"Dale" <> wrote in message
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> We are going to Italy next year...we are planning Milan, Florence and
Venice
> of about 9 days. It looks like Rome is quite a distance from these 3
> cities.. Is Rome worth trekking to? I don't like spending all my time
> traveling when I visit somewhere.
Absolutely, its unique
> Any opinions..or maybe someone might have a different itinerary. My wife
> wants to spend a few days in Milan for shopping etc.
You can shop anywhere, including Rome but you cant visit the Colosseum,
Roman Forum,Palatine Hill or Vatican at a mall.
Keith