Rome Travel
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    Rome Travel Information

    Rome is the capital city of Italy and a favourite short break destination in Europe. The city has a history of 2,700 years and is famous for its ancient Roman monuments. Top attractions: Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Forum and the Colosseum. If you like shopping: Via Veneto, Via Nazionale and Piazza Di Spagna.

    Rome has 2 international airports.
    Ciampino Airport is the much smaller one and has many low-budget flights. Distance to Rome city is 15 km, 40 minutes driving. Bus company Terravision connects Termini Central station with Campino airport. Price has been lowered from €8 to €4 (in 2009). Service frequency is about 2 journeys an hour during the day. The public bus connects Ciampino airport with the underground station "Anagnina"(€1). From there the metro takes you in 25 minutes to the centre (€1). Taxis are quite expensive (€40). Ask the driver how much are the supplements (luggage, weekend). Official taxis are yellow or white with a meter.

    Fiumicino / Leonardo Da Vinci Airport is a large international airport, 26km from Rome. The Leonardo Express train leaves every 30 minutes and goes non-stop to Termini train station. Travel time 40 minutes. Fare € 9.50. At night there are no trains to the airport. There is a nightbus running between 01.15 to 05.00. An official yellow or white metered taxi is about 40-50 Euro.

    Many budget hotels are located around Termini Railway Station. Several luxury 5 star hotels are situated in the famous street Via Veneto. In this street is also the Hard Rock Cafe: a popular American food restaurant.



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