Rome- the Eternal City - is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The legendary beginnings of Rome date back to 753 B.C. According to the legend, the city was set up by two bothers Romulus and Remus- the sons of Princess Rhea Silvia and Mars – God of War. The boys abandoned by their parents to fate, were mothered by a she-wolf and later on adopted by a shepherd. Romulus and Remus decided to establish the city on the place they were saved, i.e. The Palatine Hill.
Presently the city remains the essence of European Civilization. With the stunning monuments- secular and sacred, Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
The capital of Italy allures all those who wish to experience the biggest art gallery in the world with all their senses- starting from ancient ruins dating from Rome's glory days ( 500-400 years B.C.!) like the monumental Colosseum. Pantheon and Roman Forum to the romantic sites such as the spectacular TreviFountain; the astonishing Barberini Palace or the sweeping Spanish Steps immortalized by Fellini's Dolce Vita constantly inspire many artists.
The Vatican State- the spiritual and administrative centre of Roman Catholic Church is the smallest state in the world. One simply cannot miss the view of St.Peter's Square and beautiful Vatican Basilica.
Rome attracts everyone willing to stroll down the winding, cobbled streets with the memories of the most well-known Roman philosophers, soldiers, patricians, apostles or popes.
Isn't it so that for the last three thousand years all the roads lead you to Rome?
Within vicinity of Rome there are two airports: Leonardo da Vinci airport in Fiumicino, 30 km from Rome and Ciampino airport mainly for low-cost airlines, which is situated about 15 km from the centre of Rome, next to Via Appia Nuova.The airport is close to the Romanian ring way (GRA) and the East-West, North-South motorways. The Rome Fiumicino airport is situated 30 km from the city centre. The easiest way of getting to the centre of Rome or to the airport is to use the Terravision bus which goes to and from the airport to the Rome Terimini railway station.
Owing to the low-cost airlines anyone can afford coming to Rome. The price of flying with low-cost airlines Ganges from 100PLN to 700PLN. Among the most popular airlines which offer Rome connection are: Centralwings, Wizz Air, SKY Europe and LOT, Lufthansa and Alitalia, Blue Air, easyjet, HLX, Myair, Norwegian, Ryanair, and Sterling.
Rome is a tourist-friendly city with a complex accommodation service. They are not the cheapest in the world but if you book a hotel well in advance you will be able to get some discounts. You can also try to stay overnight at one of the low-cost hotels which are sometimes situated at one of the floors of tenement houses. Among low-cost accommodation opportunities you can usually find private flats which are adjusted for tourists’ service. The hotel prices depend on the distance from the city centre and vary from €50 to even more than €100 for a similar room in the city centre.
Some hotels in Rome:
Parco Tirreno, Albani Rome, Park Hotel Ciampino, Amalia, Impero, President Best Western, Royal Santina, Aberdeen, Cicerone, Forum, Galeno, Aurora Garden, Caravel, Pinewood Hotel Rome, Residence Diana, B&H Hotels Fiume, Santa Costanza, Nizza, Priscilla, Grand Hotel Villa Tuscolana, Donatello, Terminal, Madison, Prince Galles, Silva, Le Dune, Claridge, Regent, De Petris
The prices in Rome vary substantially and usually depend on our neds. There is a wide choice of shops and restaurants. It is worth searching for some local favorites. Most of the restaurants hang out their menus clone to the front door. For those who need to economize the best choice would be traditional Italian pizza and mineral water.
Here are the prices of some goods and services:
Mineral water 0,33 ml - € 0,80
Mineral water 1,5l - €1,50 – €2
A can of Fanta soft drink - €1, 50
Draught beer 0,5 l – €3,50
Pizza (10 different pieces for the two) - €12
Pizza (standard- round) €6 - €10
Snacks - €6 - €11
Wine at the restaurant €6, €14
I course (pasta) about. € 8
II course (meat with side dishes) - €11
Capuccino (Navona Square) - €4, 50
Coffee - €1 - €2
Cornetto (Navona Square) - €2, 50
Big ice-cream €2
Dessert from €3
Dinner with starters - €85
