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Bargain Breaks - Rome, Italy

Explore the ancient city of Rome on one of the bargain breaks to Rome in Italy from City Breaks Direct. The historic Italian capital dates back to the Roman Empire, and was once home to the Caesars, gladiators and legions of ancient Romans. Today only the relics of ancient Rome reside in the city, with the Coliseum being one of the most famous landmarks. Rome is a lively city filled with Italian style and sophistication, from the grandeur of the Italian Opera to the cosy and traditional Italian restaurants serving gourmet pasta dishes. The busy roads are home to sleek sports cars, classical little Fiats and Vespa scooters, which race by the chic pavement bistros at alarming speeds.

On bargain breaks to Rome in Italy, make sure you visit the famed Spanish Steps, which are an enchanting work of Baroque artistry that lead to the Piazza Navona and the enchanting Trevi Fountain. Romance and enchantment fill the streets of Rome, with beautiful Renaissance architecture and historical grandeur on every street. A once in a lifetime experience is to visit the magnificence of Vatican City and the Pope's Vatican Palace. Rome also boasts the timeless Sistine Chapel, containing years of artwork by Michelangelo, the ancient Roman Pantheon and early Christian Basilicas.

Rome has a timeless quality, which is both beautiful and interesting and the romance of the city comes from its resilience. Centuries may pass by and old Empires may expire. Countries may change and life may evolve, but Rome will always be there.


 

 


Essential Information on Rome

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities. Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than casas de cambios.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Travellers are advised to have a return or onward tickets, all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover the period of intended stay in Italy.

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Communications

The international access code for Italy is +39. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). All numbers must be preceded by 0, whether originating in Italy or out, unless calling a mobile phone. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 02 for Milan and 06 for Rome. There can be high surcharges on calls made from hotels and it is generally cheaper to use a calling card. Public telephone boxes take phone cards for local and international calls, which can be bought from newsagents. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

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