Posted on: 25 November, 2019
Author: hannah gale
Rome was once known as the wealthiest, most powerful, and largest city in the Western world. It is no wonder that today this city is packed with countless of museums, over 900 churches, and amazing historical landmarks. If you’ve planned a trip to this highly popular capital of Italy, then read this post where I’ve put together a list of 8 tips to know before visiting Rome. Read on… You need to purchase the tickets before boarding if we talk about public transport. You can buy it from the tabacchi or tobacco shop after selecting the kiosks and supermarkets at the train and metro stations. At the same time that you grab an Italian SIM card, you have to purchase your tickets too. You can’t purchase the tickets while you are already on the metro or bus. The metro ride is FREE for kids under the age of 10. You don’t need to pay for children to use the public transportation if you’re traveling with them! Also, when traveling with children, this can add up to a nice saving. Fairly far, the airport is at a distance of about 30 km (20 mi) from the city center. You can take the most touristy Leonardo Express Airport Train from the airport to the Termini Station for just about 14 Euro. You can get off at the stop which is closest to your lodging as the regional train stops at multiple places. By any chance, don’t, I repeat, don’t take a rose from a stranger on the street, even if a cute child is giving it to you. Stop them from slipping it in your pocket or purse. Even if they drop it in front of you, don’t pick it up. Say “no” firmly and continue walking. Even if you’ve been tricked into accepting it, they will try to charge you for the rose. These people are big thugs! Carry a bottle of water at all times. The water which is peddled to tourists is absurdly costly. For the equivalent of a 12 oz bottle of water bought from a street vendor, you can pay between 1.50 Euro – 2 Euro! At a corner store, the same bottle of water will cost you 1 Euro. An even better idea is to head to a grocery store and pay just about 0.19 Euro for a bottle of 1.5L! You’ll also find portable water coming out from fountains spread throughout the city. From here you can fill a reusable bottle while you are visiting the sites. Just avoid the non-potable and aqua non-potabile water. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Hey, I’m Hannah. I’m a writer living in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy. I am a fan of travel, technology, and photography. I’m also interested in design and food. You can read my blog with a click on the button above.