Colosseum and Roman Forum
The ancient amphitheatre and the neighbouring ruins of the Forum and Palatine Hill trace the public and daily life of imperial Rome.
Travel guide · Italy
Rome
Why visit Rome?
Rome layers more than two thousand years of history into a centre you can explore on foot, where ancient ruins, baroque churches and lively squares sit just streets apart. Roman cooking is straightforward and hearty, best enjoyed in neighbourhood trattorias over a plate of cacio e pepe, carbonara or amatriciana.
Not to miss
Pantheon
This ancient temple turned church is crowned by a dome with an open oculus that lets daylight, and sometimes rain, fall into the centre of the hall.
Trastevere
Across the Tiber, this district of cobbled lanes and ochre walls comes alive in the evening around its trattorias and the basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Vatican City
Surrounded by Rome, Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo.
Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain
Piazza Navona, with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, and the Trevi Fountain are natural stops on a walk through baroque Rome.
Testaccio
Once the city's slaughterhouse district, Testaccio is known for traditional Roman cooking and a covered market where locals do their shopping.
When to go?
Spring and early autumn bring mild days that suit long walks between the ancient sites. Summer is hot and dry, so plan sightseeing for early morning or late afternoon. Autumn is the rainiest season, especially November, while winter stays cool but seldom harsh.
The warmest month is Aug (around 41 °C by day), the coolest Feb (-5 °C at night); the driest is Jul and the wettest Nov.
| Month | Day / night | Rain | Flights from Amsterdam | Flights from Brussels | Flights from Quebec City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / -4° | 73 mm | US$201 | US$74 | US$650 |
| Feb | 19° / -5° | 77 mm | US$208 | US$75 | — |
| Mar | 24° / -4° | 69 mm | US$208 | US$89 | — |
| Apr | 27° / -2° | 56 mm | US$232 | US$93 | — |
| May | 32° / 4° | 57 mm | US$235 | US$89 | US$739 |
| Jun | 37° / 8° | 34 mm | US$235 | US$93 | — |
| Jul | 39° / 14° | 26 mm | US$235 | US$118 | US$991 |
| Aug | 41° / 13° | 26 mm | US$235 | US$128 | — |
| Sep | 36° / 8° | 70 mm | — | — | — |
| Oct | 30° / 4° | 82 mm | — | — | — |
| Nov | 26° / -1° | 114 mm | US$201 | US$124 | US$659 |
| Dec | 19° / -4° | 91 mm | US$200 | US$102 | US$759 |
Climate: 1991-2020 normals (NASA POWER), daytime highs and night-time lows. Prices: the lowest round-trip fares Voly saw in recent months for a departure that month; they change all the time.
Practical tips
The historic centre is best covered on foot, with the metro, buses and trams handy for reaching the Vatican or outlying districts. Staying in Monti, Trastevere or around Campo de' Fiori keeps most sights within walking distance. Try supplì, Roman-style artichokes and, for breakfast, a cream-filled maritozzo.
At a glance
- Country : Italy
- Currency : euro (EUR)
- Languages : Italian
- Time zone : Europe/Rome (UTC+1) — difference with Montreal: +6 h, with Paris: 0 h (varies with daylight saving)
Entry requirements (passport, visa) depend on your nationality and change: check them with your government before booking.
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