Where is Rome, Italy?, Italy

Rome is located on the Tiber River within the Lazio region in the central west of Peninsular Italy. Rome is the largest, most populated and capital city of Italy.

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Where is Rome Located?

Rome (in Italian: Roma) the capital of Italy. The city is located at the Tiber River in the central-western portion of the Italy, about 15 miles (23 km) east off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the third most populous city in the European Union. Rome is founded in the ancient time; hence, its architecture over the centuries has developed beautiful and fascinating design especially from the Classical and Imperial Roman styles to modern Fascist architecture. The Roman classical style fascinates tourists from all corners of this world.

Though, there is hardly any heavy industry in Rome but its economy largely depends upon services, high-technology companies specifically IT, aerospace, defense, telecommunications; other significant sectors are research, construction and commercial activities (especially banking), and tourism. Besides, Rome is also the hub of the Italian film industry.

Moreover, Rome's classical architectural beauties in the modern landscapes deceive thousands of tourists. Because of all these reasons, in the year 2019, Rome was the 11th-most-visited city in the world and 3rd most visited city in the European Union. The most interesting places in Rome are monuments, museums (Vatican Museums and Colosseum Museum) and other natural landscapes. Most of the historic centers of Rome are listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Rome, Lazio Quick Facts

Nearby Cities to Rome, Italy

• Ciampino, Italy - 9 mi Southeast
• Fiumicino, Italy - 19 mi Southwest
• Tivoli, Italy - 19 mi East
• Frascati, Italy - 13 mi Southeast
• Pomezia, Italy - 21 mi South
• Monterotondo, Italy - 16 mi Northeast
• Anzio, Italy - 38 mi South
• Latina, Italy - 43 mi Southeast
• Viterbo, Italy - 50 mi Northwest
• L'Aquila, Italy - 72 mi Northeast

Rome, Italy Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from Rome, Italy

Transportation and Connectivity in Rome, Italy

• A1 Autostrada - Italy's primary north-south motorway connecting Rome with Milan and Naples.
• A24 - Connects Rome with Tivoli and the Abruzzo region.
• A91 - Main expressway linking central Rome with Fiumicino Airport.
• Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA) - Ring road encircling the metropolitan area.
• Via Appia - Historic route that remains an important transportation corridor.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Rome, Italy

Places to Visit in Rome, Italy

Colleges and Universities in Rome, Italy

Waterbodies in Rome, Italy

Tiber River, Aniene River, Lake Bracciano, Lake Albano, Lake Nemi, Acqua Claudia Aqueduct Waters, Ostia Coastline, Castel Giubileo Reservoir, Laghetto dell'EUR, Tevere Urban Waterways

Golf Courses in Rome, Italy

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Parco de' Medici Golf Club, Circolo del Golf Roma Acquasanta, Olgiata Golf Club, Golf Nazionale, Castelgandolfo Golf Club, Sheraton Golf Parco de' Medici, Fioranello Golf Club, Golf Club Arco di Costantino, Terre dei Consoli Golf Club

Rome, Italy - Key Historical Facts

• According to tradition, Rome was founded in 753 BCE and became the center of one of history's greatest civilizations.
• The city served as the capital of the Roman Empire, influencing law, architecture and governance across Europe and beyond.
• Rome became a major center of Christianity and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church.
• The Renaissance and Baroque periods transformed the city with iconic churches, palaces and public squares.
• Rome became the capital of a unified Italy in 1871.
• Today, Rome is one of the world's most visited cities and a leading center of culture, history and government.

References

• Roma Capitale
• Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)
• Italia.it Official Tourism Portal
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Rome