Local Tourism Notes for Rome & Lazio

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Local Tourism Notes for Rome & Lazio

The staff at most tourist offices speak English. They are usually very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more. If you're in need of some help, they're always worth asking.

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on the area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers.

To find listings of local tourist offices in Rome and Lazio:

• See The AngloFILE for Tourist Offices & Information 
• See the official website of the Italian State Tourism Board 

Rome Airport Contacts

To find out about the airports serving the Rome and Lazio region, flight information, access or lost luggage:

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page for Rome & Lazio Airport Contacts

To find out about airlines flying to the region:

• See The AngloFILE for Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

Where to Stay

From the luxury five-star hotels to self-catering holiday accommodation, you can find out about various types of accommodation available in Rome and Lazio:

• See the INFOrmation page on Holiday Accommodation Options 
• See the AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation 

Days Out in Rome and the Lazio Region

Rome and the Lazio region offer an immense variety of places to visit.

• For information see The AngloFILE for Days Out: Trips & Tours

Rome and Lazio for Children

There are a number of activities for children in Rome and the region of Lazio, including amusement parks, theme parks and water parks.

• See the AngloFILE for Children: Days Out for Kids

Tourist Attractions

The Colosseum: Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre and inaugurated in the 70s AD, the Colosseum is the symbol of Rome and the biggest monument of the Roman Empire. Open every day from 09:00 until one hour before sunset. 

• For information on the history of the Colosseum see Wikipedia

Trevi Fountain: The Fontana di Trevi is a late-Baroque creation commissioned by Pope Clement XIII in 1762 and is without a doubt the most well-known of all Rome's fountains. Tourists traditionally throw two coins into the fountain; one for the fulfilment of a wish and the other to ensure their return to Rome.

Roman Forum: Once the centre of the Roman Empire, this was the central area around which ancient Rome developed. The Forum includes major monuments, buildings and other ancient ruins including the Temple of Caesar, the Arch of Titus, the Basilica Emilia and many more.

• Capitolium website

Vatican City

The smallest independent nation in the world, it is the sovereign territory of the Holy See and the location of the Apostolic Palace (the Pope's official residence). Things to see inside Vatican City include the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican museum, the Vatican gardens, the Piazza San Pietro, the Basilica di San Pietro and much more. 

• Official Vatican website: The Holy See
• Information on Vatican City from the CIA World Factbook

Pontine Islands, Latina

There are two main islands in this archipelago, Ponza and Ventotene, and other smaller islands, which can be visited by boat. Some are very small and have few amenities. Ponza Island is the largest and most visited of the islands and has facilities for swimming and diving. Ventotene is a quieter retreat. The Islands can be reached from Terracina and Formia (both in the province of Latina) by hydrofoil or ferry. 

To find out more, contact:

• Latina Tourist Office
  At: Via Duca del Mare 19, 04100 Latina (LT)
  Tel: 0773 695404
  Website

Lake Bracciano

This lake is considered the most beautiful in central Italy and has facilities for sporting and relaxation activies including mountain biking, sailing and windsurfing, fishing and diving. The lake is 40 Km to the northwest of Rome. Many picturesque towns have been built around the shores. 

To find out, more contact:

• Bracciano Tourist Office
  At: Via Claudia 58, 00062 Bracciano (RM)
  Tel: 06 9986782
  Website

Regional Tourist Offices

Regional tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information.

The main Tourist Offices are:

• Rome Tourist Office
  At: Via Parigi 11, 00185 Rome (RM)
  Tel: 06 488 991
  Fax: 06 4819316
  Website
• Frosinone Tourist Office
  At: At via Aldo Moro 465, 03100 Frosinone (FR)
  Tel: 0775 83381
  Fax: 0775 833837
  Website
• Latina Tourist Office
  At: Via Duca del Mare 19, 04100 Latina (LT)
  Tel: 0773 498711
  Fax: 0773 661266
  Website
• Rieti Tourist Office
  At: At Via Cinta 87, 02100 Rieti (RI)
  Tel: 0746 201146
  Fax: 0746 270446
  Website
• Viterbo Tourist Office
  At: Piazza dell'Oratorio 2, Palazzo Doria Pamphili, 01030 Viterbo (VT)
  Tel: 0761 291000
  Fax: 0761 326206
  Website

Selected Tourism Websites

• Local interest websites in The AngloFILE, Rome Web Portals
• General information in The AngloFILE, Italian Web Portals