Rome

Regional snapshot

• Why people move here: Italy's national profile highlights universal healthcare, defined elective-residence and digital-nomad visa paths, and strong culture—Rome is the first example city, the national capital, and a major hub for government, tourism, and international schools.
• Main airports: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO) is the usual long-haul gateway; Ciampino (CIA) serves many European and low-cost routes—check which airport your tickets use.
• Setting: Dense historic core with heavy tourism, ring-road sprawl, and varied residential neighborhoods—the country profile notes Milan and Rome can be pricier than much of Italy while still often below comparable US metros.
• Languages: Italian for questura filings, leases, clinics, and most daily life; the national profile stresses that English is limited outside tourist hubs and that Italian is essential for administration.
• Watch-outs: Bureaucracy and residence-permit steps are paperwork-heavy and timing can vary by consulate and city office. Petty crime and safety vary by area; public healthcare wait times for non-urgent care are a common tradeoff unless you use private routes.