{"id":166344,"date":"2018-10-22T23:17:01","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T21:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/rom-5-classic-in-the-eternal-city\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:14:45","slug":"rome-quick-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/rome-quick-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Rome’s 5 Most Famous Sights: A Quick Tips Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Rome for the first time? I’ve put together a few tips<\/strong> for all Rome beginners here: what you must see, a few important and less important sights<\/strong>, important tips and first impressions. <\/p>\n\n

Rome tips in brief:<\/strong>\u279c Free admission & ticket for public transport with the Roma Pass*<\/a>\u279c Get to the Colosseum faster*<\/a>\u279c Stay overnight: Generator Rome*<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Rome Classic No.1: The Colosseum<\/h2>\n\n

Somehow I always thought that the Colosseum<\/strong> was right in the center of Rome. But that’s not true at all. But it was easy to walk there from my accommodation near the main train station, and for everyone else there’s a metro station right in front of it. <\/p>\n\n

It’s unbelievable how big it was built back then and how much the construction method has influenced today’s stadiums. The massive stones everywhere, the sheer size: if you haven’t visited the Colosseum in Rome, you’ve missed out. <\/p>\n\n

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The Colosseum in Rome: an absolute must-see, but unfortunately also very crowded. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

In summer, the queues<\/strong> are endless. Even if, like me, you think half an hour after opening at 8 a.m. is early enough. You can order tickets<\/strong> from the official ticket office<\/a> – but they are often sold out. <\/p>\n\n

Please note:<\/strong> In addition to the official ticket store, there are also various commercial tour providers who sell tickets both online and on site with preferential admission so that you don’t have to queue.<\/p>\n\n