Rome, Italy On a Budget The ROMA Pass

For all of you who want to visit Rome on a budget! Here we have to talk about the Roma Pass. 

 

This is an integrated card that serves you both for the Museums and the public transport. It costs 25 Euro. The card can be bought from Enjoy Rome, all the major Museums and Archeologial sites and the Tourist Information Points with the exception of the Vatican.

Gardens in the Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy

The ROMA Pass can be used for three days starting from the first use til the midnight of the third day.

at the Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy

The ROMA Pass gives you the right to enter for free in two Museums or Archeological sites. /Exception for the Vatican Museums; The Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill count together as one site/. After you visit the two places the cadr gives you discounts on any further participating museums, sites, exhibitions. The card can serve you to enter the Galleria Borghese, but you still have to reserve tickets the usual way.

Inside the Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Last but not least - The ROMA Pass lets you use all the public transport during these three days for free!!!

Museums of Rome on a budget - tips needed!!

St.Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

Discounts:  Most of the Museums and Archeological sites offer a discount for EU residents under the age of 18, or over 65, also for EU students up to 26. EU schoolteachers also have a discount, but don't forget to bring some document with you to prove you are such person. The Vatican Museums offer a discount for all the students under 26, the children under 18, but there is no discount for people over 65's.

 

The Coliseum on the inside, Rome, Italy

The Gold Ball in the courtyard of the Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy

Inside St.Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

There is one very interesting fact - every last sunday on the month everybody can enter for free in:

- The Vatican Museums

- The Sistine Chapel

- Capitoline Museums

- Trajan's Market

- The Pantheon - it is always free of crarge

The sunset seen from the Gianicolo Hill, Rome, Italy

Something that you have to be familiar with is The ROMA Pass. Click here to learn all about it.

Important tips about the transport in Rome - hop-on, hop-off tour buses, Italy Part 2

An open-air hop-on, hop-off tour bus, Rome, Italy

Something you have to be aware of when you go to Rome are the hop-on, hop-off tour buses. There are plenty of companies offering open-air tour buses. Reliable are the "110 open" and the "Archeobus". For example if you use "110 open" the ticket is valid 24 hours. It costs 24 euro, there are discounts for ROMA Pass holders and for children 6-12, 15 euro. The buses start the tour from Termini every 20 minutes, the whole tour takes two hours and works from 8.30am to 8.30pm.

More information about the hop-on, hop-off tour buses you can find here:
 http://www.trambusopen.com/it/home.cfm

The Coliseum/Colosseo/, Rome, Italy

The Coliseum on the inside, Rome, Italy

View to the St.Peter's Cathedral from Gianicolo Hill, Rome, Italy

Important tips about the public transport in Rome, Italy Part 1

The Trevi Fountain, Rome Italy

For those of you who like to travel well informed and travelling on a budget is good alternative, have to know many things. Among them the information and tips about public transport is very important. When you go to Rome you have to know:

National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Rome, Italy

First - Rome has an integrated transport system. Tickets can be used for every transport - buses, metro and trams.The regular price is €1  and can are valid for 75 minutes after they are first stamped. During these 75 minutes you are free to use whatever combination of transport you want. Tickets can be bought from the newsstands, the tabacchi and at the metro stations.

Ruins of Domus Augustana on Palatin Hill, Rome, Italy

Second -You can buy yourself a 1-day pass for €4. It can be used from the moment the ticket is stamped until the midnight of the same day. There is also available a 3-day pass that costs €11. A 7-day pass costs €16.

Third - the Metro - The two line Metro system goes around the historic centre and in my opinion is really useful. In the moment there is a construction work on a third line. As it is not ready yet the main stops for the central sites are:

Spagna /Line A/ - for Piazza di Spagna, Villa Borghese
Ottaviano /Line A/ - for St.Peter's and Vatican Museums
Barberini /Line A/ - for the Trevi Fountain
Flaminio /Line A/ - for Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese
Colosseo /Line A/ - for Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill

The Coliseum/Colosseo/, Rome, Italy

See all the information about the hop-on, hop-off tour buses in the Part 2 of this article.

For the information about the ROMA Pass Click here.

Tips - find a hotel in Rome, Italy

Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

Many of you may wonder where to stay when visiting Rome. Finding a nice hotel with good location may be very difficult and even annoying. I will try to make it easy for you and give you some links with great hotel info database that will really help you find what you search - a cheap hotel, a very good hotel, a hotel with great location, a hotel with awsome view or all af that in one according to your taste.

Statue of Neptune, Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

List with links:

 http://www.rentalinrome.com/

http://www.eurobookings.com/search.html?q=rmcnf:1[2,0];dsti:3023;dstt:1;cur:EUR;sort:0_desc;frm:9;

St. Peter's Basilica /San Pietro/, Rome, Italy

Taxi tips for Rome, Italy

Fontana della Barcaccia/Fountain of the old boat/, Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

When you go on a trip, you have to know some things in order to be prepared and not to waste time. As one of my favourite destinations is Italy, I will give you some tips that you're gonna need when going in Rome. In particular i can list some links for you concerning the transportation in the city:

- link about the taxis: http://www.viviromaintaxi.eu/index-eng.php

/Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II - The Altare della Patria/, The National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Rome, Italy

- link with the official taxi stands: http://www.agenziamobilita.roma.it/attachments/075_postazioni_taxi.pdf

- link with the price rates, the fixed rates to the airport and the zones they apply to: http://www.3570.it/tariffe/archivio/tariffario_taxi_luglio_2012.pdf

The Arc of Constantine, Rome, Italy

14 of the Best Rooftops in the World

I personally love sitting on the rooftop in some nice restaurant enjoying an amazing view and slight breeze. Who doesn't? Here i have made an article, containing my favourite places which propose such an experience. If you are a person who like to travel, you can use some of the ideas. 

1. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Wonderful experience. Two roof terraces offer guests stunning vistas: From the 360-Bar on the roof of the Marina-Restaurant, guests overlook the coast of the Persian Gulf, and the elegant Uptown Bar on the 24th floor of the hotel, where the twinkling lights of the city and the soaring heights of the Burj Al Arab hotel can be seen.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

 

2. Sirocco at The Dome Lebua, Bangkok

Sirocco at The Dome at Lebua (a collection of restaurants) is located on the 63rd floor. This is the world’s highest al-fresco dining. The view is magnificent. You will be amazed by the stunning view over  the city of Bangkok, the Chao Phraya river, also the wonderful Skybar.

Sirocco at The Dome Lebua, Bangkok

Sirocco at The Dome Lebua, Bangkok

3. NH Parque Central (Havana)

A view from NH Parque Central, Havana

NH Parque Central, Havana

Located in the very heart of Old Colonial Havana, Hotel Parque Central is a luxury 5-star hotel. In the same area are situated many famous buildings, such as the Capitol, The Garcia Lorca Theatre and the Museum of Modern Arts. The hotel disposes with excellent gym and a rooftop pool, which has fabulous views of the city. This is a very cool place to be during  the hotter months. Here you can escape the heat with a cocktail, around the pool.

4. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has on disposal a rooftop with breathtaking view. Sands Sky Park, 200 metres in the sky, is a real masterpiece, it sits on top of 3 hotel towers.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

 
  5. Gansevoort Miami Beach Hotel 

 

Miami

Miami

This luxury hotel possesses two pools with breath-taking view. It is situated in the heart of South Beach. Nearby can be found Miami Beach’s golf and tennis facilities. Here is the largest private Beach Club in Miami, restaurants are operated by master chefs.

6. Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

Gorgeously stylish hotel with a view to the Gaudi buildings, beautiful landscapes, the sea...Great place.

Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

7. 360 Istanbul, Istanbul

The beauty of Istanbul is without a rival. So, you can imagine what is like the 360 degrees panoramic view of Istanbul..

360 Istanbul, Istanbul

360 Istanbul, Istanbul

 

  8. Terrass Hotel (Paris)

Terrass Hotel, Paris

Artists, celebrities and inspired expression have made Montmartre the legend that it is. Captivated by this mischievous side of Paris, they added a lively touch to the warmth. This is the world of the Terrass Hotel Paris. With the sparkle of 4 stars, the Montmartre spirit, passed down through 4 generations of professional hotel keepers, shines through like a welcome smile. A leisurely stroll through the luxurious Terrass Hotel Paris will ultimately lead you to its cuisine, where sassy flavours turn rhapsody to bliss. On the ground level, the restaurant La Terrasse features a tempting buffet in a Provençal setting. The rooftop terrace-patio overlooking all of Paris enhances the irresistible charm of summer lunches and dinners.

9. The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
 

The view over the city of Moskow, especially the Red Square can be so relaxing experience....All of you who have not been there can only regret it.

The Ritz-Carlton Moscow

The Ritz-Carlton Moscow

 

10. St George Roma, Rome

One of the most amazing cities in Europe - Rome contains lots of beautiful places. There is no doubt the fancy new boutique Hotel St George is one of them. Here toy can find the Rooftop Lounge Bar. An amazing view over the sooo amazing Rome....

St George Roma, Rome

11. Barrio Alto Hotel, Lisbon

Charming boutique hotel located in the centre of Lisbon. My favourite - the rooftop view.

Barrio Alto Hotel, Lisbon

Barrio Alto Hotel, Lisbon

 

12. Nomiya, Paris

This is a temporary restaurant in Paris. Nomiya is designed by French artist Laurent Grasso. View over the city of Paris with all its beauty, and also spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower.

Nomiya, Paris

Nomiya, Paris

 


13. Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

14.  There are many bars in New York, which can provide a great view. We’re talking about New York….It’s worth visiting some of them, even only because of the great view of the city they reveal. Such bars are: Henry’s at The Roger Smith Hotel, Upstairs at The Kimberly Hotel, Sky Room at the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Times Square, Press at Ink48, Bar D’eau at Trump Soho, Top of the Strand at The Strand Hotel

A view of New York City