History, human genius and the hot midday sun have conspired to make Rome one of the world’s most seductive and thrilling cities.
History, human genius and the hot midday sun have conspired to make Rome one of the world’s most seductive and thrilling cities.
Population: 2.863.322
Rome is Italy’s capital and largest city, and while history reverberates all around, modern life is lived to the full. Rome is Italy’s political and religious heartbeat and the twin presence of government and Church dominates the city.
Many city-centre palazzi house government offices while over in the Vatican the dome of St Peter’s Basilica serves to remind everyone of the pope’s presence. Political intrigue is thick in the air and as tourists tuck into their pasta politicians hunker down to hatch plots over spaghetti and wine.
Rome still contains some of that era’s most important structures as well the historic buildings of the empires that followed.
Source: http://www.italylogue.com/rome
Its average annual temperature is above 20 °C during the day and 10 °C at night. December, January and February are the coldest months, with average temperatures around 12.5 °C during the day and 3.6 °C at night, he coldest month is January.
The warmest months are July and August, the average temperature is 30 °C during the day and 18 °C at night. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of, with light snow or flurries occurring almost every winter, generally without accumulation. The average relative humidity is 75%.
Rome's bus network is extensive and functions quite well, but the metro (subway) is much simpler for the short-term visitors to master.
Public transportation Tickets must be purchased in advance from tabacchis, newsstands, bars, or vending machines at metro and major bus stops.
Metro: The Roman metro (called Metropolitana by residents) goes round rather than through the historic city. It has only two lines, A (red) and B (blue), which cross at Termini Central Station. Trains run approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30am until 11.30pm every day (until 0:30am on Saturdays).
Buses and Trams: There are hundreds of bus lines, running from 5:30am till midnight. All buses and trams travel in both directions.
Electric buses: In an effort to minimize pollution in the small backstreets of the historic center, the city has established several electric bus lines to navigate alleyways barely wide enough for a Vespa.
Night buses: Over 20 night bus lines run from 00:30am to 5:30am. From the two piazzas buses leave for all directions every 30 minutes. Night bus stops are marked with an owl. You can purchase tickets on board.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport): 1.50 €
Monthly Pass (Regular Price): 35.00 €
The Pantheon: Rome's temple to the gods is remarkably intact, a great feat considering that it was originally constructed in 27 B.C. The Pantheon took on yet another role as a designated tomb for some of the city's artists and elite including the painter Raphael and former kings of Italy. The building’s been in constant use for two thousand years.
Colosseum: Is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world.
Vatican City: Even though it's located in Rome, Vatican City has been an independent state since 1929 with its own flag, coins and stamps. It even has its own militia, the Swiss Guard, which protects this state, the Pope and the 800 full-time citizens and visiting residents. The first impressive site is St. Peter's Square itself designed by Bernini in the late 17th century.
Piazza Navona: Rome is known for beautiful and charming squares lined with restaurants and open-air cafes. The loveliest of them all is the large public square at Piazza Navona. The square contains 3 fountains, and the largest and most memorable is Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers with each of the 4 statues representing a river from different continents.
Source: http://travel.usnews.com/Rome_Italy
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