Italy

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special municipality named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.

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Must-see in Rome

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Shota Rustaveli

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More places in Rome

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Chiesa del Gesù

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Villa Farnesina

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Spanish Steps

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Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

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Raphael Rooms

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Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere

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National Gallery of Ancient Art

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Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius

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Villa Medici

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Arch of Titus

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Ara Pacis Augustae

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Column of Phoca

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Plan your days in Rome

Your Rome day plan

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Climate in Rome

Best time to visit: May–Jul, Oct

Average temperature

8°

Jan

9°

Feb

11°

Mar

14°

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18°

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22°

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25°

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25°

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21°

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17°

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12°

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8°

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Flights to Rome

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Day trips and nearby cities from Rome

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Rome; times are rough estimates by road.

From Rome you can reach Latina (59 km), Terni (76 km), Grosseto (148 km), Pescara (156 km) and Caserta (179 km) in about 1 h 10 min to 2 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Rome

The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 12°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Shota Rustaveli, Vatican Museums, Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Castle of the Holy Angel, Palatine Hill. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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