r/rome

Hi everyone,

I live in Rome for almost 4 years now, in the Centro storico. In terms of tourism, things seem to have gone out of control. What are your thoughts about it? One thing I find especially worrisome : the golf carts are now everywhere. I see it as a symbol that things got really wrong.

What's your experience on that front? What is happening?

Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts

Hey everyone, sorry if this was already posted but I couldn't find a consistent answer. I am going to Rome this month and I dedicated one of the days for Vatican since it seems there is a lot to see and it will be crowded. Since I couldn't get timed tickets for Vatican Museum and the Sistine chapel I decided to go without and buy on the spot. I want to visit both the museum + chapel + gardens, and also the Basilica.

If I understood correctly not only there are two separate queues, but also two separate security points.

My idea so far is to go early in the morning for museum+ sistine chapel, then spend some time in the gardens until noon, get out of vatican, go eat, and then go and stay in queue for the basilica.

So I got some questions. Is there a way to optimize this better given my situation (no online tickets)?

For example, is there any way to go through security only once or do I have to actually leave after the museum/gardens and queue again for basilica? I can skip lunch if it means saving a few hours on security queue.

Also, are there eating spots inside the vatican walls that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance !

Does anyone know if there are statues in the Domus Aurea? I’ve seen a lot of pictures of them, but I’m not sure whether those were there temporarily for an exhibition or if they are permanently there. Thanks.

We’re heading to Rome end of June and while I know about many of the high end shops by the Spanish steps, I want to take some time visiting stores/brands that are not really available in the us - hidden gems!! I’m not interested in artisan leather bags, etc, a little fancier.

Im thinking: jimmy fairly for sun glasses, blaze Milano for blazers, schostal for pajamas..

what am I missing or would be fun? For adults and children, we will have a car! Thanks!

We saw workers setting up for a parade yesterday. What parade nd when will the parade take place?

Hi everyone, It is my first time in Rome and I will be arriving at FCO at 19:00 and considering delays due to EES, I’m thinking I’ll not reach the city centre before 22:00. I have my stay at via filippo turati as I got a good deal on it and my research shows the area is not that good at night. Just wanted to know how safe it is around that time. Can I walk from Termini as it’s just 200m?

Hello! We landed at FCO and at the taxi stand, there were some standard rates printed. We were supposed to be dropped off at Tiburtina Station. He initially said it would be 55 and then once we got in he said something in Italian and then switched on the taxi meter and by the time we reached it was 95€. Is this normal or was I ripped off

Hi all! We have tickets for the Basilica for 8:30a with a Dome climb at 9:30a, and entrance to the Coloseum at 12p. Is this enough time to see the Basilica and get to the Coloseum? We're a bit worried about the time but it was a rush to get the Coloseum tickets. We're both in pretty good shape but unsure about the traffic in climbing the stairs

Edit: We're doing the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel another day - we would just be looking at the Basilica in the morning. We just couldn't fit the entire Vatican itinerary into one day since we wanted to attend the Papal Audience. We'll also be exploring the Forum and other sites after our Colosseum entry time. Thanks!

My boyfriend and I are planning our first trip to Italy for about a week in September. We’re flying into Rome and trying to figure out the best way to split up the trip instead of staying in one city the whole time.

Right now, the rough idea is to spend a few days in Rome, possibly rent a car for part of the trip, see some countryside/smaller towns, and then end somewhere else before flying home to Toronto. One of the challenges we’re running into is trying to choose another city that has good flight options back to Toronto. From my research Venice is the best option but it's about 6hr drive from Rome.

We only really have about 5 full days once travel days are removed, so we don’t want to spend the entire trip in transit.

Would you recommend staying mostly around Rome and doing countryside trips nearby, driving north through Tuscany, adding Venice, or somewhere else entirely?

We’re more interested in history, walking around/exploring, a smaller town, than trying to cram in every tourist attraction possible.

Would love to hear what people recommend for a first trip to Italy with limited time.

I don't really want to rent a car and waste time that we could be exploring, to be spent driving hours, but it's something he would like to do, so if anyone who has been would be able to offer advice, I'd really appreciate any insight to make this the best trip ever!

going to Rome 🤞in September this year and doing the main stuff then saw the word super sites on the coloseum ticket page, what are they and are they worth visiting? thankyou

Hi everyone,

I’m an Aussie currently based in Paris with dual EU citizenship, and I’m looking for some perspective from people working in Italy’s creative industries.

My background is in fashion product development, specifically RTW/textiles, with experience across development, sourcing, and production. Alongside that, I also have a strong background in wine/hospitality and previously worked as a sommelier and wine buyer in high-end restaurants.

I’ve spent the last 5 months job hunting in Paris with very little success despite extensive applications. A large part of that is definitely language-related as my French still isn’t fluent. But honestly, the experience has also made me question whether Paris — and perhaps the direction of mainstream fashion more broadly — is actually the right fit for me long term.

What I’m increasingly drawn toward is work that feels more human, tactile, artisanal, and culturally connected. Craftsmanship over scale. Quality over trend cycles. The reason Italy appeals to me so deeply is because it still seems to value beauty, materials, culture, and lifestyle in a way I connect with much more naturally.

I know Milan is the obvious centre for fashion careers, but I don’t feel particularly aligned with it personally. Rome, on the other hand, feels much closer to the kind of life and environment I’d actually like to build for myself, though I’m also very open to other parts of Italy.

I’m trying to understand what realistic creative paths might exist for someone with my background outside the more corporate side of fashion.

Things I’m interested in could include:

artisanal/luxury brands

textiles/materials

product development for smaller houses

craftsmanship-focused businesses

hospitality/lifestyle concepts

wine/luxury crossover industries

sustainable or slower-fashion environments

creative consultancy/brand development

cultural or heritage-focused businesses

I’m not necessarily looking to abandon my experience, but rather evolve it into something that feels more aligned with the kind of life I want moving forward.

I’d also really appreciate advice on how you would personally approach the Italian job market in my situation.

For context:

I have dual EU citizenship

I’m currently around B1 in Italian

I have a polished Italian CV already prepared

I’m very willing to integrate and continue improving the language

I’m open to Rome or other parts of Italy if the opportunities/environment feel right

Would you focus more on:

direct applications?

networking?

recruiters?

smaller artisanal brands?

LinkedIn outreach?

showing up in person?

hospitality/luxury crossover industries?

Would love to hear from anyone working in Italy — especially people in fashion, textiles, luxury, hospitality, or adjacent creative industries — about what paths might realistically exist and how you’d tackle the move/job search strategically.

Thanks in advance.

Will be spending the summer in Rome with my family. Looking for somewhere to attend mass in English. I've seen posts about St. Patrick's and San Silvestro in Capite, which seem nice.

Does anyone have recommendations or experiences to share? Since we'll be there for a few months, we'd like to try to find somewhere with a nice community, where we can enjoy the service and not have to worry about crowds.

Thanks in advance

So, long story short... me and my fiance were on a scooter (2 of us on a single scooter).

The police stopped us and they took our documents and photos of the documents and scooter plate.

They didn't say we got a fine, because as soon as they stopped us, we told that that we saw other people riding and didn't know that it's an issue.

They said there was a new law passed couple of days ago.

They didn’t say we got a fine, or anything. They just said we have to go by walking and park the scooter.

Which we ofcourse did.

Generally they seemed nice, and we promised not to do it again (and ofcourse we won't).

But now, we are wondering... did we get fined or not? And how would we know?

*We are tourists, clearly*

I booked this hotel to be close to downtown, but now I read that the area is not safe. I am a single female - will I be safe after dark? I have already booked late show tickets.