Italy, Rome
“Oh Rome! my country! city of the soul!”
—Lord Byron, English Poet
Rome, Italy - October 2016
“Rome will exist as long as the Coliseum does; when the Coliseum falls,
so will Rome; when Rome falls, so will the world.”
-Venerable Bede, Saint
so will Rome; when Rome falls, so will the world.”
-Venerable Bede, Saint
Trevi
While traveling through Rome's streets, don't miss the chance to visit the most spectacular attraction in Rome - Trevi Fountain. This late-Baroque masterpiece was created by Nicola Salvi. It has to be at the top of your list of "must-visit" places!
Location: Piazza di Trevi. 00187, Rome
Rome, the capital and the biggest city of Italy, is situated along the Tevere River. It is a center of history and architecture that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Rome Tourist Guide
ATTENTION! BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS! ESPECIALLY IN THE METRO!!!!
APRIL 2019
Rome Capital Tourism (official website)
http://www.turismoroma.it/?lang=en
Italian Tourism (official website)
http://www.italia.it/en/home.html
Travel info
https://www.romeinformation.it/en/
How to get Rome
The best and the most convenient way to get the Rome is by train or by plane.
By Air:
Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino Airport)
http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-
Transfer from Airport to city
The Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport to Rome's Termani airport is an excellent way to
get from the airport to the city center. Trains leave in both directions ervery 15 minutes and the trip
takes about 45 minutes. Cost: 14 Euros. Credit Card or cash can be used for purchase at maschines.
https://leonardo-express.com/
Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (Ciampino Airport)
http://www.ciampino-airport.info/
By Train
If you travel from Europe the best will be to get train to Milan and then go to Rome.
There are 2 types of the trains in Rome: Frecciarossa, the high-speed train that connects Rome, Florence, and Milan.
Frecciabianca and Frecciargento - are the types of trains in Rome too; they connect this city with almost all Italy cities. These trains are little bit slower.
Termini Railway Station is the main railway station of Rome. It is the busiest station all over all Italy; more than 480 000 passengers go through this station during the day.
https://www.romatermini.com/en/train-departures/
By Bus
The most popular bus company that you can use to get Rome is Ecolines.
https://www.eurolines.de/en/home/
By Car
Traveling by car to Rome can be exhausted that’s why it is recommended to have a stopover in Monaco, Pisa, or Genoa.
The road that connects Rome to the South and North of Italy is Autostrada del Sole.
For traveling by car you need to have international driving licence.
By Boat
The most convenient way to use the sea for getting to Rome is a cruise ferry. You will get to Port of Civitavecchia. It is 50 miles (80 km) on west from Eternal city. Then you need to get transport to the city center. It can be train, car, shuttle, taxi, or personal transport.
Accomodation
Hotels
Rome offers a large variety of hotels for everyone. You can find a large range of accomodations, from low-budget hotels with 1 or 2 stars ( called Family Hotels, that are very comfortable and cosy,) to high budget, luxurious hotels. A range of apartments in the city center as well as further out of the hustle and bustle of the city are also available.
Hostels
A good way to save money while traveling is to stay in hostels. There are many small hostels in Rome, both in the city center, as well as in the outlaying districts.
These websites can help you to find the right hotel in Rome:
https://www.rome-accommodation.net/en/
https://www.booking.com
https://www.in-italia.com
www.hotels.com
Rome Tourist Guide
ATTENTION! BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS! ESPECIALLY IN THE METRO!!!!
APRIL 2019
Rome Capital Tourism (official website)
http://www.turismoroma.it/?lang=en
Italian Tourism (official website)
http://www.italia.it/en/home.html
Travel info
https://www.romeinformation.it/en/
How to get Rome
The best and the most convenient way to get the Rome is by train or by plane.
By Air:
Intercontinental Airport Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino Airport)
http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-
Transfer from Airport to city
The Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport to Rome's Termani airport is an excellent way to
get from the airport to the city center. Trains leave in both directions ervery 15 minutes and the trip
takes about 45 minutes. Cost: 14 Euros. Credit Card or cash can be used for purchase at maschines.
https://leonardo-express.com/
Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (Ciampino Airport)
http://www.ciampino-airport.info/
By Train
If you travel from Europe the best will be to get train to Milan and then go to Rome.
There are 2 types of the trains in Rome: Frecciarossa, the high-speed train that connects Rome, Florence, and Milan.
Frecciabianca and Frecciargento - are the types of trains in Rome too; they connect this city with almost all Italy cities. These trains are little bit slower.
Termini Railway Station is the main railway station of Rome. It is the busiest station all over all Italy; more than 480 000 passengers go through this station during the day.
https://www.romatermini.com/en/train-departures/
By Bus
The most popular bus company that you can use to get Rome is Ecolines.
https://www.eurolines.de/en/home/
By Car
Traveling by car to Rome can be exhausted that’s why it is recommended to have a stopover in Monaco, Pisa, or Genoa.
The road that connects Rome to the South and North of Italy is Autostrada del Sole.
For traveling by car you need to have international driving licence.
By Boat
The most convenient way to use the sea for getting to Rome is a cruise ferry. You will get to Port of Civitavecchia. It is 50 miles (80 km) on west from Eternal city. Then you need to get transport to the city center. It can be train, car, shuttle, taxi, or personal transport.
Accomodation
Hotels
Rome offers a large variety of hotels for everyone. You can find a large range of accomodations, from low-budget hotels with 1 or 2 stars ( called Family Hotels, that are very comfortable and cosy,) to high budget, luxurious hotels. A range of apartments in the city center as well as further out of the hustle and bustle of the city are also available.
Hostels
A good way to save money while traveling is to stay in hostels. There are many small hostels in Rome, both in the city center, as well as in the outlaying districts.
These websites can help you to find the right hotel in Rome:
https://www.rome-accommodation.net/en/
https://www.booking.com
https://www.in-italia.com
www.hotels.com
We had two great private tours in Rome, both booked through the company, Contexttravel. The guides were very interesting and well informed. Both guides took us to interestimg places, off the beaten track. Highly recommended!
Guided Food Tour with Maurizio
We had four great stops for local food with Maurizio; the local market, a pizza shop, a bakery (for Easter cake) and a wine tasting at a modern wine bar. All of it very tasty and very well explained by Maurizio.
We had four great stops for local food with Maurizio; the local market, a pizza shop, a bakery (for Easter cake) and a wine tasting at a modern wine bar. All of it very tasty and very well explained by Maurizio.
MAURIZIO DI FRANCO
"I was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, to Italian-born
parents. I spent much of my youth working in my
family’s restaurant, which first opened my eyes to the
traditional foods of Italy and the wines that they pair
so perfectly with. At university, I studied Italian
language and culture, and it was during a semester
abroad in Florence when I fell in love with the Italian
way of life and one Italian in particular: my wife,
Paola. In 2009, I moved to Rome to study to become
a sommelier and never left. I now hold a certificate
from the Associazione Italiana Sommelier and have
been offering food tours and leading wine tastings for
tourists ever since.
When not traveling to visit the country’s many
winemaking areas, I’m most often found around the
table with friends and family sharing a good meal
along with a great natural wine, craft beer, or a
well-made cocktail."
Contact: maurizio.difranco@gmail.com
"I was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, to Italian-born
parents. I spent much of my youth working in my
family’s restaurant, which first opened my eyes to the
traditional foods of Italy and the wines that they pair
so perfectly with. At university, I studied Italian
language and culture, and it was during a semester
abroad in Florence when I fell in love with the Italian
way of life and one Italian in particular: my wife,
Paola. In 2009, I moved to Rome to study to become
a sommelier and never left. I now hold a certificate
from the Associazione Italiana Sommelier and have
been offering food tours and leading wine tastings for
tourists ever since.
When not traveling to visit the country’s many
winemaking areas, I’m most often found around the
table with friends and family sharing a good meal
along with a great natural wine, craft beer, or a
well-made cocktail."
Contact: maurizio.difranco@gmail.com