Rome

The Eternal City is a living museum where ancient ruins sit alongside Renaissance masterpieces and vibrant street life. Every corner reveals layers of history spanning nearly 3,000 years.

Best time to visit

Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Essentials

Currency: EUR
Language: Italian
Timezone: Rome

Average temperatures

Jan 12°Feb 13°Mar 15°Apr 18°May 23°Jun 28°Jul 31°Aug 31°Sep 27°Oct 22°Nov 16°Dec 12°

Things to do

Explore the Roman ForumThrow a coin in the Trevi FountainVisit Vatican City and the Sistine ChapelEat pasta in TrastevereTour the PantheonEnjoy gelato on the Spanish Steps

Local cuisine

CarbonaraCacio e pepeSupplìGelato

The Colosseum, completed in 80 AD, once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests. It remains the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built and a powerful symbol of Imperial Rome.