City map of Rome Italy
Plan your trip to Rome carefully, find hotels and sights to see before you go on your vacation, because in any case the time will not be enough to see the most important monuments, villas, squares or fashion shops.
This map of Rome, Italy shows the whole city – zoom on the map to view more detailed parts of Rome.
Some Rome movability suggestions:
Driving is not recommended.
Streets in the older sections are narrow and winding, making navigation difficult.
Congestion is a problem. Many streets are inadequate for heavy traffic.
Be careful where narrow streets lead to squares (piazzas). Motorists tend to accelerate rapidly in piazzas. Pedestrians often dart across these broad stretches of road.
While pedestrian zones exist, Rome is not pedestrian-friendly. Traffic is heavy, pedestrians are numerous and sidewalks are often narrow or lacking. Use caution even in zebra crossings.
Pedestrians tend to jaywalk or walk in groups on narrow roads.
Pedestrian-only zones include:
- Tridente area, pedestrian-only from 10 am to 9 pm every day.
- Via del Corso—links Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Venezia.
- Street from near the Colosseum to Piazza Venezia is pedestrian-only on Sundays.
- The Appian Way from the city wall to the catacombs is pedestrian-only on Sundays. Walking on this road on other days is risky, as it is very narrow.
In pedestrian-only zones, be alert for electric buses, police and government cars and some taxis.
A Zona Tutelata sign means parking is banned from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Bus system is very good; operated by Azienda Tramvie e Autobus del Commune di Roma (ATAC). Bus and tram stops are called Fermata. A yellow sign indicates bus routes and numbers. Bus routes maps are often out of date. Bus service runs from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
A few night buses run from midnight to dawn on main routes. Night buses have the letter “N” in front of their bus number.
Buses are often crowded during rush hour. Buy ticket before boarding; tickets are not sold on buses.
Taxis are expensive. Taxis are generally called rather than hailed or picked up at taxi stands.
Taxis are metered. Make sure the driver starts the meter when departing. Check to see if the meter is set on
daytime or night.
Metro is the fastest public transportation. Subway stops are indicated by a large red letter M.
There are no parking meters. Parking permits or scratch cards allow parking in spaces between blue lines. Park in outlying parking lots and use public transportation to city center.
When taking a taxi from Rome’s airport, agree upon fare prior to boarding.
Traffic lights in central Rome turn to amber flashing lights after midnight. Take care when crossing major
intersections.
Rental bikes are available.
Be alert and exercise caution when riding. An 18.5 mile bike lane runs from central Rome, along the Tiber to Rome’s industrial suburb, Castel Jubileo. Cyclists may ride anywhere, even in pedestrian-only zones.
- Taxis are generally white. Avoid using unmetered taxis as drivers are often dishonest. Taxi fares are
expensive.
- Leonardo Express trains provide non-stop service from the aeroport to Rome every 30 minutes. Regional trains run every 15 minutes; have stops at all stations between the airport and city center.
- Rental cars are available.
