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36 Essential Things To Know Before Going To Rome For 2023

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Rome is called the Eternal City for a reason. Walk along the cobblestones covered in hanging vines, with people spilling out on the sidewalk drinking Aperol Spritz and eating gelato, then turn a corner, and there’s a 2000-year-old crumbling ruin saying “Hey, Remember me?”

It has to be one of the most captivating cities in the world – not one where ancient history is all they have left to give you, but a place full of vibrant modernity, too.

The Roman Forum

But Rome is also the most visited city in the world, and sees 5.8 million tourists a year, which means you’re going to need to go prepared if you want to enjoy your experience.

In this guide, we’ve listed all the top things you need to know before traveling to Rome. Allow us to share with you the most essential things to know before going to Rome. From local customs to money saving tips, best places to stay and where to find the best gelato in Rome, we’ve got you covered!

Some of these tips for Rome, are also tips you can follow in Italy. 

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Trastevere

As soon as I saw my teen daughters holding up their phone to snap pictures every couple of steps upon arrival in Trastevere, I knew we’d made the right choice adding Rome to our summer Europe trip.

But the wrong choice was not staying longer. Three days just wasn’t enough! If I was go go back again, I would allow five days to be able to fit everything in at a more leisurely pace.

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Things To Know Before Going to Rome

view of vatican from the river tiber

Before you start wandering past its marble masterpieces, arm yourself with wisdom from the ages to ensure your visit to Rome is a smooth and unforgettable one.

Put another notch in your belt, dust off your ancient history books, and join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of planning an unforgettable trip to Rome! Starting with the most important thing…

1. Get Travel Insurance: Allianz Travel Vacation Confidence Index

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Trevi Fountain

We wouldn’t recommend traveling to Rome without travel insurance. It will give you peace of mind should something go wrong, like trip delays and cancellations and unforeseen events, your investment is protected and some of those unplanned costs may be covered.

They have a travel insurance policy to suit all kinds of travelers and needs. As we’re…

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