Every year several million people come from all over the world to visit the Italian capital city. They come to see the buildings surviving from the days of the Roman Empire (such as the Pantheon, see photo on right), or the Renaissance works by artists like Michelangelo and Bernini. They come to visit the Vatican City, hoping perhaps to catch a glimpse of the Pope, or they simply come to enjoy what remains of the sweet life that inspired Fellini's film La Dolce Vita. Whatever your reasons for visiting Rome, you will find a beautiful and vibrant city full of places to see and things to do.
How to use this website
Rome File is divided into sections which are listed in the grey menu on the left. Right now you're reading the section on planning your trip, which contains tips on things like when to go, how to get there and what the weather will be like. That's followed by tips on accommodation, tourist information, and a guide to the best sights to take in during your holiday. There's also information on Rome's nightlife, restaurants, etc. All of these sections can be reached through the grey menu on the left. Within each section is a number of pages, which appear in the menu on the right, just underneath the photograph. The best thing to do is explore the website and use your browser to bookmark any pages that you find particularly useful.
Finally, although you'll find plenty of information to help you on this website, it's very useful to have a book that you can keep with you and consult in the hotel or while you're wandering around the city. We've reviewed some of the best in our book review pages - see the menu on the left.