📍 Italy, Rome, Lazio

A journey through history

Discover the magic of the Eternal City and the world's smallest state – Rome and Vatican await you with endless attractions!

Rome – the heart of the ancient empire, cradle of culture and art. Vatican – the spiritual center of the Catholic world. During this journey, you’ll blend history with modernity, discovering extraordinary places, flavors, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

What to visit?

Most famous sites:
- Colosseum – the icon of ancient Rome (tickets from 18€)
- Trevi Fountain – toss a coin for luck
- Pantheon – best-preserved building from the Empire
- St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican – breathtaking
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel – masterpieces of art

Unique and lesser-known places:
- Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità) – the legendary mask
- Via Appia Antica – an ancient road lined with ruins
- Quartiere Coppedè – a fairy-tale neighborhood
- Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci) – panoramic views of Rome

Where to stay? (Camper)

A great option for camper travelers is Camping Village Roma Capitol in Ostia, about 20 km from the center.
- Camper pitch price: from 30€ per night
- Facilities: swimming pool, restaurant, shops, easy train access to Rome.

How to travel around the city and surroundings?

Best to travel around Rome by metro, trams, and buses:
- Single ticket (90 min): 1.50€
- Day ticket: 7€
Vatican is best explored on foot – distances are short.

What to eat?

- Pizza al taglio (pizza by slice) – from 3€
- Pasta carbonara – around 10€ in a trattoria
- Gelato (Italian ice cream) – around 2.50€ per scoop

Where to eat: Pizzeria La Montecarlo (Rome center), Pastificio Guerra (takeaway pasta), Gelateria del Teatro (ice cream).

How to get there?

By plane:
Flights to Fiumicino (FCO) or Ciampino (CIA) airports – low-cost airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air.
From the airport to the center: Leonardo Express train (around 14€) or Terravision buses (around 6€).

By bus:
FlixBus connections from major Polish cities to Rome – prices from 250 PLN round trip.

A bit of history and interesting facts

According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 BC by Romulus. The city went through monarchy, republic, and empire. The Vatican, the smallest country in the world, has its own army (Swiss Guard), postal service, and even a train station.

Posted on: 2025-04-26 📅
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