Useful Information: ROME

Useful Info:Rome
The Eternal City

 

What you Need to Know About Rome

Oh, no! You've lost your passport and you don't know where to go. Or, you've decided to use the buses around Rome and you don't understand the system. Here we have all of those answers and then some. If you don't know where to do your laundry, you'll find that here. If you don't know what the weather will be like, you'll also find that here.

These are all of the things that you wish someone would have told you before visiting or moving to a new country. Things work differently every where you go, so we think it's best to brush up on this important information. Even if you don't study these pages before leaving, at least it's comforting always knowing that they are here to guide you.

You are probably wondering "is Rome very expensive?" or "How much money do I need a day in Rome?" Rome is expensive but it is a big city and offers a wide range of services for all kinds of people. You have to take into account the fact that:

  • a simple ticket (valid 100 minutes) costs 1.50 €.
  • day ticket (valid 24 hours): 6 €.
  • a coffee costs 0.80 € standing,  3 € at the tables.
  • taxi from Fiumicino Airport: 48 €.

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Rome: Emergency Numbers, Medical info and more

What are some of the first questions you ask yourself when moving to a city in a new country? Well no doubt you’ll find yourself wondering where you could find embassies, what are the emergency numbers, can you find your bank, what’s the public transport like and so on. In this page...

Rome Laundromats

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Tap Water

Rome is characterized by "Nasoni", also called "fontanelle" (little fountains), the name is inspired by the typical curved iron faucet, whose shape recalled the idea of a large nose: water is almost always drinking water, otherwise you may find the note that water is not drinkable. All distribution points are regularly checked: here you can find the map of the fountains.

So can you drink tap water in Rome? Certainly yes, tap water in Rome is clean and healthy according to all international water quality standards and usually tastes good.

The ideal location: What is the best area in Rome to stay?

The best area to stay in Rome is certainly the historic center: you avoid wasting time on public transport and you can easily visit the main monuments mostly on foot and immerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere of the capital.

 

Rome Transportation 

The buses Rome network is has over 350 bus lines and maybe it can get confusing to find the right bus. Here you can find all the information that you will need for the main buses Rome lines and some tips that will help to get around the city by bus...

Shopping in Rome

Rome is not only a beautiful city of art, rich in history, tradition and culture. In addition to admiring the churches, monuments of Rome, it offers a little paradise on earth for all shopping lovers because there are several shopping streets.
So what is famous in Rome for shopping? We have drawn up a sort of shopping itinerary. In Rome you can buy any kind of product, from souvenirs to handmade products; from big fashion labels to big shopping malls.

We have selected the most famous shopping streets:

  • Via del Corso: the most popular shopping street in Rome - home of the most famous international brands and luxury brands that have made Italian history.
  • Vie del Tridente - via Condotti, via Borgognona, via Frattina: via Condotti, via Borgognona and via Frattina. The nearby via Condotti, via Borgognona and via Frattina are part of the famous "Tridente" that begins near the central Spanish Steps and are known as the most expensive streets of the Eternal City.
  • Via del Boschetto: it is the street in Rome where all the best vintage shops are located.
  • Viale Guglielmo Marconi: in this avenue you will find a wide assortment of shops, from big names to the cheapest ones, from electronics stores to bookstores.
  • Via Tuscolana: in this street of the Capital you can find dozens of small shops with the latest fashion, next to the stores of large multinationals in the fashion industry.

So where can I buy clothes in Rome? In Via del Corso you can find all the most famous, well-known and 'commercial' brands: H&M, Tally Weijl, Sisley, Liu Jo, Vans, Ralph Lauren, Zara, Calzedonia, Kiko, Mango, Desigual, Fornarina.

Generally Rome's shops open around 9:00/9:30 am and close around 8:00/20:30 pm. Most of the shops in the centre are open all day long, while those just outside the centre generally close for lunch and reopen in the early afternoon.

 

 

Weather in Rome

What's the weather like in Rome? If you don't want any unhappy surprises, read our guide

 

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