You can visit the city of Rome, if you want to hear the echoing tales of rich Roman history, culture, and religion. Rome, the capital of Italy, was founded by Romulus in 753 B.C. Located on the confluence of the river Aniene and the river Tiber, in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula, Rome is the largest city of Italy, and the capital of Latium and Rome province.
Often dubbed as the “Eternal City,” Rome is the see of the pope as the holy kingdom Vatican City is within the City. It is also referred to as the “threshold of the Apostles,” as the Vatican City, the sovereign territory of the Holy See and smallest nation in the world is enclave of Rome.
With the Historic Centre of Rome listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Rome is a very popular tourist destination. The city is known for its numerous attractions.
Top Attractions Of Rome: —
Colosseo: The Colosseo district is the heart of ancient Rome. the heart of ancient Rome, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Forum of Augustus, the Forum and Markets of Trajan, the Capitoline and its museums
City Center, Rome: The Historical Centre is dominated by the traditional Seven hills of Rome – the Capitoline, Palatine, Viminal, Quirinal, Esquiline, Caelian, and Aventine hills; the Aventine Hill contains the Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla. The Rome's 3,000 years old Centro Storico is a must-see sight for art lovers
Vatican City: Within the city of Rome, the independent Papal State, Vatican City is the location of Saint Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican Library, Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and other important works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto, and Botticelli, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Vaticano - the area around Vatican City.
Museums of Rome: Rome offers opulent collection of museums, which include The National Museum of Rome, the Museum of Roman Civilization, the Villa Giulia National Etruscan Museum, the Capitoline Museums, the Borghese Gallery, the Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
Quick Facts About Rome: —
• Population: 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)
• Currency: The euro: 100 cents = 1 euro
• Religion: Roman Catholic (98% of the Population)
• Rome climate: temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to mid-May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)
• Emergency numbers: Dial 112 to reach the emergency services in the EU, 112 for Police, 113 for Ambulance, and 115 for Fire.
• Passport/Visa Requirements: Passports are required for all visitors, except for citizens of the EU countries, Switzerland, Monaco, and San Marino, who may enter Italy with a National Identity Card. No visas are required for stays of less than 90 days.
Getting Into Rome: —
The two main air gateways to Rome are Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino International Airport. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, located in Fiumicino, 34 km from Rome's historic city center, is the largest international airport of Italy. The airport is also known as Rome-Fiumicino International Airport. The airport is the hub of the Italian flag carrier, Alitalia, receives most of the international flights. The airport has well organized and connected public transportation network.
Located 15 km southeast of central Rome at Ciampino, the Ciampino International Airport is a joint civilian, commercial and military airport near Rome in Italy. The Ciampino Airport is small, but one of the busiest airports in Italy. Most of the discount airlines in Europe, such as Easyjet, Ryanair and Wizzair flights, offer flights to the Ciampino Airport, Rome. The airport is closer to the city center, but hasn’t direct train connection.