Also while in Milan; book tickets in advance to see the last supper painting.
looks as if a tree day ticket to the f! club offers value for a once in a lifetime experience. any input for or?
Jeff helped me to no end, bless him. got my parking ticket for Austin. silly me thought parking came with a $7,800 pass. while he was on the phone me got me Monza tickets and parking. so i am all set! Lancia convertible, 21 yr old bilingual woman(bunga bunga). rocking and 15+ days with a Michelin red guide. figure on gaining 20lbs.
Let's just say that there are ways around it. BTW: for the life of me I don't understand why photography is prohibited; this is not a special exhibit and the pic has been printed a million times, no money to be made off it anymore Maybe they are embarrassed about how little is left of the original
The point is that flash photogrpahy will dull it further; same with the Mona Lisa etc. Not to argue with you; but it's an extremely historic and special exhibit. Kevin
I'm with you on no flash but that's not the point. Today's SLR have enough ISO range to easily cover this without a flash. As for being special: yes it is but that's not how the Italians themselves treated it for a long time when it was exposed to the elements or when they cut a doorway into it for convenience As for the Mona Lisa: there fotography is allowed as in the rest of the Louvre, as it should be
Unfortunately most people; unlike you & I; don't have slr's; nowadays iPhones rule (with flashes on); myself included for day to day shots. In regards to the last supper; it's a miracle it's still even there. Kevin
took a photo in 64, before restoration. there were no restrictions at the time. if i remember, all but the one wall was destroyed during WW2, correct?
I get your point but in Italy there is something else going on: nowhere else in the world have I actually been harassed by museum guards when trying to snatch a picture, their behavior is bizarre and we can also see that in how they try to "protect" their ancient treasures from foreign investors and museums, but I digress I love the capitalistic Russians who just charge an extra premium to take pics, works for me As for Italy: it steeled my determination to get different "equipment"
Walking around the track after the race is really cool. The marbles are all over the place and the curbs are still warm and sticky. I saw an old lady riding around the track on a bicycle and wished I'd had one.
Hello! Another first timer here with roughly the same questions. My group is between getting GA tickets and walking around, and getting some grandstand tickets (thinking grandstands 20 or 24). Thoughts? What else is there to do while there? Is walking around with GA realistic, or is it going to be impossible to see anything?
I am on a Mediterranean Cruise that ends in Venice on September 7th, day before Monza. My wife - yes, SHE checked and suggested we might try and catch the race. God I love that woman! I already have my factory tour booked for Monday after the race and reservation for Planet Hotel. Having never traveled in Europe, is it reasonable to think I could get from Venice to Milan/Monza in time for the race if leaving Sunday AM? I mean - I want to at least see Venice Saturday. The current plan is to stay in Venice Sunday until afternoon and then make our way to Maranello. It would be a long day, but is it possible to drive from Venice to Monza in the AM (parking a reasonable distance from the track and finding a train/shuttle) catch the race and then drive to Maranello? It looks like major roads connect the cities. What are their highways like? And finally, I know it would be worth it, but - really - is it worth it...? A nice relaxing vacation ending with near chaos trying to complete this automotive fantasy?
You can do that; its a long day but worth it. Waking up in Marannello will be perfect. Try and reserve room 502; overlooks the factory... Kevin
Monza to Maranello is about two hours. Do your self a favor and print some good maps of rhe route Milan/Monza/Maranello. It's easier than checking your phone. Even if the rental has GPS. Also print some maps of Milan; its the craziest city on earth to navigate. Kevin
Venice to Milan by train.... Milan to Monza train- bus to race and reverse. Milan to Modena by train - 1 hour. rent car drive to Maranello 35 Min. only problem - luggage. you coud: 1. send luggage to hotel in Maranello 2. rent car - leave luggage in it in Milan - not recommended.. 3. punt You can see Venice in 1/2 a day... not missing much frankly. unless youlike souveinere shops leave venice saturday night - late get into Milan check into hotel by station. up by 10 - train at 11 race by 1.... out by 3or4 back in Milan by 7 for dinner.
First, Marry your wife all over again. She rocks. I have been to the track but snuck in on Christmas day so haven't been there for a race, but I saw the seats all the way through the first chicane and they all looked good. The track is in a park and it is a really cool setting. Not sure if you can make it over from Venice as we came up from the South. Is it worth it??? OF COURSE IT IS!!! It is Monza and you are a TIFOSI! MB
bought tickets and have a paid receipt. do they send a hard copy ticket? how will I get in the events? worried! leave Sept. 5
If you bought it from Formula1.com then don't worry: they have their own trailer at the East entrance (Parabolica). Just show an ID and they give you the tix. Very organized, I did that last year with them
If you bought the full paddock ticket though (aside from me being envious); I'm sure others will chime in; but I believe you receive them via FedEx in a nice package. Kevin
