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The infamous capital city of Italy, Rome is one of the most fascinating and historical places on earth. Crammed full of ancient monuments, buildings and unforgettable sights, Rome is a firm favourite with visitors young and old from right across the globe.
Load up a brand new memory card and take a voyage of discovery through the many ancient backstreets and impressive attractions Rome has to offer. As you come into the city by road, you can’t fail to spot the iconic Colosseum looming down with its imposing structure and fascinating stories to tell. Wonderfully preserved and maintained, it’s easy to imagine the crowds of ancient Romans sitting on its stone steps whilst watching the often blood-thirsty entertainment of old. Of course there’s also the religious sites of St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel before you climb the Spanish Steps leading into the stunning Villa Borghese park. Then finish off with the romantic backdrop of the Trevi Fountain before tucking into a famous delicious pizza, pasta or seafood dish in one of the many restaurants and trattorias.
If a buzzing entertainment scene is your idea of the perfect evening out, then you’re in for a treat too. There’s an abundance of trendy bars and nightclubs to choose from (if your feet can take it after a long day round the sights of course!). Why not begin with a prosecco on the terrace of your nearest café or hotel and see where the night takes you after sun down.
Finally, it’s well worth considering the purchase of a Roma Pass for your trip to the Italian capital. Offering unlimited travel on public transport, free entry and skip the lines to your first two museums and a reduced price on any more you visit, you may well find the Roma Pass offers excellent value for money. However, if you also want to add in the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and bus tours, the OMNIA Vatican and Rome card may be more suitable. After all, Rome can get quite pricey, but with one of these special cards everything’s included and paid for up front which really helps with budgeting!
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5 Things You Need to Know About Rome
Rome is an ancient, beautiful place to visit, but it’s worth getting clued up on a few things before you go:
Time Difference: UTC +2 hours
Currency: Euro
Native Language: Italian
Weather: Summer time (May to September) can be stiflingly hot in Rome, easily reaching up to 35 degrees C. With this in mind, it’s worth visiting in the spring and autumn when it’s still pleasant but more comfortable for walking around. Winters are mild, generally around 12 degrees C and can be a slightly quieter time to come too.
Sales Tax: 20%
Flying to Rome from the NZ
Before you start planning your trip, here’s everything you’ll need to know when flying to Rome from the United States.
Flight Times
Travelling times vary depending on where in the NZ you’re flying from. As a guide, from New York to Rome takes around 8 hours, whilst Los Angeles to Rome is around 14 hours.
Entry Requirements
NZ citizens may enter Italy for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Passports should have at least six months remaining validity beyond your departure date.
Airlines That Fly to Rome
The following airlines currently offer direct flights from the NZ to Rome:
- Iberia
- Delta
- Norwegian Airlines
- Air France
- KLM
- Alitalia
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Finnair
- Lufthansa
- KLM
- Brussels Airlines
The Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (also known as Rome Fiumicino) (FCO)
Fiumicino Airport is 30km away from the city centre, so the fastest you can reach it is in a taxi which takes 40 minutes. Buses and trains may take longer than this, especially at busy times. SIT BUS Shuttle connects Rome Fiumicino Airport (Terminal 3) with Piazza Cavour and Termini Station in Rome. You can buy tickets on board the bus or online for 8€. Buses leave 8.30am to 00.30. TERRAVISION is one of the cheapest ways to get from Fiumicino to the city centre at 4€ one-way.
10 Rome Must-Dos
Make the most of your time in Rome using our list of the ten main things to see whilst you’re there:
- Colosseum
- Pantheon
- Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Galleria Borghese
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Spanish Steps
- Trevi Fountain
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Trastevere
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