A short illustrated guide to Rome

What to do in Rome
To keep memories of Rome, it is necessary:
- stand in the arena of the Colosseum;
- drink water from a drinking street fountain;
- withdraw currency from an ATM in the Vatican by selecting the Latin language;
- become "Italian" by having lunch, for example, in a hosteria and ordering a truly Roman dish - oxtail soup;
- Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain.

Climate of Rome
Generally in Rome always warm and dry. The winter months are not distinguished by a large amount of precipitation in the form of rain and especially snow. Spring is also dryme and warm average monthly temperature+ 15 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot and dry with no precipitation. Therefore, you can visit the city, in principle, throughout the year. But the most pleasant time to visit is still in the spring, when the Easter holidays begin, and until July, when it is still moderately hot.

Useful information for tourists

Transport in Rome

Getting around the city is possible by metro, bus or tram - ideal to explore the city in its full glory. For the sophisticated, there are taxis, but the pleasure is not particularly cheap. For the convenience of tourists Public transport hours: from 5.30 am to midnight. It is worth saying that the work of public transport is well established, but there are some peculiarities.

Buses in Rome
The bus will stop only if the potential passenger voted right at the bus stop (in Russia, this is how they usually stop the marchroot). Otherwise, it will just pass by. To exit, before stopping, you must press the yellow button in advance, after which the bell will ring and the electronic inscription "Fermata prenotata" - "Stop ordered" will light up above the door. At the stops, a timetable must be hung, which is observed quite accurately. They indicate daily routes in black, blue - on weekdays, red - on weekends and holidays.

Roman buses are of 3 types:
- usual at the stop, their number is indicated in black, blue or red, and on the diagram
- Express (espressi) make fewer stops on the route, at the stop the number of such a bus is written in a green box
- night (au tobus notturni) at the stops of this type of bus, an owl is depicted, the number is dark blue and the letter N is present, they travel at intervals of 1-1.5 hours, a ticket can be bought from the driver.

Rome tram
Unlike buses, Roman tramsstop at every stop along the route. There are 2 types of trams running around the city: the old ones are orange, and the new ones are green.

It is customary to enter buses and trams through the front and rear doors, and exit through the middle ones. Do not forget to punch ticket in a special yellow device. If you do not break the ticket, then the first inspector who comes across will definitely fine the "hare" and no arguments in favor of the fact that "Russian tourists do not know the rules of movement" will not work. The law applies to everyone without exception. The fine is 40 euros and must be paid within 2x months, otherwise it will increase to 200 euros and the data of the "penalty box" are transferred to the embassy. And this already threatens with problems with the subsequent receipt of a Schengen visa.

As "public transport" you can consider special buses for tourists. The fare varies from 15 to 25 euros. The bus makes more than ten stops around the city. At any stop, you can get off, see the sights and again go further on the same tourist bus. The ticket is valid for the whole day.Each bus is equipped with huge panoramic windows, there is an open top platform for lovers of fresh air. Yes, and the view from it is amazing, especially during the warmer months. You can use the audio guide, where the narration is in Russian.

Taxi Rome
In Rome, there is a public taxi and a private cab. A distinctive feature of the first is the yellow color of the car, "checkers", payment fortrips on the counter depending on the mileage. At night and holidays there is an increased rate. A trip out of town or to the airport is usually paid at a fixed rate. Private taxi - not particularly credible. locals do not trust private cabbies, despite the lower rates.

Rome Metro
The fastest way to get around is the metro. IN Rome there are only three "branches" of the metro: orange A, blue B and green C. Line A consists of 27 stations, line B - of 22. These lines intersect at Termini station (Termini). Line C is under constructionA. It is planned that it will include up to 30 stations, but so far three of them have been opened. Trains run with a fairly large interval - about 10 minutes. The closest stations from the historical part of the city are: the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Plaza de España. To get to the metro station, on average, you need to spend from 10 to 15 minutes with an average step.

Electric trains going to the airport also belong to the subway category.
From the Tiburtina train station, you can easily get to:
- in the suburbs of Rome - Castel Romano
- to the Lido di Ostia beach area
- to the area of ​​interest Rome- the ruins of Ostia Antica.
Regular travel tickets are valid for travel by electric train, as for a bus, for example.

Travel ticket in Rome
IN Rome there is practically the same system of travel and purchase of tickets as in other European countries. But at the same time, there arefeatures that we will talk about.

First, you need to decide which ticket suits you best:
- BIT 1.5 euros - 75 minutes by bus, 1 metro ride, 1 tram ride. The validity of such a ticket is 75 minutes from the beginning of the first "composting".
- BIG 6 euros - unlimited trips by metro, bus, tram within 24 hours
- BTI 16.5 euros - unlimited trips by metro, bus, tram for three days
- CIS 24 euros - unlimited trips by metro, bus, tram for seven days. For this type, it is already required to enter your personal data on the travel card.
Buying a ticket is as easy as shelling pears: at stops at newsstands, in the subway in vending machines (there are no ticket offices, by the way), at tobacconists and even bars.

How to get from the airport to Rome

Flight time from Moscow to Rome- a little less than four hours. The direct flight is organized by Aeroflot and Alitalia. closest from Rome airport - "Leonardo da Vinci". The distance from it to the capital is 26 km to the southeast.
Directly from the airport (Stazione Aeroporto) to the city is coming special electric train "Leonardo Express". Getting to the station is easy - there are signs everywhere at the airport and you can walk to the railway station directly from the arrivals hall. The composition follows to the railway station Termini (Termini). Departure every half an hour throughout the day, starting at 6 am and almost until 12 am. IN reverse direction the electric train runs from 5.52 am to 11 pm also 2 times per hour. The cost of a ticket, which can be purchased directly at the box office of the station, is about 14 euros.
There is another train to Rome from Fiumicino station. Departure is also from the railway station of the airport. The only difference is that passengers are not delivered to the center Rome, and to the railway stations Tiburtina and Ostiense (distance to the center - 2 metro stops). This type of train leaves every 20 minutes. Departure time: 5.57 am to 23.27 night. The duration of the trip is 40 minutes. From Tiburtina to the airport departure from 5.06 am to 10.36 pm. The ticket is cheaper than the "Leonardo Express" and is only 6 euros.
Special buses run daily to Fiumicino station (air terminal). The main direction of the route: Tiburtina-Termini-Airport "Leonardo da Vinci". From Tiburtin, the departure of the very first bus is 0.30 hours and up to 17.30. From the airport to Tiburtina, the first bus departs at 1.15 and until 19.05. A ticket is purchased from the driver and costs around 7-8 euros.
From the airport you can go to Rome by taxi. Pleasure is not cheap. A one-way trip will cost no less than 40 euros. The price includes travel to the airport (it is paid) and baggage fees. On holidays or at night, taxi fares increase.

Sights of Rome

Usually guides recommend to explore the sights Rome through the ages, from antiquity to the Renaissance. According to this principle, you can buy entrance tickets, the cost of which will be from 12 euros and more. But, having bought one ticket, you can, for example, visit three sites: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine.
The most beautiful and breathtaking view will open for the tourist from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, which is located in the Vatican. The ticket price is 7 euros (travel by elevator and walking up almost 400 steps) and 5 euros (completely walking).
Only the main attractions in the city, there are more than twenty, not to mention the secondary, but no less significant.
IN Rome countless monuments of different eras, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era, many churches, churches, cathedrals.
Visiting the Capitoline Museum, you can contemplate the stunning views of the Palatine.
In order not to get lost in the number of attractions and break the study of the city into parts, it is advisable to purchase tourist map. By the way, for more than five years, each "Roma Pass" card has been equipped with a special microchip that simplifies the use of both public transport and visits to all museums. If you "contact" the chip with the number mobile phone, then you can also receive SMS about cultural events and interesting events taking place in the city as a bonus. The cost of a card for three days is about 25 euros.

You can read more about the sights of Rome.

Where to stay in Rome

Rome Hotels
Most of the hotels are located in close proximity to the railway station. Some hotels are miniature and cozy, others amaze with their size and area. And there are those where everything you need for tourist life will fit in a room of several squares. The average cost of a hotel room near the railway station for two will vary within one hundred euros.
There are also many attractive hotels near the Pantheon and Campo de Fury, where the average cost of a double room is 150 euros. The level of service is better, and the view from the room window is amazing.
If you want peace and privacy, then you should hardly consider hotels near the railway station, where it is always quite noisy and crowded. The only thing that attracts is the close location near the station of attractions, for example, the Colosseum, which is literally a five-minute walk away.
Several areas are considered very interesting for tourists (in descending order): Campo Navona, Campo di Fiori and Trastavere. By the way, the latter, despite the location behind the river flowing in the city, is very attractive in terms of tourism. Firstly, a beautiful view will open from the hotel room, secondly, absolutely all the sights will be within a five-minute walk, thirdly, the transport runs regularly without interruptions, and fourthly, the streets in this area are very beautiful and picturesque. The cost of a hotel double room in each of the above areas is over 150 euros for two. Most best option- rent an apartment (apartment).
If you still decide to check into a hotel, then it is advisable to book a room a few months before the trip. Hotels are really crowded regardless of the time of year. Despite the "biting" price tag, there are a lot of people who want to stay even in the most expensive and not living up to expectations. Price increases in hotels usually start from March until the end of October. Then there is a short break and exactly closer to the Christmas holidays, the cost of rent increases again.
One of the main features of the hotel business Rome you can call the fact that hotels, even with 2 * and 1 *, are quite cozy and quite nice, however, a little cramped, but family-friendly, where each guest is treated like a relative. In such hotels there will be a minimum - a bed, a bedside table, bed linen, a wardrobe. Toilet and shower can be shared per floor.

Apartments for rent in Rome
A wonderful alternative to hotels will be apartments, the cost of which is much lower than in the first case. For example, a spacious two- and even three-room apartment with a good bathroom, kitchen, furniture, hallway will cost around 100 euros. If you plan to travel to Rome a company of three or four people, then renting an apartment is ideal. In addition, living in an apartment, you can fully experience the life of a real Italian who takes out the trash every morning, goes to the store and greets the neighbors.
The cost of a two-room apartment in a picturesque area of ​​the city within a five-minute walk to the central attractions will cost an average of 120 to 150 euros per day. While the cost of a hotel room for two in the same area of ​​the city starts from 340-360 euros per day. The difference is palpable. The only thing to consider is that the apartment rental period cannot be less than 3 days.
It is advisable to book both the hotel and the apartments in advance - in Rome all year round "hot season".

Shopping in Rome

IN Rome sells excellent quality clothing, shoes, watches, leather goods. Exquisite underwear can only be brought from Rome, and what can we say about dishes made of Murano glass, porcelain, crystal.
The main places of trade in Rome:
- Via del Corso street (similar to Tverskaya in Moscow, but with more pleasant prices for branded items). Unpretentious "neighborhood" of expensive boutiques with cheap shops, where quality products are presented, and you can bargain with sellers);
- Via Nazionale (starts from Piazza Venezia in the northwest direction, is considered one of the most important shopping streets in the city, where shops and boutiques of famous brands are located);
- Via del Tritone
- Plaza de España area(the very latest collections of famous fashion designers, branded shoes, jewelry, clothing, leather goods, etc.).
Price tag in Rome much lower than in the same Milan, not to mention Moscow.
Sale season:
- winter (January-February);
- summer (July-August).
At the end of each season, discounts reach up to seventy percent.

Shops in Rome
"Ai Monasteri", Corso del Rinascimento, 72. A small store that sells products made in convents Italy.
Network of stores "Blu Sand". Things "no name", very cheap, but the quality is to be guessed.
Network of shops "Habana". Inexpensive t-shirts, t-shirts and tops in different styles, sizes and colors. The average cost per unit is 15 euros.
Universal shopping malls:
- "La Standa": large selection, low cost of goods;
- "Upini" and "Coin": a large selection, the price tag is higher than in "La Standa".
Most shops opening hours:
- in winter: 9.00 - 19.30 (lunch break 13.00-15.30)
- in summer: 9.00 - 20.00 (break for lunch 13.00-16.00).
In the central part of the city, some shops start their work at 10.00. If the store is open throughout the day, then the sign "Orario continuato" - "Without a break" will definitely hang on the front door.

Theft in Rome
Central regions Rome safe for tourists. But, if you want to walk around the city on your own, especially in areas where immigrants from other countries live, you should be careful and careful. Pickpockets lie in wait at every turn. Therefore, it is either better not to go to areas where there are practically no tourists at all, or to secure your wallet as much as possible by storing it in the inside pocket of your jacket or in a purse that you will have to firmly hold in your hand. The main category of pickpockets are people of gypsy nationality, who can not only walk the streets, but also ride public transport, looking for another "victim". By the way, in the city in many places there are banners warning about the "work" of pickpockets.
It is advisable not to take too large sums of money with you at all. If you do not plan to make large-scale purchases, then it is advisable to store the currency in a hotel room safe. The same applies to the passport, which it is advisable not to take with you on a walk, but to make a photocopy, leaving the original in the hotel room.
Many thieves move through the streets on mopeds or motorcycles, tearing women's handbags off their shoulders on the go. If you rent a car, do not leave valuables in it.

Where to eat in Rome

One of the distinguishing features of Roman cafes and restaurants is their opening hours. Many tourists are surprised that already at seven in the evening most of the catering establishments are closed and in order to have lunch, you have to make a raid around the city in search of an open cafe, pizzeria or restaurant in the evening.
There are two categories of catering establishments with an optimal price tag in the city:
- trattoria and hosteria (like taverns). Advantages: a full dinner or lunch of several impressive-sized dishes will cost up to 15 euros. Very good food, hearty and nutritious.
- rosticeria (mini-restaurants, mostly family-type). Advantages: optimal cost (about 9 euros for lunch or dinner), home cooking, cozy atmosphere. Restaurants are located in quiet and peaceful lanes and areas, away from tourist places. By the way, rosticeries are the favorite places of the Italians themselves!
Takeaway pizza is considered the cheapest way to have a snack; its cost starts from two euros.
To quench your thirst, it is not necessary to carry bottled water with you. Drinking fountains have been installed throughout the city. Drinking from them is not only possible, but necessary! Water is incomparably tasty and healthy and is somewhat similar to mineral water. For example, half a liter of water in a store will cost around 2 euros, and water in fountains is absolutely free!
Wine Bar Trimani, Via Goito, 20. Nice lunch at the best price. Impressive Italian wine list, excellent Italian cheese. You should definitely try the soup, a variety of fresh vegetable salads, baked fragrant sandwiches, and for dessert, take chocolate mousse. The average price tag per person is 15-17 euros.
Restaurant "Dune", Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, 52. Cozy and very peaceful place to relax and dine. It is not difficult to find a restaurant, as it is literally a stone's throw from "Piazza Venezia". First impression: an original interior in a true Italian style, with stucco on the walls, paintings and tables made of white marble. As a pleasant "bonus" - a quiet, musical accompaniment. In the warm season, there is an outdoor terrace, but only the lucky ones can get on it, usually all tables in the fresh air are occupied. Menu - Italian and international cuisine. The average bill is 17-20 euros per person, depending on the order.
Restaurant-pizzeria "Gusto", Piazza Augusto Imperatore 9. About "Gusto" always only positive reviews. Firstly, this is a good pizzeria with very low prices for Rome prices, secondly, a restaurant where the service is at the highest level, and, thirdly, a shop where you can buy delicious and inexpensive local wines, which are also offered in the hall and can be taken on tap. By the way, the store offers a wide range of cookbooks with Italian cuisine recipes of various prices and sizes, as well as original kitchen interior items.
Cafe "Mondo Pasta Srl - Pastarito Pizzarito", Via 4 Novembre, 139. One of the few establishments Rome where you can eat really inexpensive and very tasty! True, there is no need to talk about romance and some incredible interior design, but if we are talking about the low cost of dishes, then this is only here! Portions are impressive in size, the food is tasty and fresh, one can talk endlessly about the courtesy and punctuality of the waiters. To give an idea of ​​the cost, let's take as an example the price of a large portion of pasta, which is enough for two - 7-8 euros. The choice of this dish is eye-opening. It is noteworthy that you do not need to book a table in a restaurant: they came, sat down, ordered, ate. Another important plus is that here you can buy takeaway food (the average cost of a takeaway is from five to seven euros). Not bad, right?
Beer restaurant "L Oasi della Birra", Piazza Testaccio, 40. Don't let the name "beer house" scare you, because in addition to a hundred types of beer, the restaurant also has a chic wine list with simply excellent Italian wines! Hot / baked sandwiches and a variety of salads for every "taste and color" are offered as an appetizer.
Pizzeria "Forno La Renella", Trastevere quarter, Via del Moro, 15. That's where you can really taste real Italian pizza, so it's in "Forno La Renella". Here and pizza with parmesan, with porcini mushrooms, with radiccio salad, with ricotta. Impressive selection, attractive prices. The original idea of ​​​​the creators of the pizzeria will please - a huge (almost the entire wall) window, where the work of the chefs is visible. The average check per person is around 15 euros.
Pizzeria "Ai Marmi", Viale di Trastevere, 53. The cheapest pizzeria in town, perfect for the average budget traveler. You can eat tasty and cheap. The only caveat is the day off in the middle of the week, namely on Wednesday. But for those who will be in the city on other days, you can safely go to lunch here. Pleasant atmosphere, varied menu, including, in addition to pizza, olives stuffed with pork meat, fried cod, excellent homemade Italian wine and much more.
Pizzeria "La Monte-Carlo", Vicolo Savelli, 13. Tables for visitors are placed on the street, everything is very simple, but, as they say, with taste. Appearance deceptive - and this is exactly about this pizzeria, where, despite the cheap design and simplicity, there is very tasty food! One can only rejoice at the variety of pizzas, and the unrealistically low price tag causes even more delight. It's for those who need a quick and tasty snack and spend a minimum of money on a meal.
Pizzeria-bakery "Antico Forno Del Campo de" Fiori", Piazza Campo de Fiori, 22. Pizzas of excellent taste and size are offered at this bakery, which is considered one of the oldest pizzerias in Rome. Only here you can taste the real pizza Rome! Exactly the kind that has been done in the city for several centuries. Very tasty - pizza Bianca - a tortilla stuffed with herbs and butter, Rossa will be no less tasty - a tortilla stuffed with herbs, tomato sauce, butter. Pizza is not sold by portion, but by weight. The average cost is from 5 to 8 euros per kilogram.
Cafe "A.Spinosi", Via del Mascherino, 60. Delicious, Roman-style, varied and inexpensive! The cafe is located near St. Peter's Cathedral. The perfect place for a hearty lunch. A three-course menu with wine will cost one person 15-20 euros.
Restaurant "Il Brillo Parlante", Via della Fontanella, 12. Damn delicious! Wonderful, cozy, classic Italian style restaurant. Enjoy excellent service and food presentation. The average bill with alcohol per person does not exceed 25 euros.
Currency exchange operations
Money can be changed at exchange offices, post offices and banks (work on weekdays from 8.30 to 16.15, lunch from 13.30 to 15.30). The most unfavorable exchange rate is at the airport. The only "plus" of the exchange immediately after arrival is the round-the-clock work of the "exchangers".In many catering establishments, as well as in shops and shopping centers, you can pay with a plastic card (the inscription "Carta si" will testify to this). The exchange of dollars for euros is not profitable. It is optimal to immediately take European currency with you.

Hello travel lovers! If you are planning your trip to the eternal city and asked the search engine a question: “ Rome guide in Russian download" or " Rome audio guide download“Then you have come to the right place! Our application for smartphones and tablets (iPhones and Androids) will help you to walk around the capital of Italy. Just download our app, download the tour and go for a walk! The application does not need internet. And by the way, you will never get lost, as the application includes an offline map of the city.

Excursion "Walk on the Caelian hill"

LISTEN TO THE INTRO

Today we will take a fascinating walk through Ancient Rome, walk along the ancient streets, visit the oldest basilicas and get acquainted with the outstanding history of grandiose architectural monuments. We will begin our journey with a story about one of the most monumental buildings, which for many centuries remained the most important center of the social life of the ancient Romans.

During our tour today, we will have the opportunity to visit the preserved residential buildings built in the first centuries of our era, walk along the ancient pavement and see the stunning frescoes and mosaics with our own eyes. We will talk about outstanding emperors and their exploits, about the holy great martyrs and other legendary personalities.

Our Rome guide will show one of the main shrines of the Christian world - the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. Let's walk along the Holy Stairs, brought by Empress Helena from Jerusalem, and look into the first Christian baptistery built by Constantine the Great. In addition, today we will see one of the oldest Egyptian obelisks, whose history goes back more than 3000 years, and visit a small underground church built at the beginning of the first century. And we will finish our walk with a visit to the famous gladiator school and the magnificent Colosseum.

Audio guide Rome - Attractions

Walking along the streets of the Eternal City, pay attention to how harmoniously coexist here buildings built at different times and during different rulers. Some modern buildings were built on ancient foundations. You just need our audio guide to Rome in Russian download.

Rome is a plexus not only of centuries, but also of styles. Renaissance, Baroque, Cosmatesque and Art Nouveau, which you will not see here. And how many interesting things are still hidden under modern streets? In your mobile photo gallery you will find several images of the graphic reconstruction of Ancient Rome. You can see how great and big it was two thousand years ago.

We hope that our story will be interesting and informative for you, and the tour will turn into a real journey through time.

Audio guide and guide to Rome in Russian - useful tips

Our tour will start from the Caelian Hill, or rather from the Big Circus (Circo Massimo), located on the street of the same name, called Via del Circo Massimo. Getting here is very easy. You can use the subway or any other public transport. In the first case, you need to change to the B line and get to the Circo Massimo station. Buses No. 175, 715, 81, 628, 75 and tram No. 3 also go here.

You can buy a ticket at any newsstand, as well as in small shops called TABACCHERIA (tobacco). In Italy, the travel document is intended for all modes of transport, it differs only in terms of validity. You can purchase a subscription for 1 hour, 1 day, 3 days or 1 week. Thus, you will significantly reduce transport costs during your stay in Rome. The number of trips with a subscription is not limited.

Our excursion program includes visits to religious sites such as basilicas and churches. Therefore, you should choose clothes that are more suitable for such places. It should not be shorts and skirts above the knees, as well as open shoulders.

Among the most interesting places to visit there will be paid ones, mainly archaeological sites and ancient structures. In some of them photography and video shooting is prohibited. Pay attention to special signs and inscriptions that warn about this. If in doubt, it is better to check with local employees about the possibility of photographing and video filming such objects.

Rome travel guide - attractions

For a tour it is better to choose early time days, as many basilicas close for lunch. If this happens, do not despair, but rather check with the employees when the premises will be open to the public. You may have to wait a little. At this time, you can explore the surroundings and take a few photos, have a bite to eat in a nearby cafe. And don't forget Rome guide download !

Rome is known as one of ancient cities peace. The date of its foundation is considered to be 753 BC. Since antiquity, it has been called "Eternal", thanks to the Roman poet Albius Tibullus. The second name is "City on seven hills."

Now Rome is the permanent capital of Italy, the administrative center of the Lazio region, the province of Rome. The city is divided into nineteen municipalities (see districts), twenty-two districts, 35 quarters, six suburbs, 53 zones. ISTAT code 058091 according to the code assigned by the National Institute of Statistics of Italy.

The area of ​​Rome is 1285 km. The population density of Rome is 2197 people per square kilometer. As of 2010, 2 million 754 thousand 440 people live in the city. Timezone UTC+1, summer time UTC+2.

Communication is maintained through mail and telephony. International telephone code city ​​of Rome - +39 6. Postal code 00100 (general), 00121, 00199.

Houses and hotels use European-type sockets. The voltage in the network is 220V.

Rome has three airports, one of which (Leonardo da Vinci or Fiumicino Airport) is the largest in Italy. Also, the city is located in the very center of the ring network of highways, repeating the roads ancient rome, is the main railway junction in central Italy. You can get to Rome by plane, bus, car. The coordinates of the city are 41°48"N latitude and 12°14"E longitude.

How to get to Rome

There are plenty of reasons to be on the outskirts of Rome. This can be a direct tourist trip to the eternal city, or a transfer flight, during which there are several free hours waiting for your flight. In any case, you should take care of information on how to get to the city, evaluate the features of each type of transport.

The most common is a taxi.

Cars are parked near the airport, taxi drivers are constantly waiting for the client. For most tourists, a taxi becomes the only mode of transport, given that the taxi driver will take you from the airport directly to the desired hotel. However, the cost of taxi services is one of the highest. Therefore, tourists who prefer economical trips find other ways to get to the city.

For those in the know, one of the most suitable modes of transport is the Leonardo Express. It is suitable only if the tourist is at Fiumicino airport. However, given that this is the largest passenger airport in the country, the likelihood of being in it is very high. The convenience of Leonardo Express is that railroad station located right at the airport, the train leaves for the city every half an hour, the travel time is thirty minutes, the ticket price is about 14 euros, for children under 12 accompanied by an adult for free.

That is, even if you are in the suburbs of Rome for a short time, it makes no sense to just wait for your flight for several hours, free time you can take a tour of the city. The trip there and back will take no more than an hour. But Leonardo Express runs only until 23:36, at night it is better not to make short trips.

An even more economical option is the subway. This type of transport covers almost the entire city, suburbs, including airports.

Ticket price from 5.5 euros and more, depending on the point of arrival. Naturally, this type of travel is less convenient.

Of course, you can not lose sight of the buses. Net bus routes covers both the suburbs of Rome and the outlying cities of Italy. Traveling by bus is much more convenient and interesting compared to the metro, but also a little more expensive.

And, finally, the most convenient transport is a rental car. It is suitable for tourists who have arrived in Rome for a period of one day or more. The advantage of a car rental is that your own transport is always at hand. Usually a car is rented with a driver, that is, there will be no problems finding certain places. But you will have to pay a lot for the pleasure.

Climate of Rome

Most tour operators agree that Rome is good for tourists at any time of the year. In the place where the city is located, a subtropical Mediterranean climate prevails. In Italy, summers are usually quite hot, and winters are very mild, and short.

It is believed that best time to visit Rome is spring and autumn. During this period, warm dry weather sets in. There is very little rainfall, as a rule, in autumn and spring it is sunny in Rome, an umbrella is hardly needed during walks.

At the same time, there is no suffocating heat. The temperature in spring ranges from 15 to 23 degrees Celsius above zero, from September to November from 27 to 16 degrees with a plus sign. The only time in spring when you should not come on a regular tourist holiday is Easter. At this time, a lot of pilgrims gather.

In summer, high temperatures dominate in Rome. Hot air is brought by sirocco winds from the Sahara. The average temperature from June to August is 30-35 degrees, but it can rise even higher. Locals and tourists in the summer prefer to wear cotton and linen clothing, which helps a little to combat the high temperatures. However, the heat can be deceiving, in the evening in Rome it can be quite cool. Therefore, it is advisable to grab a sweater or jacket. August is the most suitable time for tourism, if you are not afraid of extreme heat. Most tourists leave by this time or are just preparing for the trip, because the streets of Rome are empty, and you can always find a free room in a hotel.

In winter, there are practically no sub-zero temperatures in Rome, although precipitation in the form of snow is sometimes noted, but it melts very quickly. The average temperature from December to February is 5-6 degrees above zero.

But do not be deceived by the apparent warmth, high humidity and sea winds blow quite strongly, creating very unpleasant sensations. During these months, Rome receives the most rainfall. In addition to warm clothes, you should take an umbrella with you. However, winter Rome also has its positive feature, there are practically no queues in museums and other historical places.

Sights of Rome

For visitors to Rome, where to go is not a problem, as there are a lot of famous tourist places. However, given that there are more than enough attractions in the city, you have to choose the places that are most interesting to visit. The article presents several historical sites collected from the best travel guides in Rome, which you should definitely visit.

First of all, of course, stands out the Roman Colosseum.

It can be called calling card cities. The Colosseum was built in 80 AD, during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, and could accommodate up to 55,000 spectators. The most remarkable gladiator fights were held in the arena. Today, the Colosseum is empty, having long been a tourist destination. To increase interest in the Colosseum and on the way to the Arch of Constantine, you can meet men dressed in ancient Roman clothes, with whom you can take pictures.

The Roman Forum - at one time the most significant place within the Empire and beyond.

It was a complex of temples, arches, public buildings. Under the vaults of the Forum, the most important decisions for the Empire were made that influenced business, social, and religious life. The ancient Roman forum is very large, therefore it is better to allocate several hours for its inspection.

The Roman Pantheon is a religious shrine, originally pagan, and later converted into a Christian temple.

It is interesting not only for its tombs and history, but also for its good preservation. It is one of the few best preserved places. In addition, the entrance to the Pantheon is free.

The Capitoline Hill is the center of ancient Rome. It was located above the Forum, at its top stood the temple of Jupiter. Today on capitol hill there are two museums: Palazzo Nuovo - the oldest museum that houses Roman, Greek sculptures, Palazzo dei Conservatori with frescoes, sculptures, and other historical values ​​dedicated to art placed in it.

Castle of the Holy Angel - was originally intended as a tomb for the emperor Hadrian, who, according to rumors, designed this building himself. The castle received its modern name in 590, during the plague raging in Europe.

According to the legend, Pope Gregory led a procession through the city in order to receive the mercy of the Virgin Mary, when he stepped on the bridge leading to the castle of the holy angel, an angel appeared above the tomb, sheathing his sword as a sign of the end of God's wrath.

Roman catacombs - the first Christians held meetings and buried their associates in them. Most of the catacombs have been little studied to this day, have several levels, and are many kilometers long.

Baths of Diocletian - you can not visit Rome and not visit them. Situated on 32 acres, the baths could accommodate up to 3,000 people. In addition to the terms themselves, a library, meeting rooms, and exercise rooms were provided. The baths were decorated with frescoes, pavilions, fountains. Some of them have not survived to this day, but the surviving baths of Diocletian have been reconstructed and restored. You can visit them any day except Monday.

Palatine is a place that can be called the founder of Rome. According to legend, it was here that Remus and Romulus were fed by a she-wolf. After Palatine became one of the most expensive areas cities, exclusively wealthy, famous people settled here, emperors placed their residences.

Piazza Navona is a good place to relax after visiting the main attractions of Rome. The street is lined with many luxurious cafes and restaurants. In addition, Baroque fountains serve as decoration. Initially, Piazza Nova served for chariot races and athletic competitions.

Where to go in Rome

Rome is interesting not only for excursions to historical places. There are a lot of attractive and frankly interesting places in this city. But before choosing the places to go, you should decide on the goals and the desired result.

Most tourists prefer spending time in cafes. When visiting Rome in spring, autumn, and even more so in summer, this is one of the few places where you can hide from the hot sun. In addition, Roman drinks, sweets and ice cream attract many connoisseurs of taste. It is very easy to find a cafe in the city; there are plenty of such establishments in any area. But in order to pick up really interesting places you need to know where they are.

First of all, it is worth visiting Piazza Navona, where a large number of luxury cafes. According to rumors, Tartufo ice cream was invented here, it is offered by many establishments in Piazza Nanova. Leaving the Pantheon, you can visit the Golden Cup Cafe (Tazza d`oro), which serves delicious cappuccino, some call it the best in the city.

If you come with children, it is worth adding a few places that will be of interest to them. First of all, this is the shop of "Papa Carlo" from the famous fairy tale, where wooden toys are sold, and you can take a picture with Pinocchio. By the way, the store is located near the Pantheon, so you can go into it immediately after visiting historical sites. To commit virtual journey according to the ancient Colosseum, Imperial Rome, it is worth visiting Dreving. Also informative is the children's Roman museum Explora next to Piazza Del Popolo and the time machine (Time Elevator) in which you can travel to ancient Rome.

Interest in children and adults will cause Zoomarine, water park where you can meet marine animals, tropical birds. Water performances are arranged for visitors.

Park Villa Borghese combines not only water activities, but also walks along the green alleys. Boats, bicycles, roller skates, pony rides, rides, a small cinema and puppet show. Here at Villa Borghese there is a zoo, which is home to more than 200 species of animals. Both Zoomarine and Borghese Park have recreation areas, cafes, bars and a restaurant.

There are also enough clubs for evening relaxation in Rome. If you want to relax in peace and quiet, it is better to choose small places with calm quiet music. Entrance to some clubs is paid, but in return they offer one drink, which is included in the entrance fee.

When you want to visit the best nightlife in Rome, you should head to Trastevere - an area of ​​narrow streets located on the right bank of the Tiber near the Vatican. During the summer, the area hosts a large number of pop, Latin and jazz music festivals. Particularly noteworthy are Piazza Navona, Ostiense, Testaccio.

Rome airports

There are three airports in the vicinity of Rome. The first airport, one of the largest in Italy, is called Leonardo da Vinci, but more often it is called by its location - Fiumicino.

The airport is divided into three terminals. In the first, air travel inside the country. The second terminal serves aircraft that travel to European countries with which Italy has a number of agreements on visa-free or simplified visa regime. The third terminal is for international flights with visa control. Fiumicino Airport is located 28 km from Rome. You can get to the city by train, which leaves for the city every 30 minutes, by bus or taxi.

Rome's second airport, Ciampino, serves domestic charter flights. The airport is located 15 km from the city to the northeast.

Getting to the city from the airport is somewhat faster due to the shorter distance compared to Fiumicino airport. The train to Termini station leaves every 15 minutes, from which it is easy to get to the city center by metro. The bus stop is located next to the airport. There is also a taxi rank at the exit from the terminal building.

The third airport - Urba receives mostly charter flights.

The airport terminal is located 7 km from Termini station in the northern part of Rome on Via Salaria. As in other cases, from the airport building to the city can be reached by rail, bus and taxi.

Bus stations in Rome

Usually the bus tourist trips are among the most cost-effective for tourists. Despite the complexity of the journey, which can take several days, many people choose this type of transport due to the relatively inexpensive ticket price and getting a lot of impressions during the trip. However, it is worth noting that there is no international bus station as such in Rome. In most cases, transport companies choose the most remarkable places for parking, the starting point.

The main and largest bus station in Rome - Tiburina, is located near the railway station Stazione Tiburtina.

From the bus station start their transport routes a variety of bus companies that run throughout Italy. The Tiburtina bus station is not particularly large, all buses depart from one site. You can buy tickets at the ticket offices, which are located near the bus station. There are also agencies that provide both bus services and are intermediaries for certain carriers. Most agencies are also located near the bus station.

There are several more bus stations in Rome. The main routes of buses departing from them cover the outskirts of the city.

Rome public transport

Rome's public transport categories include buses, trams and the metro. Exists trolleybus route, but due to the lack of an extensive network of wires, it has not received distribution. Only part of the way the trolleybus passes under the wires, the rest of the way is done by batteries.

There are six tram routes in total. For tourists, this is the least convenient mode of transport (after the trolleybus), as the trams move too slowly. Mostly tram routes connect the suburbs and Termini station.

The Rome metro consists of two lines that intersect at Termini station, represented by the letter X on the diagram.

Line A runs from southeast to northwest. Line B - from south to northeast. A third line C is under construction, but on this moment the metro is not able to fully meet the needs of the city. Because stations and cars are usually crowded. It is extremely inconvenient to make tourist trips in Rome's metro, because tourists usually use it only as a way to quickly arrive from the station to the hotel.

Buses in Rome are the most convenient form of public transport.

There are a large number of bus routes with short intervals. Buses in Rome are divided into day and night. The latter start running from 0:30 to 5:30 in the morning. There are not as many night routes as day ones, but you can always get to anywhere in the city on them. Most stops are only equipped with billboards showing the name and numbers of the buses that stop at them.

The most convenient way to pay. All public transport in the city is managed by the ATAS company, and therefore the ticket is suitable for any type of transport. A ticket is bought before boarding the subway, newspaper, tobacco kiosks or vending machines. It is forbidden to pay the driver during the day. You can buy a ticket in transport only after 9 pm, however, its cost will increase by 1.5 times.

Taxi Rome

One of the most common modes of transport for tourists to travel around the city is a taxi. It is not difficult to recognize a taxi, these are white or yellow cars with a number on the door indicating belonging to a particular city. The brand of the car can be different, from an inexpensive Opel to a representative Mercedes or BMW. However, the landing price will always be the same.

For all its convenience, the Roman taxi is one of the most expensive modes of transport. On weekdays, you will have to pay about 2.33 euros for landing during the day, almost five euros at night, on weekends the cost of landing is 3.36 euros. Unlike domestic transport, the Italian taxi (as, indeed, the taxis of many other European countries) provides for payment for luggage, 1.04 euros per seat. The fare in the city is about 0.78 euros, below the line from 1.29 euros, according to the rules, the driver must warn about a change in the tariff. If you get into traffic jams, payment is calculated per minute.

Voting on the street is not accepted, so the driver may not stop. It's easier to find taxi ranks. There are quite a lot of them in famous places, for example, near Piazza Navona, Barberini, Popolo. You can also call a taxi by phone, while the cost of the trip is added to the price for giving the car to the specified place.

Museums in Rome

It's no secret that there are a lot of museums in Rome. One of the oldest cities contains the preserved remains of art, culture, life of different times. And any self-respecting tourist should visit at least half of the museums in Rome. And in order to better distribute the time of visits, this article will provide a brief description of the museums and opening hours.

The oldest complex is the Capitoline Museums, which are housed in three palaces (Palace of the Senators, Palazzo Conservatorios, New Palace) on Capitol Square. The palaces were designed by Michelangelo. The complex features sculptures dating back to ancient times. Opening hours 9:00-20:00, day off - Monday and holidays. Entrance is paid, the cost is 11 euros, and 9 euros are preferential. Admission is free for students.

The National Museum of the Palace of Venice, located in the palace of the same name, is recognized as the main museum of the decorative arts of the city. It contains 27 exhibition halls, which present masterpieces of famous masters such as Vasari, Giorgione, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and others. Opening hours 08:30-19:30, closed Monday. The entrance fee is 4 euros.

The Keats and Shelley Museum is located near Plaza España, on the right side of the Spanish Steps. John Keats and Mary Shelley are famous 19th century Italian poets who are in love with each other. However, the love story ended tragically, Keats died at a young age. Opening hours 9:00-18:00, (from 13:00 to 15:00 break) on weekdays Monday-Friday, Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00, day off Sunday. The entrance fee is 4 euros, for persons under 18 and over 65 euros.

The Museum of Roman Civilization, which contains models of famous buildings and structures from ancient times to the beginning of the reign of the first pope.

The museum is located in the Eure area. Opening hours 9:00-14:00, Sunday is half an hour shorter, closed Monday. The cost is 6.5 euros.

The museum in Pamphili Palace contains four large rooms and five smaller salons, which house paintings by Veronse, Titian, Dosso Dossi, Tintoretto, Ludovico and Annibale Carracci and other famous masters. Opening hours 10:00-17:00 daily. The cost is about 9 euros.

The Roman National Museum is housed in the Palazzo Altemps. Three collections are considered to be a golden exposition: the collection of princes Ludovisi-Boncompagni, Cardinal Altemps, and the collection of the Mattei family. In addition, the museum presents many other interesting compositions. Opening hours 9:00-19:45 from Tuesday to Sunday, day off Monday. The entrance fee is 7 euros.

The Napoleon Museum is located on the first floor of the Primoli Palace. The museum exhibits sculptural, artistic compositions, awards, weapons, personal items that tell about the periods preceding the coronation of Napoleon, his military campaigns and personal life. Opening hours 9:00-19:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, day off Monday. The entrance fee is 3 euros.

The Museum of Musical Instruments, located on the left side of the Basilica of Santa Croce, presents instruments from various eras. Opening hours 8:30-19:30 Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday. The entrance fee is 2 euros.

Cuisine and restaurants in Rome

Coming to Italy and specifically to Rome on a tour of a tourist package, you should take into account many factors, including the characteristics of the cuisine. Italians are big eaters. This process takes them several hours a day. It also includes communication with friends and acquaintances. Most establishments at the moment are trying more and more to satisfy the desires of tourists. If necessary, the waiter can serve dishes in small plates. This is very important fact because Italians eat a lot compared to most other European countries. However, there are restaurants that adhere to ancient traditions, and the waiter will not let the client leave the table until he has tasted the side dish, the first, second and third. If the client still refuses the dishes, he will offend the cook very much, and in his person the whole institution.

Italians really appreciate their cuisine, they try not to mix it with other cuisines of the world.

On the streets it is difficult to find establishments that cook dishes from other countries and cultures. But Italian cuisine is not for everyone. Therefore, with a little searching, you can find a couple of good Chinese, Indian, Japanese restaurants. Of course, they will not be in the center. No Italian would allow such a violation of his national cuisine and culture.

The menu of restaurants in Rome consists of both meat and vegetable dishes, so vegetarians do not have to worry about the difficulties of finding suitable establishments. In any restaurant, the waiter will offer dishes from beans, other legumes, pastas, cheeses, vegetables, in some establishments there are pizzerias where you can order pizza without meat filling. Meat lovers should keep in mind that the Romans are very fond of offal (the fifth quarter of the carcass that remains after the separation of the best pieces). The menu often contains nervetti (legs and cartilage), animelle (goiter, pancreas), cervello (brains), coda (tail), and other offal. All dishes are prepared exclusively from fresh ingredients. In Rome, it is not customary to buy frozen products, as they lose their taste and useful qualities.

Italian food is simple only sutra. For breakfast, Italians drink coffee with buns. In the future, the meal consists of appetizers (vegetables, seafood, cold meat), first course (soup or pasta), second course (meat or fish). Garnish ordered separately. In hot weather, especially in August, many restaurants close, as the Romans prefer to leave the city at this time, so you should find out their opening hours in advance. The rest of the time, establishments are open, as a rule, from 12:30 to 16:00, and after from 19:30 to 24:00, many restaurants close even later, and some work all day.

There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, shops where you can have a snack in the morning or eat a full meal in the afternoon on the streets of Rome. They can be divided into classic cuisine establishments, which are dominated by meat and fish dishes, family restaurants, pizzerias. Large and small traditional establishments are scattered throughout the city.

So, once you get to Piazza Barberini, you can go to the La Tavernetta restaurant, which presents the national Roman cuisine, which is not found in most other establishments. In the center of old Rome is the Alla Ramra restaurant, which can satisfy the tastes of any gourmet. And on the square of flowers there is an inexpensive restaurant Agata e Romeo, whose cuisine is distinguished by its special sophistication. If most restaurants can be called mixed-type establishments serving both meat and fish, La Rosetta restaurant specializes in fish dishes. The fish is prepared according to old Italian recipes.

There are few family restaurants in Rome. The fact is that Italians love children very much and always treat them with respect. special attention. In any institution, the waiter will always find a high chair and offer a children's menu. If you want to visit a real family restaurant, then you can choose Da Sergio, which is famous for classic recipes of famous Italian dishes.

Specialized pizzerias are also not common. Most of restaurants and cafes has its own pizzerias. However, if you want to try a real delicious pizza, it is better to look for a specialized institution.

For example, the PizzaRe pizzeria, located near the People's Square (Italian: Piazza del Popolo) on Via Ripetta. This pizzeria is recognized as the best in the area.

Shopping in Rome

Arriving in this city, every tourist thinks what to buy in Rome? These can be souvenirs for yourself, souvenirs from Rome to friends and acquaintances, expensive collectibles, religious things, jewelry for loved ones. It is difficult to find curiosities of other countries, eras and civilizations in Rome, but if we talk about the eternal city itself, then there are more than enough goods that will become memorable parts of the trip. The most common for shopping are shops that can be found in all parts of the city. In the center of Rome, shops are open throughout the day, while on the outskirts they adhere to the classic work schedule from 9:30 to 19:30 with a break of 13:30-15:30, on Monday the shops are open in the afternoon, the day off is Sunday.

In the world, Italy is known primarily for its clothing collections. If in Europe the collections from Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Giorgio Armani and other famous fashion designers of Italy are quite expensive, then shopping in Rome itself will be much cheaper.

To do this, you should look at Via Condotti, where there are many shops specializing in the sale of clothing. However, with all the savings, clothing in Rome is still quite expensive. Therefore, you should immediately calculate your capabilities. When you want to buy interesting clothes, but the budget does not allow (which happens quite often due to the high cost of things), a silk scarf will be an excellent choice. Scarves are stylish, fairly inexpensive, presented in a wide range. If you are interested in cheaper things, you can go to Via del Tritone, Nazionale to the Piazza della Republica area, where there are also many shops, but the prices in them are more reasonable.

Shoes and leather accessories are also widely represented. It is advisable to buy them in stores, street vendors often sin by selling fakes, although they are of quite high quality.

Italy's jewelry is famous all over the world, thanks to its design, unusual ornament, which is rooted in the jewelry past of the Roman Empire. Gold jewelry is expensive, but worth it. You can also pay attention to jewelry, it is much cheaper, but the quality is also good. Many appreciate Murano glass, which can also be bought in Rome. However, beware of scammers. Instead of Murano glass, fakes are often sold. The original must have a quality certificate.

Rome is a paradise for people interested in antiques and art objects. To see all the offers, it is recommended to visit Via dei Coronati, Via dei Soldati, Via Giulia Via Del`Orso. In Trastevere, on Sundays, the largest flea market in Rome, Italy and all of Europe is open.

Food is also common among the goods that tourists buy. Balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, chocolate, parmesan cheese and olive oil can be bought in many stores. grocery stores widely distributed throughout the city. Of course, it is better to make such purchases before leaving.

Souvenirs in Rome can be bought anywhere. They are sold even on the street, almost on every corner. Experienced Tourists never buy the first souvenir they like. Even if its cost is quite acceptable, in a couple of blocks you can find the same one, but much cheaper.

The most expensive souvenir shops are located near historical places where there are many tourists. If you are interested in religious souvenirs, you will have to look at Via della Conciliazione - this is the road that leads to St. Peter's Square. In other places you can also find many religious souvenirs, but here they are truly presented in abundance.

A mega convenient application that has all the necessary information about Rome: the main attractions, colorful places for a snack and an atmospheric romantic dinner, main shops, markets and outlets, where to go with a child or go on your own for 1 day. All this works without the Internet and contains a map where everything you need is already marked. This is how the BlogoItaliano Rome Guide app works, which we released at the very end of 2017 for iPhone and in April 2018 for Android.

A new type of guide

The idea of ​​creating a mobile guide for BlogoItaliano did not come to me in Italy. When you are well oriented on the terrain, you don’t think about it. Therefore, the idea was born during a trip to China.

Finding yourself in an unfamiliar place where almost no one speaks English, the signs are incomprehensible, the cities are huge, and access to the Internet is very limited, you realize how valuable and convenient it is to have all the information with you and not depend on anything.

You can surf the Internet as much as you like, read websites and prepare for a trip, but when you find yourself in an unfamiliar city, for which you have 1-2 days, and access to the Internet is limited, you still become extremely helpless. And if neither you nor the local population speak English, then everything becomes even more complicated. In Italy, English, by the way, is also not very good.

We felt for ourselves how important it is to have a convenient guide, and we made it as for ourselves

A traveler who in a new city walks 10 km in a day in an unfamiliar area needs everything at once: the location of the main attractions, their opening hours, ticket information, transport, and much more ...

And if there are 3 sights in some area, and not one, then how to navigate which one is more interesting. What if you come and it's closed? And do you need to watch them or is it better to jump on the subway, drive a couple of stops and see something else.

• Where to eat?
• What if with a child?
• And how to get from the airport?

The traveler has a lot of questions, and the time to search for answers is limited. Especially in a city like Rome, where sights are almost on every corner, and you want to see everything at once. Of course, we all found ourselves in such a situation and somehow got out, but after watching something, we missed a lot. Surely you understand what I mean.

Therefore, to have something like an application where everything has already been worked out would be very cool. With this thought, I flew from China to Italy, intending to create something new.

Everything important in Rome - in your smartphone

Work on the first mobile guide m BlogoItaliano in Rome took several months, and at the very end of 2017 - right on the eve of Catholic Christmas - the iPhone version appeared in the App Store (Android version was released in April 2018).

I personally walked with him through the streets of the Eternal City to make sure that everything works and is convenient to use. As a result of this walk, we made a few more improvements.

In total, the guide includes more than 220 places where to go, what to see, where to eat and what to do. Moreover, for all the main places, the working hours, information on tickets, and also scheduled, what is interesting about this or that object have been added.

In the mobile guide to Rome you will find the following headings:

• Attractions [more than 60 major and little-known sites]
• Shopping [major malls, markets, outlets]
• Meals are served [almost 100 colorful places in the city center: cafes, restaurants, pizzerias, gelateria, aperitif, views]
• Rome with children
• From Rome for 1 day
• Transport [urban transport, main stations, ways to get from airports and the port of Civitavecchia to the center]
• Recommended hotels [selection of the most noteworthy hotels in the center and near the airport of Fiumicino]
• Rome by month [what to expect from Rome during your trip]

But the most important thing is that all places in the application integrated with online map, which is already inside and works without the Internet. When GPS is on, you can always see your location, what interesting places are nearby and exactly how to get there. When using GPS mobile traffic is not consumed.

All objects of the guide are plotted on an online map that works without the Internet

But that's not all: in the application, you can filter the display of objects in relation to the main attractions that will serve as landmarks. For example, if you are near the Trevi Fountain, you can easily find all the essentials in close proximity. It is very comfortable.

Finally, if you wish, you can create your own list of favorites, and only what is interesting to you will be displayed on the map.

How to install the guide

As of early 2018, the BlogoItaliano mobile guide to Rome is already available on the App Store and can be installed by all iPhone and iPad users. Install the app for yourself.

As of April 20, a version for Android has also appeared on Google Play. You can install it on your smartphone using this link.

Issue price

The Rome Mobile Guide is completely free to download and try, but it will have very limited functionality. Exclusively to see how everything works.

The full version of the guide costs only 379 rubles [for users from different countries, there may be slight fluctuations due to exchange rates and the characteristics of the stores themselves]. Of course, we could charge a higher price, and it would be justified. Moreover, those experts to whom we showed the application urged us to increase the cost.

But for us, this is not so much a commercial project, but a way to give an opportunity to more people much better and more comfortable to get to know one of the most interesting cities peace. That is why we have tried to make the price affordable for everyone.

It's even cheaper than a cup of coffee in many far from elite Roman eateries, and the value is much higher than the price.

Install, activate and get a completely different level of comfort when exploring Rome.