Rome

Rome : The Eternal City

Best Time of Visit

April - October

Ideal Duration for Visit

4-5 days

Average Budget

INR 30,000/- PER PERSON

Welcome To

Rome

Best Time of Visit

April - October

Ideal Duration for Visit

4-5 days

Average Budget

INR 30,000/- PER PERSON

Planning Toolkit

High Season (May to Mid-September)

Rome's high season is summer, when temperatures are high and you'll likely be standing in lengthy lines and walking a lot, sweating with a lot of other tourists.

Shoulder Season (mid-March to early May, mid-October to early November)

The shoulder season encompasses early spring and mid- to late-fall. Because Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, you will encounter crowds, but it will be slightly less crowded and you will likely have excellent weather for sightseeing.

Low Season (late November to mid-December, mid-January to early March)

Low season is effectively winter, however it starts in late November and lasts through February, with the exception of a few high season spikes as stated above.

World's First Shopping Mall

The world's first shopping mall was built in Rome in 110 AD.

Romans used urine to brush their teeth

Urine included ammonia, which was used to whiten teeth, and Romans frequently used urine as a mouthwash.They even used pee to clean their clothes and do laundry!

Smallest state in the world

The Vatican City is the world's tiniest independent state, ruled by the Pope.

Most churches in the world

In Rome, there are around 900 churches, the majority of which are Christian churches.

By Bus

The major bus station in Rome is located in front of Stazione Termini on Piazza dei Cinquecento, where an information booth can be found. Largo di Torre Argentina and Piazza Venezia are two more key centres.

By Metro

The metro is faster than public transportation, however it has a restricted network. The core is served by two main lines, A (orange) and B (blue), which intersect at Stazione Termini. Trains run from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 1:30 a.m. on weekends.

By Tram

The tram network in Rome is small.

Population

28.7 lakhs

Literacy Rate

20 %

Crime Rate

55.44 %

Language

Italian is the official language. Spanish, French and Portuguese are some widely spoken languages.