Is rome safe?

Rome Warnings and Dangers Few cities in all the world can capture the imagination quite like Rome, with ancient Roman structures standing next to the center of the Catholic faith and artwork known around the globe. read more

Many visitors to Rome ask -- worriedly -- about crime in Italy's capital city. They wonder if they can walk around safely at night. If they can carry a purse without it getting snatched. read more

However - do not allow any of this to discourage you from visiting Rome. Criminals and the downtrodden might try to use illegal means to get money from you, but Rome is in general very safe, and recently the level of safety has increased. read more