ROME BUSINESS TRAVEL GUIDE

BusinessTravel Guide

ROME

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Take a step back in time

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ome is a city of unrivalled history, spanning more than 2,500 years - with the site of the city being inhabited for much longer - making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe.

When taking a business trip to Rome, you will quickly discover it is as much about soaking up the vibrant lifestyle as it is enjoying the endless array of art and culture on offer from this incredible city.

It is the perfect city for a busy schedule. With surprises located around every corner you can easily find yourself exploring picturesque streets, or watching the world go by in the endless array of street-side cafes. Rome’s busy streets will provide the ideal - if surprisingly so - respite, particularly after a long and busy day.

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The City will provide you with endless sources of entertainment, and for those of you self-proclaimed history lovers; you can easily stumble across areas in which legendary events have taken place.

Of course, Rome is particularly famous for its spectacular architecture, which is incredibly hard to miss when roaming the streets of the city. For quite some period of time, Rome was one of the world’s main epicentres of classical architecture, after developing new forms such as the arch, dome and vault.

Rome is the city of al fresco dining, making it so much easier for you to maximise your evenings and enjoy soaking up the atmosphere; with such incredible food available - particularly the local favourite of thin, crispy pizzas and authentic pastas - you’ll be spoilt for choice.

FACTS & FIGURES

Languages: Italian Area: 1,285km2 Population (2016): 2,869,461 Currency: Euro Time zone: UTC +1 Dialling code: 06 Internet TLD: . .it Climate: Mediterranean Climate

Rome is the perfect combination of beautiful ruins and enticing, vibrant street life, making Italy’s capital the perfect backdrop for your business travels Writer: Phoebe Calver

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The Business End AS ITALY’S CAPITAL, Rome hosts all of the principal institutions of the nation, such as the Presidency of the Republic, the Government, Parliament, main judicial courts, and many international institutions.

It could be said that the economy of Rome is characterised by the absence of heavy industry, while being dominated by high-technology companies - such as IT, aerospace, defence and telecommunications - as well as research, construction and commercial activities.

Tourism is of course incredibly important to Rome’s economy

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and has become synonymous with the city, due predominantly to the endless array of incredible historic sights to see; with so much culture to discover it is hardly surprising the City is always bustling with life.

It could in fact be said that today Rome is one of the most important tourist destinations in the World, predominantly due to the enormous number of archaeological and historic treasures that the city holds. This combined with its charming and unique traditions, makes Rome the perfect place for a jam packed business trip, where you will be truly

immersed in all the city has to offer.

Rome is also the hub of the Italian film industry, thanks predominantly to the Cinecitta studios which have been incredibly popular since opening in the 1930s, and supported by the success of national radio and television.

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Out & About SPENDING TIME IN Rome is not simply about the things you will see, it is about truly immersing yourself in the culture and atmosphere that surrounds you. There are few cities that can rival Rome’s incredible heritage, a fact that is complimented by an incredible cultural selection of treats for you to experience.

When it comes to eating, there really is something for everyone and with the popular option for al fresco dining available in places like the very popular Per Me Giulio Terrinoni. After a busy day between meetings or working out of an office, this provides

the perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the local cuisine in all its glory.

If you are looking for a true taste of Rome’s nightlife to continue your evening, then you won’t be disappointed. With vaulted nightclubs such as Shari Vari and a variety of bars stocked with the finest Italian wines; there is something to suit everyone’s tastes.

Of course at the end of a long day, you will be looking for the perfect place to rest your head and with Rome’s international business status; there are an array of hotels available

with business travellers in mind to ease the difficulties that sometimes arise from being away from home.

It would be wrong to go Rome without taking in at least a few of the sites, most of which are incredibly easy to reach once you are in the city centre. It is a must, for instance, to take a trip to see the Colosseum, one of the City’s most thrilling and magnificent sights to behold. The sheer grandeur and history of the building will make it an unforgettable experience for you and something to make your business trip different to any other.

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Outlook Recommends “A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and inspiring cities.”

- Lonely Planet

RESTAURANTS

RETAIL Via Condotti Piazza Di Spagna Via Del Babuino

MUSEUMS Ristorante Crispi 19 My Ale Per Me Giulio Terrinoni

HOSPITALITY

Capitoline Museums Museo Nazionale Romano: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Gallaria Doria Pamphilj

NIGHTLIFE Shari Vari Salotto 42 Bar Del Fico

SIGHTSEEING Hotel Artemide Villa Laetitia

St Peter’s Basilica Trevi Fountain

Rome Times Hotel

The Spanish Steps

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Transport Links

ROME HAS QUITE the reputation for its busy and often confusing roads, so before you start-out into the city, it is advisable to collect a map from your hotel to avoid adding unnecessary delays to your busy schedule.

One of the real gems on offer when it comes to finding your way around Rome is the Roma Pass. If you’re staying in Rome for more than three days, for the cost of €36 you will be entitled to free admission to the first two museums or archaeological sites visited, full access to public transportation, reduced museum tickets (Vatican Museums not included) and music events.

It has to be said that cars are

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perhaps the worst way to see Rome, unless you have at least two weeks in the city, in which you can master the complicated Italian way of driving.

When driving in Rome, it is commonly accepted that the driving is done in a very chaotic way, and taking it in turns to let people go in front of you is very rare.

Also take note to be particularly careful when driving in certain parts of Testaccio, as certain parts are limited purely to residents and therefore you could find yourself with a hefty fine.

Taxis are perhaps the most expensive way to get around Rome, however, when taking into account

both the convenience and speed which is important when you need to get across the city to meetings quickly.

Rome’s taxis run on meters and will typically only pick you up from taxi stands; these can be found easily all around the city in the piazzas.

Once you are in the city centre, it is perhaps most advisable to move around on foot. However, it is important to remember that you will often find yourself sharing space with cars, as the green man light that usually indicates it is safe to cross is the same for traffic turning right. It is definitely important to always be very aware of your surroundings in this city bursting with life.

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Landmark Attractions Colosseum

“Rome’s great gladiatorial arena is the most thrilling of the city’s ancient sights. Inaugurated in AD 80, the 50,000-seat Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was clad in travertine and covered by a huge canvas awning held aloft by 240 masts. Inside, tiered seating encircled the arena, itself built over an underground complex (the hypogeum) where animals were caged and stage sets prepared.

Games involved gladiators fighting wild animals or each other.”

- Lonely Planet

Pantheon

“A striking 2000-year-old temple, now a church, the Pantheon is the best preserved of Rome’s ancient monuments and one of the most influential buildings in the Western world… it’s still a unique and exhilarating experience to pass through its vast bronze doors and gaze up at the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built.”

- Lonely Planet

Vatican Museums

“The Vatican Museums are an enormous complex composed of more than two dozen distinct collections, any of which could be a self-sustaining gallery in themselves… The Vatican Museums are of course where you will find the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. Additionally, the Vatican Museums house many priceless works of art including the “Raphael Rooms”, and many galleries of sculpture, tapestries and frescos.” - The Rome Toolkit

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