Driving and parking in Rome is not incredibly difficult, but as with any foreign destination, it is good to be aware of local signs and regulations.
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Driving in Italy can be intimidating for a foreigner, but it is safe if you prepare and follow Italian rules. While it is easier to travel between big cities by train, sometimes renting a car is the best option.
Parking While in ItalyThere are two types of blue zones, one where an attendant asks you how long you intent to stay, you then pay for your spot and place a stub on your dashboard, or a blue zone where you will utilize a parking meter.
As mentioned above, there is no common standard for toilets in Italy. However, there are a few things that you are likely to find in all public bathrooms in Italy (for private ones in hotes, see below!) Most Italian public toilets don't have a toilet seat. This has to do with maintenance.
Feel free to pull out your smartphone and call a ride in Rome, Florence, Venice, or pretty much any other Italian destination. It may cost a little more, but most taxis will find a way to rip you off anyway, so in the end, we recommend you just take an Uber.
The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense.
For example, '13-15' means you can't park there from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Another example, '1° venerdì' means no parking on the 1st Friday of the month. In the photo above, you can't park there EVER (from 0:00-24:00), and if you do, you'll be TOWED.