Rome city guide & tourist information • 19th May 2012
Tourist Information
General tourist Information to help you plan your trip to Rome.
Sightseeing Guide
A guide to some of the most famous sights of Rome, including churches.
Museums & Art
A guide to the museums and art galleries of Rome.
Food & Drink
A guide to eating out and the best dishes of Rome.
Plan your trip to Rome
Welcome to Rome File, a website dedicated to helping you plan your trip to Italy's capital city.
To get started, choose one of the main sections above, or try one of the more detailed pages below. These are just highlights: there's plenty more to discover inside.
We try to update Rome File every year, but if you spot some information that's out of date, please let us know, and we'll make sure to correct it. You'll find our feedback page here.
Fernet Branca
Love it or hate it: discover Italy's most interesting drink.
Convents in Rome
Convents can be a cheap but safe and pleasant places to stay.
Taxis in Rome
Taxis can be an easy way to get around, but watch out for scams.
Annual events
Find out what's happening in Rome during your visit.
Italian beer
Although famous as wine-drinkers, Romans are also starting to drink more beer. Read about some of the city's breweries.
The Vatican City
For many travellers, a visit to Rome just wouldn't be complete without seeing the Vatican City.
Rome tour guides
Thinking of hiring a tour guide? See our tips first.
Shopping guide
Whether you're after souvenirs or food, check out our shopping guide.
Films set in Rome
Read about Rome's important role in the history of cinema.
Feral cats
Read about the feral cats that prowl the streets of Rome.