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Rome travel guides
Short answers to the questions people ask before and during a Rome trip, with the tours and hotels that fit when you are ready to book.
Rome FCO Airport to the City: Train, Bus or Taxi
The Rome FCO airport train, the bus and a taxi all take you to the city centre.
Trevi Fountain Visit: Tickets, Hours and Best Time
You do not need a ticket to look at the Trevi Fountain.
Rome Florence Train: Time, Price and Other Ways
The Rome Florence train takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on a fast Frecciarossa or Italo.
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Best Time to Visit Rome: A Month-by-Month Verdict
The best time to visit Rome is April, or the early autumn weeks of September and October, when days are warm but not hot.
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Piazza Navona: A Walk Through Old Rome
Piazza Navona is worth about an hour of your day.
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Rome-Naples Train: Time, Fare and Pompeii Trip
The Rome-Naples train takes about one hour on a high-speed Frecciarossa or Italo.
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Spanish Steps: Free, No Sitting, Nearby Stops
The Spanish Steps in Rome are a free public staircase between Piazza di Spagna and the church of Trinità dei Monti.
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Circus Maximus: Worth Seeing, Tickets and Hours
The Circus Maximus is a long, open valley in Rome where chariots once raced.
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Rome to Venice Train: Times, Prices, How to Buy
The Rome-Venice train is a high-speed ride that takes about 3 hours and 34 minutes on Italo.
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Rome Termini Train Station: Your First 30 Minutes
Rome Termini train station is the city's main rail hub, where airport trains, high-speed trains and two metro lines meet.
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Best Restaurants in Rome: What to Order and Where
The best restaurants in Rome are the small trattorias that cook the classic Roman dishes well.
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Rome to Amalfi Coast: Train, Ferry, Car or Tour
Rome to Amalfi Coast trips work best by train to Naples or Salerno and then a bus or ferry.
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Paris-Rome Train: Change in Milan, One Day
The Paris-Rome train trip works in one day with a change in Milan.
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Rome Bari Train: Time, Changes and Closer Trips
The Rome Bari train is a long trip of several hours.
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Milan to Rome Train: Fastest and Cheapest Ways
The Milan-Rome train takes about 2 hours 50 minutes on the fastest Frecciarossa and Italo services, and Italo tickets start at €29.90.
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Rome Metro Map: Lines, Tickets and Times
The Rome metro map is simple: three lines called A.
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Rome Cruise Port to the City: Train, Transfer or Taxi
The Rome cruise port is Civitavecchia, and the fastest way into the city is a direct train that reaches Termini station in about 45 minutes.
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Rome 3 Day Itinerary: Sights, Bookings and Swaps
A good Rome 3 day itinerary puts ancient Rome on day 1.
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Rome Travel for First-Timers: Five Steps
Rome travel works best when you pick your month first.
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Capitoline Museums: Hours, Tickets and Highlights
The Capitoline Museums are worth two to three hours if you like Roman statues.
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Domus Aurea: Is Nero's Palace Worth Seeing?
The Domus Aurea is Nero's Golden House, a palace buried under Rome's Oppian Hill.
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Christmas in Rome: Open Sights and Prices
Christmas in Rome is worth the trip if you book your big sights early and plan around the days when they close.
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Rome CIA Airport: How to Reach Termini
Rome CIA airport is Ciampino, the smaller of Rome's two airports.
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Mamertine Prison in Rome: Hours, Price, Verdict
The Mamertine Prison in Rome still exists, and you can visit it every day from 9:00 to 17:00 for €10.
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Rome Neighborhoods: Which One Fits You
The best Rome neighborhoods for most visitors are Centro Storico for sights.
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Rome Nightlife: Walks, Aperitivo, Opera and Safety
Rome nightlife runs on an early aperitivo, a late dinner.
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Vatican Dress Code: What to Wear and Carry
The Vatican dress code means no sleeveless or low-cut tops, no shorts above the knee, no miniskirts and no hats.
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Rome Shopping: Best Streets and Markets
Rome shopping falls into four kinds of places: luxury streets, everyday high streets, vintage markets and outlets outside the city.
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Roma Pass: Is It Worth the Money?
The Roma Pass is usually not worth the money if your plan is the Colosseum plus some metro rides.
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Rome or Florence: Which City Fits Your Trip
Rome or Florence comes down to what you want to see.
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Is Rome Safe? Scams, Areas and Smart Habits
Rome is safe for most visitors, because the UK government says crime levels in Italy are generally low and the real risk is petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching.
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How Many Days in Rome: What Each Cut Costs You
Three full days is the best answer to how many days in Rome for most first visits.
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Lazio Tickets in Rome: Where to Buy Them Safely
Lazio Rome tickets are sold by the club itself, online through Vivaticket and in its Lazio Style shops, so buy only from those channels.
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Free Things to Do in Rome: 8 Sights Without a Ticket
Free things to do in Rome include St.
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Rome Honeymoon: Stay, Evenings and Costs
A Rome honeymoon works best with three or four nights in one central area.
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Secret Things to Do in Rome: 7 Quieter Places
Secret things to do in Rome are the sights that limit entry with timed slots or booked tickets.
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Is Rome Worth Visiting: Yes, With Four Catches
Rome is worth visiting for most travellers, because few cities offer so much ancient history.
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Things to Do in Rome with Teens: 7 Picks Teens Enjoy
The best things to do in Rome with teens are hands-on ones.
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Rome Museum Tickets: Which Ones to Book Ahead
Rome museum tickets are best bought online before you go, and the Borghese Gallery will not let anyone in without a reserved two-hour slot.
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Rome Walking Tour Map: A Free 5-Stop Route
A Rome walking tour map works best as one loop through the old centre that links five stops.