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Attending a papal audience in Rome in 2025: what you need to know
Published on 11/09/2025 Activities and experiences
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How to travel à ROME
How to go alone
It is very easy to travel alone in Rome. Public transportation and hotels are abundant, so you can make your choice. To avoid wasting too much time queuing in front of each monument, consider buying your tickets in advance on the Internet or on site the day before. You can also save time by buying tickets for a few extra euros.
How to go on a tour
There are many tour operators that offer stays. The most common ones are getaways (3 days and 2 nights or 4 days and 3 nights) and long weekends. Prices vary according to the means of transportation chosen and the time of booking; last minute offers are the most interesting. In Rome, because of the location, there are many cultural trips, but the prices are higher.
How to get around
It would be useless and expensive to take a car in the center of Rome. All the tourist places, even the most remote, are accessible by bus or metro. There are offers for a few days or for a week. Outside of Rome, the main attractions in the area can be reached by train, such as Ostia, or by bus, such as Tivoli.
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" Roma caput mundi ", Rome capital of the world. It's a pretentious quote, but one thing's for sure: Rome is a unique city that leaves no one indifferent, not even its inhabitants. Its marvels have stood the test of time, earning it the title of "Eternal City". A veritable open-air museum, the city is a condensed history with many faces. Some will see it as the Rome of Caesar, Pompey or Cicero, a city-empire that conquered the universe. Others will marvel at the Rome of the Christian Church, with its papal basilicas and the Vatican. Finally, aesthetes will elevate it to the capital of the arts, from the baroque Piazza Navona to the elegant Trevi Fountain. In the pages to come, discover all the faces of the Italian capital, not forgetting the modern Rome of the 21st century. Benvenuti a Roma !
The 12 keywords à ROME
#Calcio
What would Italy be without calcio ? Rome lives to the rhythm of the victories and defeats of its two rival soccer teams: A.S Roma and S.S Lazio. The atmosphere during derbies is electric! Francesco Totti, a former A.S Roma player nicknamed "Il Capitano", is a veritable legend in Rome!
#Hills
Rome is nicknamed the "city of seven hills". Here are their names: Palatine, Aventine, Caelius, Capitoline, Esquiline, Quirinal and Viminal! We recommend climbing the Pincio and Janiculum, two hills of modern Rome, from which the views are breathtaking. Don't forget to bring good shoes!
#Churches
What could be more obvious than visiting a church in the capital of Catholicism? Rome has more than 250 of them. Among them, the four major basilicas: San Giovanni in Laterano, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Paolo Fuori le Mura and the unmissable Saint Peter's. An advice: their visit requires an adapted dress, avoid shorts and tank tops!
#Gelato
Ice cream is an institution. Summer and winter alike, Romans melt for this sweet treat. While some gelateries remain faithful to the classic chocolate/pistachio, others are more inventive with original flavors such as basil or violet. In all cases, don't forget to add panna (whipped cream) to your gelato!
#Grandebellezza
Rome and the cinema have a long history! Known for its Cinecittà studios, the Italian capital has been the setting for such legendary films as Fellini's La Dolce vita and Vacanze Romane , starring the unforgettable Audrey Hepburn. Recently, Sorrentino's La Grande Bellezza unveiled Rome's "great beauty" to the world.
#Nasone
In summer, the heat can be stifling, so the nasoni are very popular! These fountains, shaped like "big noses" - nasone - pour cool, drinkable water non-stop, and there are over 250 of them in the center of town. Tip: if you want to drink Roman-style, plug the main hole in the fountain to let the water flow out of another hole in the middle of the pipe!
#Pinsa
Pizza may be familiar to everyone, but pinsa is reserved for the Romans! This specialty has ancient origins: according to some researchers, Virgil mentioned pinsa in his Aeneid. Rectangular in shape, it is easier to digest than pizza, thanks to the use of a blend of soy, rice and wheat flour, and a longer fermentation process.
#SPQR
These 4 letters are everywhere: SPQR or Senatus Populusque Romanus - the Senate and the Roman people. On manholes and historical monuments, they remind us of the Republic and the Roman Empire. And don't forget: even Obelix's line "The Romans are crazy!" has been translated... Sono Pazzi Questi Romani, recalling that famous SPQR!
#Spuntino
Before lunch or dinner, Italians allow themselves a spuntino, a snack in French. In Rome, in addition to the inevitable slice of pizza that is sold by weight, it is the supplì - a small ball of fried rice - that is the star of the spuntini! The most classic ones are filled with mozzarella and tomato sauce and can be found in pizzerias by the slice.
#Roads
If Parisians orient themselves according to the nearest metro station, the Romans prefer to indicate the main streets! This vast road network is a legacy of the Roman Empire. So you will often hear about the Aurelia, the Appia, the Tuscolana, which are very busy every day. But don't worry, all roads lead to Rome!
#Vespa
The "wasp" in Italian. When you hear the noise of these characteristic scooters, you can understand why! In Rome, the public transportation system sometimes leaves something to be desired, so the Vespa is one of the best ways to get around. Don't hesitate to rent one to live your Roman vacation like Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
#Villa
Rome's many villas are great places to stroll. Among the most famous is the Villa Borghese, home to a gigantic park and museums such as the Borghese Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Villa Medici, seat of the French Academy in Rome. Nearby, don't miss the Villa d'Este.
You are from here, if...
For you, Francesco Totti is the best soccer player of all time. No, we're not arguing: Buenos Aires has Maradona, and Rome, its capitano! From gossip to advertising, he's everywhere. In fact, you probably shed a tear the night of his last match...
Pizza bianca is your favorite snack. Before lunch, for a snack or as an aperitif, pizza bianca is part of everyday life in Rome, and it's even better if it's filled with mortadella, in which case it's called pizza e mortazza.
You always arrive 15 minutes late. Traffic jams have long since got the better of your punctuality!
Summer rhymes with grattachecca. Summer in Rome is hot, even very hot. To cool off, there's nothing better than grattachecca, a mixture of ice cream and syrup that you'll find on the beaches along the coast or in the city's kiosks.
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