Rome's Underground System is comfortable
and fast. You’ll see the stations as they are marked
by a great big white M on a red background. There is a Red
Line and a Blue Line. At the main Termini Station, they intersect.
Pick up a map in any station and your hotel may also have
one.
Buses are numerous and go all over the city.
They are run by ATAC the city bus company and telephone 167
555 666. When you find a bus stop you’ll see a yellow
sign giving you the bus numbers that stop there and all the
main streets and stops on the way.
Taxis are another means of transport and
official taxis are yellow or white and all have a meter. They
will charge extra for luggage and also for late night journeys.
Unless you are planning to visit places outside Rome, do
not bother to rent a car or try to drive in Rome, even during
the "slow' season. Rome has had traffic
problems forever, and even a "Sunday drive' turns to
gridlock. You are much better off taking the local bus system
or a train to and from the airport, or a taxi or airport limousine.
Rome Maps of the city are free from the
information booth at the airport, or any Rome tourist info
kiosk around the city center and historical district. You
can also pick up maps or get Italy tourist information in
any hotel lobby. The Romans are very friendly and will help
you to get info for wherever you'd like to see.
Since most of the Attractions in Rome are
within walking distance from each other, if you book your
hotel in the historical district, you'll find it very easy
to get around.
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