🇮🇹 Rome

Rome is a living museum where ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and modern Italian life coexist. Two thousand years of history are woven into the streets, and the food alone is worth the trip.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1)

Currency

EUR

Language

Italian

Best months

Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Getting around

Metro has two main lines (A and B). Buses cover more ground but can be slow. Walking is the best way to discover the centro storico. BIT ticket valid 100 minutes.

Major Annual Events

Easter at the Vatican

culture

Papal Mass at St. Peter's Square and the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum

March-April

Estate Romana

festival

Summer-long festival of outdoor cinema, concerts, and performances across the city

June-September

Rome Film Festival

culture

International film festival at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

October

Notte Bianca

art

All-night cultural event with museums, galleries, and monuments open until dawn

September

Neighborhoods

Trastevere

Cobblestoned charm, trattorias, local nightlife

Testaccio

Food market, authentic Roman cuisine, clubs

Monti

Bohemian boutiques, wine bars, vintage shops

Prati

Near Vatican, upscale dining, quieter residential feel