Rome on a hot day: fountains, shade and evening squares
A plan for a hot day, when you want to see the city without constant fatigue from the sun.
Shift walks to morning and evening
In Rome many streets have almost no shade. That is why the best-known sights — the Colosseum, the Forum or the Palatine — are best visited right after opening.
After midday, walks become significantly less comfortable.
Use the city fountains
Small drinking fountains called nasoni are scattered across the historic center. The water is safe to drink and helps you avoid buying bottles every half hour.
This is one of the city's most useful summer features, which many tourists only discover during the trip.
The real Rome starts in the evening
After sunset the temperature drops noticeably, and squares and narrow streets gradually fill with locals. Evening is especially pleasant for walks through Trastevere, Piazza Navona or Campo de' Fiori.
If you can, save most of your unhurried walks for this time — the city's atmosphere becomes completely different.