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Rome Residents

Romans are warm, gentle, have a taste for the better things in life and are always ready to lend a helping hand to the tourists who visit Rome every year.

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Romans are warm, gentle, have a taste for the better things in life and are always ready to lend a helping hand to the tourists who visit Rome every year.

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When to go

Overall Italy is a warm and crowded country throughout summers so if you want to avoid the heat and enjoy a rather peaceful holiday, the best time to visit would be from April to June and late September to October as temperatures are usually mild and the crowds aren't as intense. August is considered to be the worst month as it gets uncomfortably hot, muggy and crowded. The summer rush really picks up by mid-June, and from July to mid-September the country abounds with visitors. Most attractions operate for shorter hours during winter or are closed for renovation from October to Easter.

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Location: In Italy's Lazio Region Dialing code Country Code: + 39 Area Code: 06 Emergency numbers In an emergency call 112 (Carabinieri) 113 (Police) 118 (medical first aid) Carry the address of your embassy or consulate.; Population: 2,705,603; Languages: English, Italian, French, German

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Public Holidays - 2008

1 Jan New Year's Day. 6 Jan Epiphany. 24 Mar Easter Monday. 25 Apr Liberation Day. 1 May Labor Day. 2 Jun Anniversary of the Republic. 15 Aug Assumption. 1 Nov All Saints' Day. 8 Dec Immaculate Conception. 25 Dec Christmas Day. 26 Dec St Stephen's Day.

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