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About Rome

Discover Rome

Why visit Rome?
Rome combines ancient ruins, grand piazzas, and lively streets into a city that feels like an open-air museum. You can move from monumental landmarks to neighbourhood cafés within minutes, discovering history and modern life side by side.

What to expect
You will find iconic sights such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Trevi Fountain set among narrow lanes, elegant boulevards, and leafy hills. Distinct districts like Trastevere, Monti, and Prati each offer a different pace, from bohemian corners to refined shopping streets.

Plan your trip
Rome works well as both a standalone city break and a starting point for exploring Italy. High-speed trains connect you to Florence, Naples, and beyond, while nearby coastal towns and countryside offer easy day trips from the capital.

Top sights in Rome

Colosseum

Explore the vast amphitheatre where gladiators once performed, and walk through its impressive tiers and passageways.

Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Stroll among ancient columns, arches, and temples, then climb the hill for sweeping views across the historic centre.

Trevi Fountain

Visit Rome's famous baroque fountain, admire its sculpted figures, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the surrounding streets.

Piazza Navona

Relax in this grand square with its ornate fountains, street artists, and elegant façades surrounding a historic stadium site.

Spanish Steps

Climb the wide stairway linking Piazza di Spagna to a hillside terrace, and take in views over the nearby shopping streets.

Trastevere

Wander cobbled lanes lined with colourful buildings, small squares, and welcoming cafés on the western bank of the Tiber River.

Villa Borghese Gardens

Escape into a vast park with shaded paths, small lakes, and viewpoints over the city skyline.

Castel Sant Angelo

Walk through this imposing riverside fortress and enjoy panoramic views along the Tiber and towards the historic centre.

Experience Rome's everyday rhythm

Getting around
Rome's metro, buses, and trams link major sights and neighbourhoods, while walking is often the easiest way to explore the historic centre. For a different view, cross the city using bridges over the Tiber River, and use taxis or app-based rides for late-night journeys.

Local life & culture
Daily life unfolds in piazzas where people meet for coffee, conversation, and evening strolls. Residential districts mix small artisan workshops with contemporary galleries, and you will notice a relaxed yet energetic pace as locals balance work, social time, and enjoying the outdoors.

Where to unwind
Green spaces such as Villa Borghese and the Orange Garden on Aventine Hill offer room to pause and reflect. Early mornings are calm and cool, while late afternoons bring golden light that softens the ruins and rooftops, creating a gentle atmosphere for a quiet walk.

A taste of Rome

Street food & local specialties
You can try Roman favourites such as thin-crust pizza al taglio, crispy supplì, and rich pasta dishes in simple eateries and neighbourhood bakeries. Areas around Testaccio and Trastevere are known for casual spots where traditional recipes are passed down through generations.

Casual & modern dining hubs
Around central streets like Monti, Prati, and near Piazza Navona, you will find contemporary bistros, wine bars, and cafés. Menus often blend classic flavours with lighter, modern touches, and smaller portions or shared plates let you sample several dishes in one meal.

Signature & scenic dining
Rooftop terraces and elegant restaurants near historic squares offer memorable meals with city views. You can dine overlooking domes, distant ruins, or the curve of the river, turning lunch or dinner into a relaxed way to take in Rome's skyline.

Retail therapy in Rome

Malls & lifestyle hubs
Central streets such as Via del Corso and the surrounding lanes combine international brands, local fashion houses, and cafés. Modern shopping galleries and department stores provide a comfortable mix of clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products in one place.

Markets & local crafts
Neighbourhood markets and smaller boutiques around Trastevere, Monti, and the area near Campo de Fiori showcase independent designers and artisans. You can browse for leather goods, stationery, and decorative items that reflect Rome's design traditions and contemporary creativity.

Evening retail scene
In the evening, streets around the Spanish Steps and Via Condotti glow with illuminated shopfronts and a steady flow of people. Smaller neighbourhoods stay lively with late-opening boutiques, and public transport and taxis make it easy to move between these areas after dark.

Best time to visit Rome

Primavera (spring, March to May, shoulder season)
Spring in Rome brings mild days around 15–22°C (59–72°F) and blooming parks. It is a pleasant time for walking between sights, enjoying outdoor terraces, and exploring neighbourhoods before the main summer crowds arrive.

Estate (summer, June to August, peak season)
Summer is warm to hot, with temperatures often between 25–32°C (77–90°F). Long days and clear evenings create a lively atmosphere, with plenty of opportunities for late-night strolls, al fresco dining, and enjoying Rome's open spaces.

Autunno and inverno (autumn and winter, September to February, low season)
Autumn starts comfortably around 18–24°C (64–75°F), cooling to 8–13°C (46–55°F) in winter. Quieter streets, softer light, and fewer queues make it a relaxed period to explore museums, historic sites, and cafés at an unhurried pace.

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