Rome city guide

Rome airport transport, must-see places and food Rome City Guide Rome airport tranport Fiumicino airport Ciampino airport The official name is Leonardo da O The official name is G. B. Pastine International airport Vinci International airport • Largest airport in Italy • Serves mainly low-budget flights • 12 km is the distance from the historic city centre 35 km is the distance from the historic city centre Airport transfer to city centre Airport transfer to city centre Leonardo 30 mins Express train Airport bus 45 mins 55 mins Airport bus Private airport transfer 30 mins Private airport 40 mins transfer Must-see places in Rome The Colosseum The imposing amphitheatre, opened in 80 AD, is one of the most recognizable Rome landmarks. It is believed that it could hold up to 50,000 people and emperors used it to entertain the public with free games. Gladiators used to fight with wild animals or against each other. € Mon - Sun 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM €12 St. Peter Basilica St Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) is Italy's largest and most impressive church. It dates back to the 4th century and it was commissioned by emperor Constantine. The basilica is built on the place where the apostle Peter was buried. The extraordinary interior features some of Italy's most famous masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà. € Mon - Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Free Pantheon The Pantheon is one of the rare, well-preserved monuments in Rome which managed to survive through the centuries. Once you enter through the bronze doors, you will instinctively raise your head up to the magnificent dome. Also, the Pantheon is a burial place of the artist Raphael and the king Vittorio Emanuelle II. € Mon - Sat 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Free Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Rome food delicacies Pizza Pasta Carbonara Gelato www.city-airport-taxis.com