ancient ruins
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of the political and social heart of ancient Rome, once the center of the most powerful empire in the Western world.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Rome
Rome works well as a base: 2km from Roman Forum.
Rome is in Lazio, Italy, with about 2.3 million people. You drive on the right here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rome?
Within an hour or so of Rome: Roman Forum (2 km), Colosseum (2 km), Pantheon (3 km), Ducati Caffè Rome (3 km).
Are there any good drives near Rome?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way, Campo Imperatore and Pescara Circuit.
How long does it take to drive to Rome?
London to Rome is about 19 hr 43 min (1827 km). Rome to Amalfi is about 3 hr 13 min (274 km). Rome to Florence is about 2 hr 59 min (273 km).
Where is Rome?
Rome is in Lazio, Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,318,895
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.8919, 12.5113
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Rome
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
2 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
Pantheon
A perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its iconic oculus.
3 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
Ducati Caffè Rome
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Trevi Fountain
Rome's largest and most famous baroque fountain where visitors toss coins to ensure their return to the Eternal City.
3 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Galleria Borghese
An intimate villa museum with breathtaking Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Spanish Steps
A monumental stairway of 135 steps in the heart of Rome connecting Piazza di Spagna to the Trinita dei Monti church.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Piazza Navona
Rome's most elegant Baroque square built over an ancient Roman stadium, adorned with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Rome
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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