10,881 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy apartments for rent

Business & Economy

The service sector, which estimates to be over 50% of the city’s GDP lean heavily on tourism, which is really Romes crucial industry. Rome now is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the globe, due to the endless variety of its archaeological sites and artistic masterpieces, as well as the vibe of its unique culture, the beauty of its landscapes, and the pictures parks. Other essential industries in Rome include fashion, banking, finance, insurance, and publishing. The economy of Rome is defined by the absence of heavy industry, and consequently, it is mostly dominated by services, technology-focused companies (IT, electronics, defense, telecommunications, aerospace), research and development, construction and retail activities.

Landmarks

Rome's architecture underwent a couple of transformations over the centuries, specifically from the Imperial Roman styles and Classicism to Fascist architecture and later futuristic high-rise buildings. Rome used to be the prominent school of classical architecture, producing new architectural forms such as the vault, the arch, and the dome. Colosseum is one of the most picturesque buildings in Rome. It is the largest amphitheater ever built during the times of the Roman Empire. Originally it was able to seat more than 60,000 viewers; it was mostly utilized for gladiatorial combat There also notable examples of Romanesque style architecture from the 11-13th centuries. During the 16th century, Rome became one of the leading centers of Renaissance, Neoclassic, and Baroque architecture. The most famous example of Renaissance architecture is the Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo.

Transportation

Rome located at the heart of the radial network of roads that approximately reflect the lines of the antique Roman roads which began at the Capitoline Hill and linked Rome with its empire. The city experience massive traffic problems mainly due to this radial street design, making it challenging for residents to travel easily from the proximity of one of the circular roads to another without using the ring-road or going into the historic center. The limited size of Rome's metro system does not help the problem. It is considerably smaller compared to the cities of similar size. The local 3-line metro system regarded as Metropolitana runs. All local public transport infrastructure is integrated into city-scape. You have to buy your tickets prior to boarding to any public transport in the city. Cards for both Metro and the bus system can be purchased from bars, tobacco shops, vending machines at subway stations and large bus stops. On both buses and metro, there is a flat fee, whether you travel one stop or go to the end of the line. Keep in mind that during bus rides, your ticket is legitimate for 100 minutes enabling you to switch buses with a single ticket.