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FCO · 41.89° N · 12.51° E · Italy

Rome

Ancient ruins, Renaissance art and long lunches in Italy's capital.

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About Rome

In short

  • The Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • St Peter's Basilica
  • Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • The Pantheon
  • Trevi Fountain

At a glance

Country
Italy
Region
Europe
Local time
GMT+2
Time difference
4 hours behind Dhaka5 hours behind in January
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Italian
Main airports
  • FCORome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
  • CIACiampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
Flight time
About 2.5 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October
Deals
3 deals

Rome has been lived in for nearly 3,000 years, and you feel it everywhere. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill share one ticket, and the Pantheon, nearly 2,000 years old, still has its original concrete dome.

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, holds St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, where Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel is the highlight. Book tickets ahead for both the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums.

Between sights, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, wander the cobbled lanes of Trastevere and stop for gelato.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change, so check the official sources below before you book. Italy uses the EU's Entry/Exit System for short stay visitors who are not EU nationals. The EU's official Travel to Europe site explains it, along with the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Health

Read TravelHealthPro's Italy page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip if you have any health questions. Summers are hot, so drink plenty of water, use sun protection and plan breaks out of the midday sun. Travel insurance that covers medical care is sensible.

Money

The currency is the euro (EUR). Carry some cash for small purchases and markets, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. AprilBest
  5. MayBest
  6. JuneBest
  7. JulyNot ideal
  8. AugustNot ideal
  9. SeptemberBest
  10. OctoberBest
  11. November
  12. December

April, May, September and October usually bring warm days that suit sightseeing. July and August are the hottest months, with average highs above 30°C, and November and December are the wettest.

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  • Hotel

    Hassler Roma

    At the top of the Spanish Steps, the Hassler is run by the Wirth family and has 82 individually designed rooms and terraces looking over the rooftops of Rome.

    Live prices

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Pictures of Rome

  • The columned portico and dome of the Pantheon in Rome, with a fountain and obelisk in the quiet square in front
    The Pantheon and the fountain in the square before it
  • An orange scooter parked on a narrow cobbled street in Trastevere, between old ochre and pink houses with shutters
    A cobbled street in Trastevere
  • The Temple of Aesculapius on its island in the lake of Villa Borghese, among tall trees, with rowing boats on the water
    The lake and the Temple of Aesculapius in the gardens of Villa Borghese
  • Marble sculptures of a rearing sea horse and a triton above cascading water at the Trevi Fountain in Rome
    Marble figures and falling water at the Trevi Fountain

Questions about Rome

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Do I need a visa to visit Rome?

It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Rules change, so check the official entry requirements for Italy before you book. If you are not an EU national, the EU's official Travel to Europe site explains the Entry/Exit System and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

Checked on 14 October 2026

Is there a dress code for St Peter's Basilica?

Yes. St Peter's Basilica asks every visitor to cover their shoulders, and men to wear long trousers and women skirts below the knee or trousers. Pack a light layer to cover up if you visit on a hot day.

Checked on 14 October 2026

How do I get around Rome?

Rome has a Metro with three lines, A, B and C, alongside buses and trams. Line C runs from Colosseo station, near the Colosseum.

How do I get from Fiumicino Airport into Rome?

Trains link Fiumicino Airport (FCO) with the city: an express train runs without stopping to Termini station in the centre, and a regional line serves other stations. The airport is about 30 km from Rome.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

April, May, September and October are usually the most comfortable months for sightseeing, with warm days. July and August are the hottest, with average highs above 30°C, so plan early starts and indoor breaks if you travel then.

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