Rome
Travel Guide
Rome layers three thousand years of history into a single city — the Colosseum and Roman Forum stand blocks from Renaissance piazzas and Baroque fountains, while Vatican City sits within its borders as its own sovereign state. Wander cobbled streets in Trastevere for trattorias serving cacio e pepe, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and climb the Spanish Steps at golden hour. Rome rewards slow travel: gelato breaks, long lunches, and getting pleasantly lost between ruins are as much the point as any single landmark.
Local Time
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Currency
EUR
Language
Italian
Best Time
April to June and September to October
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Must See Attractions
Top Attractions in Rome
1Must Visit
Colosseum
The largest amphitheatre ever built, completed in 80 AD, once hosted gladiatorial contests for up to 80,000 spectators. Its partially ruined arena floor and underground hypogeum (where fighters and animals waited before combat) are still visible today, making it Rome's most recognisable ancient landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2Must Visit
Roman Forum
Once the political and commercial heart of ancient Rome, the Forum is now a sprawling archaeological park of temple ruins, triumphal arches, and the remains of the Senate house. Walking its Via Sacra gives a tangible sense of the daily life of the empire that shaped much of Western law, language, and architecture.
3Must Visit
Trevi Fountain
This 18th-century Baroque fountain, depicting Oceanus on a chariot drawn by sea horses, is the largest in Rome and one of the most photographed sites in the world. Tradition holds that tossing a coin over your shoulder into the water guarantees a return trip to the city.
4Must Visit
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Home to Michelangelo's ceiling and Last Judgment fresco, the Sistine Chapel caps a museum complex holding one of the world's greatest art collections, amassed by the Catholic Church over centuries. The route through the museums passes the Raphael Rooms and the Gallery of Maps before reaching the chapel itself.
Rome, Made Easy.
Rome at a Glance
Everything you need to know about Rome, in one place — so you can plan less and experience more.
Peak season is June to August.
English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Cards widely accepted; carry some cash for smaller vendors.
Observes UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer).
No visa for EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia (up to 90 days). Schengen visa for others.
Extremely safe for tourists; low crime rate.
4G/5G widely available in tourist areas.
A focused, efficient trip.
Flight Times
From London: 2.5 hoursFrom Dubai: 6 hoursFrom New York: 9-10 hoursMust-See Attractions
Last updated: Fri Sep 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).
Travel FAQ
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Quick answers to the most common questions about visiting Rome.
The best time to visit Rome is April to June and September to October. Peak season runs from June to August when weather is most favourable and attractions are busiest. Consider avoiding August (extreme heat, many locals on holiday).