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Rome

Rome is Italy’s capital. The available information places it in a national context where Italian is the recorded language and the euro is the currency, but gives no local visitor details.

Facade of Saint Peter’s Basilica seen from Saint Peter’s Square.
Photo by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Italy.
  • Italian is recorded as the country’s language.
  • The currency listed for Italy is the euro.
St. Peter's Square
Photo by Diliff Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Interior staircase of Saint Peter’s Basilica dome.
Photo by Livioandronico2013 Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Articles in Rome

Guides to this place

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Rome

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Guides to this place

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Rome, Italian and the euro: getting your bearings in Italy before you travel

A first point of reference for Italy: its capital is Rome, Italian is the country’s recorded official language, and its currency is the euro.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026