Practical Information in Rome
Bring sunglasses and light cotton clothes for scorching summer days, dressy attire for the evenings, and a big cultural appetite for historic sights.
GMT
+ 1 (+2 in summertime).
Money
Euro (€) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
220V AC, 50 Hz, two pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+ 39 (national code), 06 (Rome).
Rome Tourist Info
Fit In
Classic chic and black dominates wardrobes. Italians are used to the scorching heat and will frown upon you if you dress for the beach while out in the city.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Liberation Day 25 Apr
- May Day 1 May
- Republic Day 2 Jun
- St Peter and Paul 29 Jun
- Assumption Day 15 Aug
- All Saints' Day 1 Nov
- Immaculate Conception 8 Dec
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
- Epiphany 6 Jan
