Are you going to Rome in the fall? These important changes affect tourists
Rome is preparing for a jubilee year, which has a big impact on public transport. It’s worth checking out what will change.
Many Poles are probably planning to catch the last summer sun rays in Rome. It is worth remembering that the Eternal City is preparing for an influx of millions of additional tourists in 2025. In the summer, many of them complained about the ubiquitous renovations, but changes in public transport may be more bothersome. It is worth keeping them in mind when planning trips.
Changes in transport in Rome. Renovation of the metro
In September, the Italian capital will undergo significant modernization work on its public transport system, including on the century-old Porta Maggiora tram depot, which will accommodate new, 33-meter-long trams.
The metro is also in for a makeover. All 27 stops on the city’s most popular line, Metro A, will undergo renovation. The Local reports that as part of the investment (costing €55 million), some stations will be equipped with a “vertical forest wall”, new LED lighting and mirrors under the ceiling.
Some stations will be closed temporarily, among the more important ones are:
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Spagna at the Spanish Steps will open on October 4th.
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Ottaviano (near the entrance to the Vatican Museums) – October 10.
Trams will not run
From 1 to 15 September, tram line 3 will only run from Porta Maggiore to Valle Giulia, while replacement buses will run between Trastevere station and Porta Maggiore.
During this time, line 5 on the Via Prenestina-Piazza dei Gerani section will be replaced by bus 519. Line 8 will be completely replaced by buses. From September 15, buses will completely replace tram traffic.
There are so many changes to buses that you need to keep track of them. Moovit and CityMapper apps will be helpful, as they will show various disruptions to traffic in real time.
Tourists shouldn’t worry though. Many of the monuments in the Eternal City are within walking distance of each other, and buses run frequently. Also remember that in Rome you can’t buy a paper ticket at a newsstand or a street bookstand, but at tobacconists (Tabaccheria) marked with the letter T.
The Jubilee Year 2025 in Rome officially begins on December 24.
