Quick facts about Rome

Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Italian
Population: ≈ 2.8 million (Rome City); ≈ 4.3 million (Rome Metropolitan Area)
Climate: Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET), UTC+1
Visa: Italy is part of the Schengen Area. Most EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter visa-free, as can visitors from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and several other countries for up to 90 days.