The beautiful Italian capital needs no introduction to the traveling tourist as it is a destination that is home to many well-known monuments and landmarks, from the ancient Roman Colosseum and the grounds of the nearby Roman Forum to the three “music boxes”. that make up the modern complex of the Auditorium. Then of course there is the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, in fact the list could go on and on.

Rome is not only famous for its tourist attractions, but also for its cuisine and cafe culture, both of which are an important part of local Roman life. Almost every street will have its own bar, not pub bars as native English speakers might think of them, but more of a café, where the little TV in the corner will blare the latest football results, while customers regulars will be discussing, with numerous types of hand gestures, the state of the nation or any other hot topic related to Italian news.

Romans, and Italians in general, love their food, and why not, after all, Italy offers some of the best cuisine around. In most of the menus in the trattorie and osterie. Try to get a bit off the beaten track, perhaps to an area just outside the historic center and eat at one of the local restaurants; The food will be authentic and much cheaper! Trastevere and the student area of ​​San Lorenzo are great places to eat authentic and affordable Roman dishes, and you can usually eat outdoors.

When you arrive in Rome, you will probably arrive by train at the city’s main train station, which is called Termini. The station is located in the heart of the city and is also the main transport hub for Rome and the region. Here you will also find a metro station, in fact it is the only metro station where the two metro lines (A and B) intersect. Also convenient for this area is the fact that the main bus station is right outside the station.

There are many hotels near Termini Station in Rome. Of course, the area has attracted so many hotels and bed and breakfasts due to the fact that there are excellent connections to the entire city. But in addition, many of the tourist attractions are also easily accessible on foot from here, and strolling through the alleys and streets of historic Rome to your destination is a great way to discover the city’s lesser-known areas, squares, and public spaces.