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Rome Things toKnow
Population
of Rome: 2.8 million inhabitants
Area: 1,285 km2 (580 sq mi)
Country: Italy, Region: Lazio
Time: GMT/UTC + 1 hour (+ 2 hours in summer)
Telephone area code: +39(06)
Religion:
Roman Catholic (98% of the Population)
Passport/Visa Requirements:
Passports are required by all visitors to Italy, except for citizens of
the following countries, who may enter Italy with a National Identity
Card:
EU countries, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino.
No visas are required for stays of less than 90 days.
History
and Culture:
Rome
Location:
Rome is on the west in Central Italy, not far from the coast. Modern Rome's
main port is Civitavecchia, where cruise ships docks to visit Rome. See
Civitavecchia to Rome Transportation for information about getting to
Rome from the port.
Transportation
to Rome:
The best way to arrive in Rome is by train. The main station, Stazione
Termini is close to the historic center of Rome. There are several outlying
stations, too. You can also arrive by bus near Termini station or in Piazzale
Tiburtina in front of the Tiburtina train station. Rome's airport Fiumicino
is a major international airport and visitors from the United States often
arrive here. You can take a train into Rome from the airport. You'll probably
want to avoid driving in Rome.
Public Transportation in Rome:
Rome has an extensive bus
and metro system (Metripolitana) so
you can easily get almost anywhere on public transportation. Be aware
of pickpockets when riding in crowded subway cars. There is a good transportation
map, Roma that's worth buying if you plan to use public transportation.
Look for it in tourist offices, newspaper stands, or souvenir shops.
Rome
Tourist Information Offices:
There is a tourist office in the train station that can help you find
a hotel and gives out maps and information. Most staff at tourist offices
speak English. The main office is on Via Parigi near the Piazza della
Republica.
Rome Festivals:
During the summer there are music and cultural festivals. The Festa di
San Giovanni, June 23-24, is an important festival with dancing, music,
and food. Around Christmas, there are nativity scenes in many churches
and there are religious festivals and processions during the week before
Easter as well. The Spanish steps are a good place to go for the Spring
Festival in April.
Pickpockets in Rome:
Be aware of pickpockets especially in the train station, on the metro,
and in crowded tourist areas. Pickpockets may be groups of children, people
trying to get you to read something, or even a woman carrying a baby in
a blanket or shawl. As in all crowded places and big cities, you should
always carry your credit cards, money, and passport in a travel pouch
under your clothing.
Rome
Weather:
Rome has a Mediterranean climate. It is sometimes unpleasantly hot in
the summer. Romans will tell you the best weather is to be had in October.
They even have a word, ottobrata, for those bright, sunny, Roman days.
April and May, or Late September through October are the best times to
visit.
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