Rome Guide
Rome
Termini
The low white facade of Stazione Termini (so named for its proximity to the Baths or "Terme" of Diocletian) marks the vast, bus-crammed hubbub that is Piazza dei Cinquecento in front. The station is an ambitious piece of modern architectural design that was completed in 1950 and still entirely dominates the streets around with its low-slung, futuristic lines. There are many hotels north of the station, so it's likely you will spend a bit of time here. As for Piazza dei Cinquecento, it's a good place to find buses and taxis, but otherwise it and the areas around are pretty much low-life territory and, although not especially dangerous, not a place to hang around for long either.