The Eternal City — where 2,000 years of history live on at the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain. The working-class lanes of Trastevere, the vintage charm of Monti, and the luxury shopping around the Spanish Steps offer a rich variety of experiences. Sip an espresso at an outdoor cafe overlooking ancient ruins — Rome is a city that rewards the walker at every turn.
Best Season
April-June and September-October are best. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Budget
Daily budget about KRW 120,000-220,000 (lodging 70,000-130,000, food 30,000-50,000, transport and entry 20,000-40,000).
Transport
The Leonardo Express links Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station in about 30 minutes. Use Metro lines A and B and buses to get around; a Roma Pass is recommended. Prepaid SIMs are available at the airport (TIM, Vodafone, etc., about EUR 10-15/week). Card payments are widely accepted. Restaurants add a coperto (cover charge) of EUR 1-3 automatically; additional tipping is optional.
Visa
Korean passport holders may enter the Schengen Area visa-free for 90 days.
Safety
Watch for pickpockets at tourist sites and on public transport, especially around the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Termini Station.
Popular attractions in Rome
Colosseum
The Roman Empire's gladiatorial arena and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Vatican City
The world's smallest country and heart of the Catholic faith, home to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
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Trevi Fountain
A Baroque fountain where tossing a coin promises a return to Rome.
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Signature food of Rome
Carbonara
🍱 TraditionalA traditional Roman pasta made with egg, Pecorino cheese and pancetta. About EUR 12-16 per serving. Da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere or Felice a Testaccio are top authentic picks.
Gelato
🍰 DessertItalian-style ice cream, denser and more intensely flavored than regular ice cream. About EUR 2.50-4 per scoop. Giolitti near the Pantheon or Il Gelato di San Crispino near the Trevi Fountain are famous spots.
Supplì
🍢 Street FoodA fried rice croquette with a melted mozzarella center, a Roman street-food staple. About EUR 2-3 each. Supplizio in Testaccio is a local favorite.