Travel facts
Currency: € Euro.
Visas:
Generally tourists from Europe, USA and the Commonwealth do not require Visas for Italy. Check out: Italian Embassy
Getting there:
Arrive by air into either Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport 32km from city or Ciampino airport 15km from city.
Getting around:
Rome offers 2 metro lines, Line A red line and Line B blue line, and their entrances are indicated by a large red sign marked with an M. There will be signs in both the station and on the train showing the stops along the route. Your ticket will be validated when going through the turnstile.
Those with passes can walk through the open lane while showing their pass to the attendant. Check out:Rome Guide
Tipping:
10-15% is normal in cabs and
restaurants (where a service
charge is usually included in your
bill).
What to see in Rome
| The Colosseum The Colosseum Metro: Colosseo Jubilee Gardens. Tel. 0039 06 399 677 00 The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a giant amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome. Originally capable of seating 45,000 to 50,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. |
| Sistine Chapel and The Vatican The Vatican Metro: Ottaviano Vatican Museums. Tel. 0039 06 69 88 44 66 The Vatican City, built originally as the Emperor Hadrian`s Mausoleum, tress and prison has witnessed many fierce battles for control of the city. Visit St Peters Basilica, Michaelangelo`s Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms. |