ROME – AN ARENA FOR CULTURE, SPIRITUALITY & ‘CAPITALE’
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Does anyone need introduction to Rome? Thanks to movies like the then Ben Hur to Gladiator, we all have been taken back to those times and have relived the moments. These movies presented the magnificent buildings; wonderful interiors of Roman palaces and of course the narrow streets, albeit with the aid of digital graphics.
Is that all about Rome?
Not at all! Once you walk into this world’s largest open air museum-city, you will be seduced with real buildings which stood the testing times and environments. You would get hypnotized to forget the modernity which ought to look
clumsy and clustered.
clumsy and clustered.
‘Roma Capitale’ is the capital of Italy and the stands at 4th place as the most populous city in European Union. An eternal city sustaining its beauty and charm for more than two millennia speaks volumes about her to the tourists. Rome is a city associated with legend and myth as to how it was founded. Romulus and Remus, the two twins, were brought by a she-wolf and it is Romulus who is believed as the founder of Rome. This city had witnessed several monarchs, emperors but gave birth to the idea of democracy in the form of ‘Republic’.
How To Reach Rome
Rome has got connectivity with the rest of the world and can be reached by air, road, rail and by sea too.
By Air
There are good airports in and around the Rome. Leonardo Da Vinci airport at Fiumicino is the major airport and all international arrivals and departures happen here. From here tourist can easily reach to the central Rome within 30 minutes by taking the express train. Other airport is G.B. Pastine airport and many private bus lines operate to ferry the tourists from here to the main city. Bus ride would approximately lasts for 30 minutes.
By Rail
Termini railway station is the central station which has got domestic and international connectivity. Eurostar trains that operate from Venice and Milan are also connected to this station. From Termini, many public transport busses are available that operate on different routes within the city.
By Road
Tourists who travel by road can reach Rome either by bus or by car. But bus connectivity to Rome from other parts of the world is very thin. Those who are traveling by car should reach to Grande Raccordo Anulare which is the major hub that connects all roads leading to Rome.
Boarding & Lodging
Being one of the world’s largest tourist destinations, city of Rome offers boarding and lodging facilities that can meet every budget. Hotels and lodges are spread across the city and also in neighborhoods. Tourists can choose hotels ranging from five star to single star.
Hotels rated with 1 and 2 are densely located in and around Termini railway station and Esquilino district. Luxury hotels of 5 star rating are located near to the major historical locations like Coliseum, Spanish steps etc. Mid-segment hotels can found around the city in many locations.
Local Transportation
Tourists can choose public bus or local train or a cab to go around the city. Travel experts generally suggest opting for the public transportation than a cab due to the think city traffic and complex morphology of the city’s lanes and by-lanes. Tourists can buy the tourist ticket which allows them to travel by any public transportation for three consecutive days. Daily passes are also available which would expire by midnight of the day of purchase.
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