Thursday, 31 May 2007

City Preview - Rome

Must Do's

  • Colosseum
  • Arc Di Constantino (arc of constantine)
  • Foro Romano (Roman forum)
  • Palatino (palace ruins)
  • Terme di Caracalla (baths of caracalla)
  • Bacca della Verita (mouth of truth)
  • Circus Maximus (tip: No ruins here. Just a huge ground. Overlooked by the Palantino)

NB: The above are within walking distance of each other. Take the underground line B.

  • Pantheon
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish fountain
  • Spanish steps
  • Sant Angelo Castle
  • The Vatican City (tip: Visitng times vary. Check before you visit)

NB: Take the underground line A for the above sites.

Transport in Rome is quite efficient. €4.00 will get you a day ticket to be used on the underground, busses and trams.

Airports:

Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) Airport to central Rome:

  • Train - Leonardo Express direct to Termini (Rome's main station)
  • Bus - Terravision direct to Termini
  • Taxi - very expensive

Ciampino Airport to central Rome:

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