Don't expect air conditioning everywhere.Many businesses, restaurants, and hotels in Rome have air conditioning, but if you're used to American standard air conditioning, you might be disappointed.
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Due to architectural restraints and strict regulations to preserve the museum's art, there is very little air conditioning in the Vatican Museums. There are a substantial number of windows open during the warmer months to allow a breeze inside, along with some portable air conditioning units.
Air ConditioningWhile 90 percent of Americans have AC, only about 30 percent of Italians do. Those that do most likely have a white wall unit (not window) that both heats and cools the house….to a degree.
And please, do not burp or fart in public, it is considered extremely rude. Also, loud swearing and drinking alcohol from a bottle while walking the street, is frowned upon. Most Italians like some alcohol, but usually avoid to get drunk. Public scenes of drunkenness are much less tolerated than in other countries.
Don't even think about wearing jeans in Rome during the summer: it's simply too hot. If you're most comfortable in pants, opt for lighter fabrics. However, skirts are also a great option during the summer in Rome.
Rome has perfectly safe, clean, and pleasant drinkable tap water. Furthermore, it is a city that will surely never leave you thirsty since it has thousands of drinking fountains to stop for a sip or refill your water bottle while exploring this beautiful ancient city.
Summer (June – August) is peak season in Italy. Peak season, particularly the months of July and August (and even extending into the first two weeks of September), is generally considered a very busy and expensive time to visit Italy's cities and major tourist areas like the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre.
Rome is a chaotic, vibrant place I always love to discover more about. But, while traveling to Rome offers up its charms, it's also one of the most expensive cities in Europe and many travelers have a hard time visiting the city on a budget. And, while it's not easy to save money here, it's not impossible!