Pharmacy

Rome’s main airport, Leonardo da Vinci (FCO), is located in Fiumicino, 30 kilometres from the city. There are several ways to get into the city centre from the airport: Leonardo Express: The Leonardo Express leaves every half hour in each direction and connects the Roma Termini station with Fiumicino airport. Tickets can be bought at …

The city’s second airport Ciampino (CIA) is situated 12km southeast of central Rome and is mainly served by low-cost and charter airlines. Bus: Some low-cost airlines have their own buses. The regular buses depart from the nearby underground station Anagnina. Taxi: A taxi ride from the airport and central Rome takes 20 …

Rome is a traveller's darling throughout the year. The summer brings peak visitor numbers to Rome, and some of the year's highest temperatures fall in July and August. If your visit happens to be during these two months, make sure to check that your accommodation is equipped with air conditioning. Having said that, the …

Is Rome safe? Despite being a major European capital and one of the most visited cities in the world, Rome is a fairly safe city for travellers. However, as with most main tourist destinations, pickpocketing and scams are the biggest concerns here. So be careful with your belongings when taking public transport and around the …

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) …

Getting around Rome is very affordable if you use public transport. The system includes three metro lines, buses, trams, and an urban railway (Ferrovie Urbane). The Termini station is the hub of Rome’s transportation network. The name of the local bus and streetcar company is ATAC. All tickets must be purchased from ATAC ticket machines, …

Taxi stands can be found throughout the city centre. Ensure to use only licensed yellow and white taxis and that the cab has a meter for a safe and reliable ride. An extra fee is payable per suitcase to and from the airport. There is also a surcharge at night, on public holidays, and …

Post offices in Rome are usually open from 9am to 2:30pm, from Monday to Friday and between 9:30am–1pm on Saturdays. Stamps can be bought at tobacconists that either carry a blue and white "Tabacchi" sign or are simply marked by the ”T” …

You recognise a pharmacy in Rome by a green sign with a cross. They are usually open Mon–Fri 8:30am–1pm and 3:30pm–7pm. On Via Nazionale 228 (Farmacia Piram), Via Arenula 73 (Farmacia Arenula), and Piazza Barberini, there are pharmacies open during the night …

Country code +39 Rome area code: 06 (also dialled in Rome) If you call Italy from abroad, you must always dial zero in the area code (do not omit it as is the general practice when making international telephone calls), e.g. +39 06 + the …

The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Plugs and outlets are of type F and …