The bottom line is that Rome, from Vatican City to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum is more spread out and you may need to take some form of transportation other than walking. If the ease of getting around and being able to walk just about everywhere is a factor, we would probably suggest you choose Florence.

Whether Rome is "nicer" than Florence is entirely subjective and depends on what you value in a vacation. Rome is a sprawling, high-energy metropolis often described as an "open-air museum." It is better for those who want to see world-famous icons like the Colosseum and the Vatican, and who enjoy a vibrant, chaotic big-city atmosphere with endless nightlife and shopping. Florence, by contrast, is much smaller, more walkable, and "human-sized." It is the cradle of the Renaissance and offers a more romantic, artistic, and polished feel. While Rome's traffic and noise can be overwhelming, Florence's historic center is largely pedestrianized and feels like stepping back into a 15th-century painting. Many travelers find Florence more "charming" and manageable for a short stay, while Rome is praised for its "eternal"