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Transport
Travelling within Rome can be a major problem and, as you will probably need to use public transport very often, it is usually a good idea to buy a season ticket ("abbonamento"), which entitles you to use buses, trams and Rome's two underground lines. It is purchasable at the beginning of the month and should have your name and date of the birth indicated on it. This is generally a cheaper option than buying single tickets (BIT) which last 75 minutes and are valid for more than one journey. They must be bought in advance at tobacconists, newsstands or vending machines and then stamped when you board the vehicle. Be sure to have a ticket whenever you travel as inspector do random checks which could mean a nasty fine if you are caught without a ticket! Buses run from 5. 30 a. m. to midnight while the tube closes at 11. 30 p. m. In both cases, vehicle frequency is much reduced at night. To reach the city centre, there is a train which links Rome's main airport "Leonardo Da Vinci" with the city's main train station, TERMINI. In addition, another runs every twenty minutes or so to the city's "Tiburtina" Station. The alternative is to take a taxi but this is considerably more expensive. Should you arrive at Ciampino Airport, you should take a taxi to the centre of Ciampino and then a train to Termini. Last but certainly not least, BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS!!!! Avoid carrying too much money, important documents or items of value. There is an excellent city guide "TUTTO CITTÀ" which the phone book and contains clear plans of the city's various zones. You will immediately notice that in Rome scooters are immensely popular. Should you chose to do so, there are several agencies where you can rent them, like bicycles or motorbikes. Very, very few students own cars which are expensive to buy and keep. Moreover, parking is a huge problem, especially around the university, and can be very costly. It is, of course, important to have some interests outside your studies and, especially in a city as rich, historic and interesting as Rome, to make the most of what is on offer. At the last chois of "incoming" menu there is a list of some of the city's main museum but it is far from comprehensive. Useful links ATAC (Bus, Tram and Underground services) Trenitalia (Trains) Tuttocittà (City Guide) |
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