Things to know BEFORE you go to ROME | Travel Tips 2020

in this video we'll cover all you needto know before traveling to Rome like where all the major attractions what'sthe best time to visit where to stay how to use public transportation how muchthings cost what power plugs and outlet styles theyuse best apps to use in Rome best views of the city and many other practicalinformation this video is sponsored by septics and number one brand for traveladapters on amazon don't forget to like this video subscribe to our Channel andenable notifications and share your own experience and recommendations or ask aquestion in the comments below we also created a mobile-friendly PDF documentcovering all things in this video plus top 20 things to do in Rome includingmultiple Maps here our 18 essential tips you should know before visiting Romenumber 18 about the city Rome is the capital of Italy and with the populationof around 3 million it is also its largest city although the officialfounding of Rome is estimated around 753 BC the area was inhabited long beforethat and is considered one of the oldest inhabited areas in Europe as a resultRome's city centre feels like one big open-air museum that is listed as aUNESCO World Heritage Site Rome was built on seven hills and the legend saysthat it was founded by Romulus who killed his twin brother Remus after thetwo of them have been raised by a she-wolf because of its relatively smallhistoric center culture rich architecture and history and great foodRome is considered to be one of the best romantic travel destinations locatedwithin the city of Rome lies the world's smallest independent country the seat ofRoman Catholic Church Vatican City number 17of Rome a Rome is located in central Italy on the Tiber River about 15 milesor 26 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast most of its famous attractions arelocated east of the Tiber River for orientation let's start with theColosseum which is located more or less centrally right next to the famous RomanForum and antara della patria south of the Colosseum you will find for exampleCircus Maximus ancient Chariot Racing stadium and the ruins of their MedicareAcala ancient Roman baths their mini Rome'smain train station is located north east of the Colosseum if you go north west ofthe Colosseum you will find trevi fountain Spanish Steps Piazza del Popoloand Villa Borghese Gardens right above the square towards the west you can findpantheon and yachts or Nirvana and when you cross one of the beautiful bridgesthere you will first see the famous castle San Angelo and finally VaticanCity the impressive Via Appia Antica Park with an over 2, 000 year old roadfeaturing an assembly of care camps villas and other archaeological gems islocated southeast to get a better sense of the distance a 1.

1 mile or 1.

8kilometer long walk from their mini train station to Colosseum takes about20 minutes or approximately the same distance to get from the Colosseum tofrom tanada Trevi number 16 weather and climate Rome has Mediterranean climatewith mild winters and hot and humid summers temperatures in winter typicallyrange between 32 and 53 Fahrenheit or 0 to 12 degrees Celsius rain is common inwinter especially in the summer which is also the wettest and most humid monthweather in the spring is unpredictable and average temperatures range between41 and 73 Fahrenheit or five to 23 Celsius summers are hot and humidthe humidity is typically around 70% little rain and the temperatures usuallyrange between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 15 to 32 degrees Celsiusfall is generally nice and still warm and dry from 44 to 80 degrees Fahrenheitor 7 to 26 degrees Celsius however these are just averages andweather can be different when it travels so make sure to check the weatherforecast before traveling number 15 best time to visit best time to visit Rome isbetween April and May in the spring and September to November in fall when theweather is cooler it is still pleasant to walk outside and the hurts oftourists are gone you can usually only wear a light jacket probably the leastconvenient time to visit Rome is in August when it can get extremely hot andhumid and there's crowds everywhere in any case if you're traveling to Rome insummer don't forget to bring a hat and how to figure out when it's the best dayand power to see the attractions just check Google to see how crowded aspecific location is in a certain time of daynumber 14 where to stay and price of the accommodation since Rome is a relativelysmall city most of the tourist attractions are in the walking distanceof each other to stay close to major attractions we recommend that you staysomewhere between the Tiber River and the 10-minute train stationthis way you will be surrounded by famous attractions best restaurants andtraditional Roman atmosphere if you want a truly authentic experience and don'tmind spending a little more you can stay close to piazza navona trevi fountainpiazza di spagna and piazza barberini if you want to save some money you can staya little further away from the center however be sure to check if there's anunderground station nearby so that you can easily reach the city center theaverage price of a hotel room in Rome is around 130 euros or 150 dollars howeverwith a little research online you can easily get a better deal especially ifyour dates are flexible check out our video on testto book your stay number 13 the lines are everywhere Rome is a popular touristdestination in year-round and it can get very crowded especially around majorattractions such as the Colosseum so be prepared to wait in line or buy a skipthe line ticket or Rome City Pass if you're willing to pay more number 12currency the currency used in Rome is Europe used in most European countriesincluding Italy at the time of making of this video1 Europe is worth approximately $1 14 cents or 89 tenths while most hotelsstores and restaurants in Rome accept major credit cards like Visa orMasterCard it is always wise to have some euros in your wallet number 11language language spoken in Rome is of course Italian specifically theRomanesco direct while they do not speak or understand English everywhere mosttourist oriented places such as restaurants shops and major attractionswill have people who speak English and sometimes even other major languagessome Italian words that always come in handy beside the famous ciao are bongiorno or good morning or good day grazie thank you non capisco or I don'tunderstand miss scusi or excuse me or sorry find more useful Italian words andexpressions in our travel guide number 10 times own time zone in Rome and Italyis Central European summer time or GMT plus 2 this time zone is used in mostcountries in continental Europe number 9 transportation from and to the airportRome has two major airports Leonardo da Vinci International Airport akaFiumicino located approximately 19 miles for 30kilometres from Rome city centre and Ciampino located approximately 9 milesor 15 kilometres from the city centre to get to Rome from either Fiumicino orCiampino Airport you can choose amongst the following optionstrain bus shuttle or a transfer service wherethe driver will wait for you at the airport taxi or car rental however ifyou're only traveling to Rome you will probably not need a car to drive aroundplus many hotels in Rome charge extra for car parking and some even don't haveparking spaces so we only recommend this option if you're planning to drive toother parts of Italy – keep in mind that there are no ubers or lifts in Romeexcept for more expensive uber black uber locks and uber van check out ourtravel guide for timetables prices links and more information arriving by trainif you are arriving to Rome by train you will normally arrive to their minirailway station which is conveniently located in a city center depending onyour final destination in Rome you can check if your train also stops at one ofthe other major train stations in Rome arriving by car if you're arriving toRome by car consider renting a hotel or an apartment with a parking space orgarage nearby parking in garages around the city center costs from 1 to 3 hoursper hour and approximately 18 euros per day on average you can get a parkingspace on the street for approximately 1 euro per hour we've been to Rome by carseveral times and while it might seem hectic at first you will eventually getused to round traffic getting around the city while Rome is relatively wellcovered with public transportation certain central areas are at least abouta 10-minute walk away from the first underground station and since centralRome is not too big walking will probably be a part of your daily routineso bring some comfortable shoes while some areas are not covered withunderground it is still a popular form of transportation in your own one-wayticket 400 minutes on all buses costs 150 24-hour ticket costs 7 euros 48 hourticket is 12 euros 50 and you can get a weekly ticket for 24 euros you can usethe ticket machine to purchase tickets bus andare also part of public transportation you can use Google Maps or a similar appwhich includes public transportation in Rome more about apps later taxi thereare many other forms of transportation in Rome such as hop on hop off busesbikes or vests parentals segways and other interesting vehicles you can rentcheck out our travel guide for timetables prices links and additionalinformation number eight general information here are some things youshould know before traveling to Rome to make your experience nice and easydrinking water it is perfectly safe to drink tap water in Rome additionallythere are a lot of free and safe water fountains spread out across the city andyes some drinking fountains even offer free sparkling water will cover apps tofind fountains in Rome later toilets there are only seven public toilets inRome however if you're visiting a museum or another attraction there's usuallytoilets available there Rome is also full of bars while you cannot just walkinto a bar or a restaurant and ask them to use a toilet you can order anespresso or cappuccino which will usually only cost you from one to twoeuros and use the toilet in the bar opening hours restaurants bars and shopshave different opening hours and some of them are even closed during the lunchbreak some restaurants are typically closed on Mondays and some even onTuesdays so always check the opening hours of the attraction restaurant orshop that you plan to visit in advance Italian and national vacation in Augustin August many shops closed as many locals go on their vacation in fact itis so common that it has its own name farrago stop which roughly translates tovacation in August three attractions many of the sites in Rome are completelyfree of charge since Rome is literally an open-air museum many of the famoussites like Trevi Fountain Pantheon Spanish Steps Atari della patria VillaBorghese Gardens and others are completely free of chargenumber seven for international travelers if you're coming from outside Europe orthe UK you will probably need a special European travel adapter to charge yourphone and other devices this is what the italian power plugs look likewe recommend purchasing a travel adapter before traveling to Rome in fact it isworth buying the adapter for the entire world so that you can use it in othercountries too this video is sponsored by septics and number one choice fortravelers to and from the u.

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to the world when it comes to travel adaptersthe adapter we use the most is septics mini travel power strip with multipleattachments it allows us to charge up to four devices ones since most hotels onlyhave a few outlets and we can just take the right attachment with us in a pouchwe've also used it on our latest trip to Rome to charge all our video and otherequipment check their easy-to-use website to find adapters that fit yourneeds we also made a video about travel adapters and outlet Styles around theworld the link is in the description you can purchase the prepaid SIM card toaccess internet on your phone with one of the carrier's like team or Vodafonein one of their stores in Rome alternatively you can consider rentingpocket Wi-Fi a mobile hotspot or Internet dongle that connects to yoursmartphone and other devices if you're from the US and travel a lot considerusing Google file number six safety rod is a generally safe destination so younormally shouldn't be worried about specific areas to avoid for stayinginside at night as long as you're on the streets in the city centre howevertypical for all major big cities around the world pay attention to pickpocketsespecially in the crowded areas close to major attractions for example theColiseum use common sense and watch your valuables for emergency services dialone one to number five best apps to use in Rome your smart phone can be yourbest buddy in Rome here is the list of useful apps Wi-Fi map or Wi-Fi finderwhich helps you find Wi-Fi throughout Google Maps for Apple maps for walkingpublic transportation driving etc Google Maps also lets you download your mapwhich is a great option if you don't want to use roaming allman features mapsincluding information on where to eat drink shop find hotel and sightsee roamguide civic terrace which includes all the necessary and up-to-date touristinformation about Rome like where to eat and other useful information MICU romaand app allowing users to receive official news and updates in englishabout current and planned exhibitions events and educational visits takingplace at a time for your visit tap and enos only de Roma with a map of free andsafe water fountains spread out across Rome there are over 2, 500 of them soeven if you don't have an app you will likely find one around the cornerTripAdvisor and Yelp for a restaurant hotel Museum or to review check ourTravel Guide for links to download these apps on iOS and Android and additionalgreat app suggestions to use in Rome number for free city tours walking toursof Rome are organized by professional tour guides who know a great deal aboutthe city's rich history legends etc a great way to discover Rome someproviders even offer free walking tours check our travel guide for links to freeguided tour websites and additional interesting tours in realm number threerealms city Paris Rome offers the Rome City Pass which is a good option to savemoney if you are planning to visit several museums and other attractionsand want to skip the line at some locations you can even choose a citypass that combines attractions and public transportation including ticketsfrom and to the airport check our travel guide for current prices and linksnumber two food and drinks Rome offers some great restaurants we suggest usingYelp or TripAdvisor to find a nearby place with good reviews try to avoidsitting down in the restaurant next to major attractions many times you canfind a much better price quality ratio restaurants a street ortwo away from the main locations an average price for coffee is one year foran espresso and one year up 34 cappuccino average price for aninexpensive to mid-range restaurant meal is 10 to 15 euros for lunch and between15 and 20 euros for dinner Pierre will typically cost you between 3 and 5 eurosand you will pay about two to two and a half years for two scoops of amazingItalian gelato there are many great cheap eats in Rome check our guide for alist of best inexpensive food locations dipping in Rome is not mandatoryhowever some restaurants might add a service charge on top of the billusually around 10% and some restaurants might bring you bread with the meal andcharge you for that too unlike some other places in Italy the so calledcoppertop or in other words the fever sitting down in the restaurant isillegal in Rome you can also buy something to eat ordrink in a grocery store you can use Google Maps for similar app to locateone near you number one best FREE views of the city you can enjoy severalamazing views of Rome altar of the fatherland or atari della patria locatedin the center of the city with great views in all directions there that's ofthe future a platform stretching directly from the beautiful gardens ofVilla Borghese located above Piazza del Popolo Gianna Coulomb Terrace thatTerrace located on a hill just behind Vatican City check our travel guide formore amazing free and paid views our travel guide is a mobile-friendly PDFdocument that you can store offline on your phone covering top 10 majorattractions in Rome including maps links opening hours and other information plusStan additional attractions so that you can avoid the hassle and stress whenyou're in Rome and help us sustain this channel and don't forget to like thisvideo subscribe to our Channel and enable notifications so that we can keepbringing you more awesome content.