Rome Travel Guide

Why? Hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to Rome on holiday every year to steep themselves in the remnants of the ancient Roman Empire, glory in the artistic treasures of the Vatican City, and gorge on pasta and pizza as fountains play in dozens of pretty piazzas.When?

The best time to travel to Rome is during the spring (April and May) when the city experiences lovely warm holiday weather with plenty of sunshine and blue skies. The height of summer (July and August) can be uncomfortably hot for foot-slogging sightseers.Who for? Travel to Rome if you are a serious tourist, intent on seeing some of the world's greatest historical sites. For Catholics a visit to Rome is beyond a holiday, more of an unforgettable pilgrimage to the Vatican City, and even non-Christians are awed by Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Art-lovers will find marvels on every street corner.More Info: Our Rome travel guide is the best way to begin your acquaintance with 'the eternal city'.
The Rome travel guide contains all you need to know to plan a holiday in Rome, from entry requirements to how to get around, details of the top attractions and suggestions on where to eat.