Rome Essentials

Rome Essentials & Tourist Information

Currency	Euro
Exchange Rate	Aprox £1 = €1.32
Flight Time	UK 2 Hour 30 mins aprox
Time Zone	GMT = +1 hour
Language	Italian
Voltage	220 V (European two-pin plugs)

 

National Holidays In Rome 

January 1st -	New Years Day
January 6th -	Epiphany
March 5th(2010) -	Easter Monday
April 25th -	Liberation Day
May 1st -	Labour Day
June 1st(2010) -	Anniversary of the Republic
November 1st -	All Saints' Day
December 8th -	Immaculate Conception
December 25th -	Chrstmas Day
December 26th -	St Stephens Day

 

Rome Tourist Attractions 

The myriad of dazzling historic sights and monuments will ensure a full and rewarding city break in Rome and choosing what to see and do is no simple task. The Roma pass is a good investment if time is limited offering free and reduced rates to a wealth of museums and historic sights. Priced at Euro €20, public transport is included and it is valid for 3 days. Rome's most iconic symbol is the Colloseum and a visit is essential on any visit to the city. Entrance is priced at €11 and is open from 8am until sundown. Many of Rome's most enduring sights are in fact free with the Roman Forum and the Pantheon being among the most popular.

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Rome Opening Hours 

Opening times of shops and services can be a little erratic at times and in general stores are open throughout the day from 9am until around 7.30pm with reduced hours on Sundays. Smaller stores and boutiques often close for lunch between 1pm and 4pm and markets are open for business between 7am and 2pm. Banks and post offices open Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm with a minimal number of branch offices open on Saturdays.

 

Tipping & Etiquette In Rome 

There is no hard and fast rule to tipping etiquette in Rome but 10% is considered the norm in the city's restaurants. Likewise a small gratuity will be appreciated at hotels for a pleasant stay and taxi fares are often marked up to the nearest euro. 

 

Italian Phrases For Tourists  

Good morning	Buon giorno		I'm sorry	Scusi
Good evening	Buona sera		Does anyone here speak English?	C'è qualcuno che parla inglese?
Good-bye	Arrivederci		Where is...?	Dov'è ...?
Yes	Sì		Train Station	la stazione
No	No		Airport	l'aeroporto
Please	Per favore		Currency exchange	l'ufficio del cambio
Thank you very much	Molte grazie		The bill, please	Il conto per favore

Rome Useful Numbers 

• Calling the UK from Rome – 0044 + area code minus zero + number

• Police – 112

• Ambulance – 112

• Fire – 112

Disabled Access In Rome 

With an abundance of ancient streets and monuments, sightseeing in Rome for wheelchair users does present some obstacles and an able bodied companion is advisable. Transport-wise, the airports and rail stations all offer wheelchair access and some attractions such as the Colosseum and the Vatican museums have a full series of lifts and ramps. 

 

Italian Embassies 

• GB Embassy - Via XX Settembre 80 I-00187 Roma RM, Italy Telephone (+39) 06 4220 0001 

• Italy Embassy - 14 Three Kings Yard, London W1K 4EH, Telephone: 020 7312 2200

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