's be my first choice, but I honestly think one day isn't sufficient, unless you've been before and have a photo in mind! Definately put it on you're list of places to visit before you die though!

Hope that helps!

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04/10/2008 03:07:29 PM · #12

Originally posted by Dr.Confuser:

Antwerp, Belgium is better in a day IMHO than Brussels.

Rome is unmanageable in a day.

Absolutely right, forget Brussels, Antwerp is real nice, even for a 1-day-stay. I'd recommend 2 or 3, though.

04/10/2008 03:56:27 PM · #13

Too late I already booked Rome. :(

I really have a day and a half. I might just choose one or two places to go. Defenetily the Vatican. I might also do the colliseum. I might have to go back sometime :)

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04/11/2008 09:42:53 AM · #14

I have another question, do the canon battery chargers that come with the camera work on european sockets?

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/11/2008 09:47:19 AM · #15

Yes on the battery chargers; you'll just need inexpensive little socket adjusters.

I think you made the right choice on Rome - I love Brussels (and the food), and agree you certainly won't "do" Rome in a day, but I doubt you expect to. Rome is by far my favorite city I've ever visited, and just walking around it is a mighty fine way to spend a day.

Have fun!

citymars

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04/11/2008 09:51:37 AM · #16

Originally posted by JaimeVinas:

Too late I already booked Rome. :(

No sad faces allowed. You're going to Rome! I agree, one day (did I read that right?) is not enough. If I had only one day there, I'd spend half the day at the Vatican (got to see the Sistine Chapel) and the other half just soaking up local color (people, food, fountains, architecture).

EDIT: You might want to pick up a "rough guide" or "lonely planet" type travel book.

Message edited by author 2008-04-11 09:52:42.