Rome is a city in the central part of Italy, as well as the capital of the state. The city is the seat of the president, ministries and other departments. The population of the city is about 2.8 million people. Rome is an important political, financial, economic and tourist center. Part of the city is the smallest state in the world – the Vatican.
Travel by car
Traveling in Rome by car is not recommended for tourists. Traffic on the roads is intensified at almost any time of the day. In addition, the largest sights of the city are located in the restricted traffic zone, which cannot be entered without a special permit. Parking is only possible in designated paid parking areas.
Public transport
Roman public transport is very extensive – it includes several dozen bus routes, 2 underground metro lines and several commuter rail lines, tram lines and 2 trolleybus lines. The city center is part of one group, so when visiting Rome, it is enough to purchase a ticket valid only in this area. There is a single ticket system.
Metro
There are two underground metro lines in Rome. They form an X symbol on the city map and intersect at Teremini station. This is the fastest and most convenient mode of transport in the city, although it does not cover the entire city.
Taxi
Characteristic white taxis go around Rome. It is not the cheapest mode of transport, and besides, it is not the most convenient due to traffic congestion. All of them have taximeters. The price is calculated in the car.
Air travel
There are two major international passenger airports near the city. Rome Ciampino Airport is located 15 km from the center of Rome. It cooperates with several cheap airlines. Rome Fiumicino Airport is located 30 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Italy and offers a huge selection of international flights from most countries in the world.
Interesting places
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world where history speaks to tourists from almost every corner.
Worth seeing, in particular, are the Basilica of St. John, St. Paul and St. Agnes. Sacred architecture is by far the most powerful side of this city.
Here you can find the remains of millennial buildings – a large circus and the Roman Forum (the old square in Rome), the Colosseum and much more.
Visiting the “eternal city”, many cannot deny themselves the pleasure of taking a memorable photo at the Trevi Fountain.
