Rome

The Eternal City: the Pantheon’s dome has stood unreinforced for 1,900 years — entry costs almost nothing.

Local time: 15:40
Now: 31°CClear…
per day: ~$85 · hotel / night ~$125
Best time: April–May, October

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About Rome

Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber Valley. Vatican City—the smallest country in the world and headquarters of the worldwide Catholic Church under the governance of the Holy See—is an independent country within Rome's municipal boundaries, the only existing example of a country within a city. Rome is often referred to as the "City of Seven Hills" due to its geography, and also as the "Eternal City". Rome is generally considered to be one of the cradles of Western civilization and Western Christian culture, and the centre of the Catholic Church.

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About Rome

Free city guide

Your free first day

Day 1 · Ancient Rome

08:30Colosseum + Forum (book online in advance!) $25
12:30Pizza al taglio at Antico Forno Roscioli $8
14:30The Pantheon — a 43 m dome with zero rebar $6
16:30Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps on foot free
20:00Carbonara in Trastevere: Tonnarello $22

The rest of your trip

Day 2 · The Vatican · Day 3 · Hills and Borghese

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7-day forecast

Sunrise 06:49 · Sunset 19:19

Clear · 31°C, feels like 30°C

Today31°18°
Wed30°18°
Thu28°19°22%
Fri28°20°
Sat27°19°
Sun31°18°
Mon32°17°

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

7-day forecast

When to go to Rome

Average day and night temperatures and rainy days per month over the last 10 years.

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Climate: Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis

When to go to Rome

Top places in the centre

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Quattro Fontane (Four Fountains)
Quattro Fontane
Sights · 0.5 km
Boncompagni Ludovisi Decorative Art Museum
Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi per le arti decorative
Museums · 0.7 kmTu-Su 09:00-18:00; Mo offWebsite
Arch of Septimius Severus
Arco di Settimio Severo
Sights · 1.5 km
Arch of Titus
Arco di Tito
Sights · 1.5 km
Arch of Constantine
Arco di Costantino
Sights · 1.5 km
Capitol Square
Piazza del Campidoglio
Sights · 1.5 km
Palatine Hill
Colle Palatino
Sights · 1.7 kmJan 02-Feb 15,Oct 28-Dec 31 08:30-16:30; Jan 16-Mar 15 08:30-17:00; Mar 16-24 08:30-17:30; Mar 25-Aug 31 08:30-19:15; Sep 01-30 08:30-19:00
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Sights · 2 km
National Etruscan Museum
Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
Museums · 2.3 kmTu-Su 09:00-20:00; Mo off; Jan 01 off; Dec 25 off; easter +1 day openWebsite
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castel Sant’Angelo
Sights · 2.5 kmMo-Su 09:00-19:30
National Gallery of Ancient Art
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica
Museums · 0.5 kmTu-Su 08:30-19:00; Mo off; Jan 1 off; Dec 25 offWebsite
Villa Medici
Accademia di Francia a Roma
Museums · 1.3 kmWebsite
Caligula's Nymphaeum (Horti Lamiani)
Ninfeo di Caligola (Horti Lamiani)
Sights · 1.3 km
Hypogeum of the Aurelii
Ipogeo degli Aureli
Sights · 1.6 km
Jewish Museum of Rome
Museo Ebraico di Roma
Museums · 1.9 kmApr 18-20 off; Apr 25-26 off; Aug 15 off; Aug 09 off; Fr 09:00-13:15; Jan 01 off; Jun 08-09 off; Mar 20 off; May 10 off; Oct 13-14 off; Oct 19-21 off; Oct 07-08 off; Sa off; Sep 29-30 off; Su-Tu 10:00-16:15
Stadium of Domitian
Stadio di Domiziano
Museums · 2 kmMo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-20:00Website
Forum Boarium
Foro Boario
Parks · 2 km
Cloisters of Bramante
Chiostro del Bramante
Museums · 2.1 kmWebsite
Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Massimo
Museums · 0.2 kmWebsite
Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius
Sant'Ignazio di Loyola a Campo Marzio
Temples & churches · 1.4 kmMo-Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 11:30-18:00Website

Top places in the centre

Travel advice (UK FCDO)

No FCDO warnings against travel to this country.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Full advice on GOV.UK

Air and sea right now

Air quality: 43; moderate
UV index: 4.1
Sea temperature: 27°C

Air quality and sea: Open-Meteo

Getting around

In a nutshell: Don't do it. Well, some people actually enjoy it as a master class in defensive driving. Roman traffic is chaotic (and has been since the first century BC), but it is possible to drive there. However, the roads are not logical, the signs are few and the condition of the roads gets worse daily. It will take a few weeks to understand where to drive, to get where you want to go. When driving in Rome it is important to accept that Italians drive in a very pragmatic way. Taking turns and letting people go in front of you is rare, but pedestrians are usually grudgingly yielded to. Motorbikes and scooter…

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Staying safe

Rome is generally a safe place, even for women traveling alone. However, there have been rape cases around the Roma Termini train station, so be careful especially at night time. There is very little violent crime, but plenty of scams and pickpocketing that target tourists. As in any other big city, it is better if you don't look like a tourist : don't exhibit your camera to all and sundry, and keep your money in a safe place. Consciousness and vigilance are your best insurances for avoiding becoming a victim of a crime in Rome. Remember, if you are pickpocketed or victim of another scam, don't be afraid to shou…

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Practical info

Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Italian
Local time: 15:40 GMT+2
Plug types: C, F, L
Calling code: +39
Traffic: Drives on the right
Entry · Russian passport: Visa required
Entry · EU passport: Visa-free

Upcoming public holidays

Sun, Oct 4San Francesco d'AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi's Day
Sun, Nov 1Tutti i SantiAll Saints Day
Tue, Dec 8Immacolata ConcezioneImmaculate Conception
Fri, Dec 25NataleChristmas Day
Sat, Dec 26Santo StefanoSt. Stephen's Day

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Currency converter

Euro€86.6
Russian RubleRUB 8,420
British Pound£74.1

Rates as of September 14, 2026 · Rates: ECB via Frankfurter · ExchangeRate-API

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