ITALY Readers's Tips - Well, yes and no.In the past when lunches took up a good part of the afternoon and merged into the siesta, then larger meals were eaten at midday, you took your nap, and then returned to work.Supper was a light affair and often eaten not before 8:00. With most people now working "regular" office hours and with the pace of life much rushed as it is in the U., lunch can be a quick panino and espresso at the local bar.Dinners are often procured from "rosticerrie" or takeaway type delis. However, come Sunday, families still gather for a traditional lunch lasting well into the afternoon like it has always been.

Agree that on Sundays a large midafternoon meal is still common. But other than that lunch is what you make it pizza, sandwich, light meal or big meal but most people have their main meal at dinner (8pm or so. We are spending 2 weeks in Italy.his is how I have the itinerary broken down so far: Rome: 8 nights Venice: 2 nights Florence: 4 nights Should I make Venice and Florence both 3 nights, or leave them the same Thank you in advance for your suggestions

Rome: 8 nights Venice: 2 nights Florence: 4 nightsand32; Sounds right to me.ut what time of year If gallivanting about the Toscana is high on your list, switch a day or two from Rome to Florence and do that while based in Florence.ut what time of year The Toscana landscapes don't look like too much in winter.

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