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Transfers Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Italy
Fiumicino 'Leonardo da Vinci' Airport is Italy's largest airport, it has 4 terminals and is located at about 20 miles distance southwest of Rome.
Car
It is about 22 miles drive to central Rome via motorway A91 Roma-Fiumicino. Indoor multi storey parking areas are connected to the terminals by moving walkways. A free shuttle bus links the long stay car park to the terminals.
Taxi
It is advised to only choose the officially authorised white taxis (marked with a licence number on the doors, on the back and inside) waiting outside the terminals. Fare to the city costs from 60 Euros but can be more.
Bus
The Terravision shuttle goes to Metro Line A at Lepanto and to Roma Termini railway station in Via Marsala. COTRAL buses also run to Piazza dei Cinquecento in front of Roma Termini railway station, tickets for sale in the bus.
Train
The airport train station is within walking distance, follow signs marked TRENI. The Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Rome's main station, Stazione Termini, in half an hour, cost 15 Euros. This station is also connected to the underground and many tourist attractions are situated within walking distance from here.
A cheaper alternative is to take the slower Sabina-Fiumicino local line (FM1), cost 8 Euros, which stops at all other main railway stations in between. At Ostiense station you can change to the Metro underground system.
Transfers Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA), Italy
From this smaller closest airport to Rome it is a 30 minute drive (distance 12 miles) to the city centre.
Taxi
Will probably cost from 30 - 40 Euros to the city, use the official white taxis.
Bus
Take the blue Attral Bus to Anagnina Metro stop, then catch Metro Line A to Rome Termini station. Most sights are within walking distance of this station. Alternatively, take the 5 minutes Cotral Bus to the nearest Ciampino train station, then take a train. A special Terravision Express Shuttle coach transports Ryanair or Easyjet passengers directly to Rome city centre for around 4 Euros.
Train
Take the Cotral bus to Ciampino train station, trains run to Rome Termini station every 15 minutes.
Quick guide to Rome's best sights
Centro Storico - The old historic centre of Rome where there is the greatest concentration of the ancient sights, Renaissance and Baroque churches and squares and most of the ornate fountains.
The Forum - Large ruined area of floor layouts and columns, once the centre of the ancient Roman city. This important and fascinating historical site is still being excavated today.
The Colosseum - Massive 2075 years old Roman amphitheatre, once the site of gladiator battles and cruel wild beast shows. Now restored and renovated, it is Rome's most stunning and famous monument.
Arch of Constantine - 4th C. Triumphal arch, its decorative reliefs celebrate the victory of the emperor Constantine against Maximus in AD 312.
Santa Maria - Church packed with art treasures.
Capitolino Museum - This art museum was founded in the late 15th C. and displays magnificent classical sculptures and antique art.
Trevi Fountain - Famous ornate 18th C. Baroque fountain.
Santa Maria Maggiore - One of the finest basilicas, it has a grandiose Baroque interior and well-preserved 5th C. mosaics.
Villa Borghese - Lush parks and gardens with lake, various galleries and museums.
Pantheon - Well preserved 1st.C. domed temple built by Hadrian, now a church.
Spanish Steps - The impressive staircase of Rome, leading up to a 16th C. church, used as a local gathering place.
Vatican City - A separate Catholic state within Rome and seat of the Pope. It contains the holy St. Peter's Basilica on St. Peter's Square, vast museums and the world-famous Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.