Rome is the capital of a province which has an area of 5,352 sq. km, and a total population of 3.7 million. The province of Rome is just part of the region of Lazio. The city is located on the Tiber and Aniene rivers, on the west coast of Italy facing the Mediterranean Sea.

The main areas of Rome include the Vatican and Trastevere to the west of the Tevere river, The ancient centre in the middle, Piazza Navona to the north west of the centre, Aventine and Lateran to the south, and the area to the north eats including Santa Maria Maggiore.

There are two airports in Rome: Fiumicino which is Italy's main airport and is on the west side of Rome near the sea; and Ciampino on the south east side which hosts many charter flights and low cost airlines.

The city has a 2-line underground (subway) system called 'Metropolitana' or the 'Rome Metro'. This connects the main train station, 'Termini', with many of the suburbs.

Rome is a thriving centre for design and shopping and is the home of Fendi, Prada, Valentino and Laura Biagiotti. For most of us who cannot afford to splash out on the genuine articles, a stroll down Piazza di Spagna is well worthwhile with spectacular window displays. To purchase end-of-season designer lables at 50% reductions then visit Discount delle Firme and Discount dell'Alta Moda.

Rome's open-air markets are an essential part of Roman life and atmosphere and well worth a visit. Why not visit Campo de'Fiori for foodstuffs, Mercato delle Stampe for old books, prints and magazines, and Mercato Esquilino for international foods.


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