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Dec 22 - Dec 28
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Rome at a glance
Capital of Faith and Culture, Rome is the birthplace of western civilization, where past and present join together in perfect harmony. The “Eternal City” provides the most spectacular backdrop for history and passion in the entire world.
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Rome history
The glorious Roman civilization had its origins in small groups of farmers and shepherds who settled along the banks of the Tiber, on the Palatine hills and the surrounding areas.
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Rome local information
Country:
Italy

Region:
Lazio

Rome By The Numbers:
Population: 2.7 Million

Elevation: 10 feet/ 3 meters

Average Annual Rainfall: 33 inches/ 84 centimeters

Average January Temperature: 44 degrees F/ 7 degrees C

Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F/ 25 degrees C

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Tourism, Finance, Insurance, Publishing, Fashion

Ethnicity: Italian, 6.36% foreign citizens

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz, standard two or three pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT +1

Country Dialing Code: 39

Area Code: 06

Did You Know?
About 3,000 Euro are thrown into the Trevi Fountain every day. The coins are collected at night, and used to fund a Supermarket for needy citizens.

No wonder Italy heads international fashion. Starting only in 300 BC, there were barbers in Rome.

Orientation:
Rome is on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Rome weather
Average Temperatures
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Average Annual Rainfall:
18.8" / 47.7 cm
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Rome 2006
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Covering Rome in Six Days
Rome wasn't built in a day...but you can squeeze the main historic sights into six!
Two Days of Museums
This itinerary provides two full days of visiting Rome's most celebrated museums.
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Top Rated Activities
Villa Borghese
A park for the Romans
Piazza di Spagna
Meeting at the Steps
Musei Vaticani (Vatican Museums)
Filled with masterpieces
Colosseum (Coliseum)
The symbol of Rome
Stadio Olimpico (Olympic Stadium)
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Top Rated Places To Stay
American Palace Eur
Easy access to the center
Castello della Castelluccia
Castle surrounded by rolling woodlands
Hotel Teatro di Pompeo
Distinctive, inviting, and theatrical hotel
58 Le Real de Luxe
Doused in royal comforts
Abaroma
Quiet refined block
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Hamasei
Guarantee of high standard cuisine
Sahara
True, quality Eritrean cuisine
Terrazza dell'Hotel Eden (La)
Creative, classic food
Tramoia Cafè (La)
The first Tapas bar in Rome.
Caffè della Pace
A historic Roman café
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Bibelot
250 different cocktails and long drinks
Bar del Fico
A café for night-birds
Caffè della Pace
A historic Roman café
Cavour 313
Wine bar with stock from all over the world
Teatro Sistina
International and Italian musicals