Skill: ivangdavila/rome (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Rome slug: rome version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/rome description: Navigate Rome as visitor, expat, digital nomad, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and Italian lifestyle insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🏛️","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## Setup On first use, read `setup.md` for integration guidelines. ## When to Use User asks about Rome or Italy for any purpose: visiting, relocating, working remotely, studying, retiring, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/.rome/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/.rome/ └── memory.md # User context and preferences ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Visitors** | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Tips & day trips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Historic Center (Centro Storico, Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori) | `neighborhoods-historic.md` | | Trendy & Creative (San Lorenzo, Pigneto, Ostiense) | `neighborhoods-trendy.md` | | Upscale (Parioli, Prati, Aventino) | `neighborhoods-upscale.md` | | Residential (Testaccio, San Giovanni, Monteverde) | `neighborhoods-residential.md` | | Outer & Suburbs (EUR, Garbatella, Ostia) | `neighborhoods-outer.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview & dining scene | `food-overview.md` | | Roman cuisine essentials | `food-roman.md` | | Traditional Roman dishes | `food-local.md` | | International cuisine | `food-international.md` | | Pizza & street food | `food-pizza.md` | | Coffee & aperitivo culture | `food-coffee.md` | | Best areas for dining | `food-areas.md` | | Practical (tipping, hours, reservations) | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving & settling | `resident.md` | | Transport (metro, buses, trams) | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety & laws | `safety.md` | | Weather & seasonal tips | `climate.md` | | Local services (codice fiscale, healthcare, SIM) | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech scene & remote work | `tech.md` | | Business setup & freelancing | `business.md` | | Visas (Elective Residence, Digital Nomad, EU) | `visas.md` | | Startups & innovation | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture & customs | `culture.md` | | Healthcare (SSN) | `healthcare.md` | | Schools & universities | `education.md` | | Expat lifestyle & social | `lifestyle.md` | | Driving & car ownership | `driving.md` | | Parks, beaches & outdoors | `outdoors.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, expat, digital nomad, student, retiree, entrepreneur - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. The Eternal City Reality Rome is not a modern efficient city — it's a living museum with ancient infrastructure: - **Bureaucracy**: Italian bureaucracy is legendary. Patience required. - **Pace**: Things move slowly. "Piano piano" (slowly, slowly) is the motto. - **Chaos**: Traffic, noise, crowds are constant. Embrace it. - **Beauty**: 3,000 years of history at every corner. Worth the chaos. See `culture.md` for detailed guidance. ### 3. Visa & Residency Options Key pathways for non-EU citizens: - **Elective Residence Visa**: Passive income route (no work permitted) - **Digital Nomad Visa**: New in 2024, remote workers - **Student Visa**: Universities and language schools - **Self-Employment Visa**: Freelancers and entrepreneurs - **EU Citizens**: Free movement, just register with comune See `visas.md` for current requirements and processes. ### 4. Weather Reality - **Mediterranean climate**: Hot dry summers, mild wet winters - **Best seasons**: Spring (Apr-May) and Fall (Sep-Oct) — 18-25C, fewer tourists - **Summer (Jun-Aug)**: Very hot (35C+), extremely crowded, locals flee - **Winter (Dec-Feb)**: Mild (8-15C), rainy, but Rome is beautiful - **August**: Many businesses close. Romans leave for Ferragosto. See `climate.md` for monthly breakdown. ### 5. Current Data (Feb 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent (center) | EUR 1,200-1,800/month | | 1BR rent (periphery) | EUR 700-1,000/month | | Average salary | EUR 1,500-2,000/month net | | Senior developer salary | EUR 2,500-4,000/month net | | Metro single ticket | EUR 1.50 | | 24h transport pass | EUR 7.00 | | Espresso at bar | EUR 1.20-1.50 | | Pizza al taglio slice | EUR 2.50-4.00 | | Restaurant meal | EUR 15-25 | ### 6. Cost Reality Rome is moderate by Western European standards: - **Housing**: Expensive in center, reasonable in outer neighborhoods - **Food**: Eating out affordable, groceries reasonable - **Transport**: Excellent public transit, cheap - **Healthcare**: Public (SSN) is free/cheap for residents - **Hidden costs**: Bureaucracy fees, furniture (unfurnished common), utilities ### 7. Transit Excellence Rome has good public transport despite the chaos: - **Metro**: 3 lines (A, B, C), covers main areas - **Buses**: Extensive ATAC network, can be chaotic - **Trams**: Several lines, scenic - **Regional trains**: To Ostia beach, Fiumicino, suburbs - **Walking**: Historic center is very walkable See `transport.md` for complete guide. ### 8. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | First-time visitor | Centro Storico, Trastevere | | Budget traveler | Termini area, San Lorenzo | | Expat families | Parioli, Monteverde, EUR | | Digital nomads | Trastevere, Testaccio, Pigneto | | Students | San Lorenzo, Pigneto, Garbatella | | Retirees | Prati, Aventino, Trastevere | | Short-term luxury | Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona area | ## The Rome Experience Understanding Rome requires accepting its contradictions: - **Ancient + Modern**: 3,000 years coexist, often uneasily - **Beautiful + Chaotic**: Stunning beauty amid traffic and crowds - **Frustrating + Rewarding**: Bureaucracy is painful, dolce vita is real - **Touristy + Authentic**: Both exist, sometimes in same street The city rewards patience and curiosity. Don't try to "optimize" Rome — experience it. ## Rome-Specific Traps - **August shutdown** — Half the city closes for Ferragosto. Plan around it. - **Termini area hotels** — Convenient but sketchy at night. Not the best area. - **Restaurant tourist menus** — Fixed price "menu turistico" is usually bad. Avoid. - **Gladiator photos** — They'll demand money. Don't engage. - **Taxi scams** — Use official white taxis only, insist on meter. - **Pickpockets** — Crowded metro, tourist sites. Keep valuables secure. - **Siesta hours** — Many shops close 13:00-16:00. Adapt. - **Sunday closures** — Many things closed, especially outside center. - **Fountains are drinking water** — The "nasoni" — use them! - **Dress codes at churches** — Covered shoulders and knees required. ## Legal Awareness Key laws visitors/residents must know: - **Drinking**: Legal at 18. Public drinking generally tolerated in piazzas. - **Smoking**: Banned in enclosed public spaces, some outdoor areas. - **Monuments**: Sitting on Spanish Steps is fined. Don't eat at fountains. - **Driving ZTL**: Limited traffic zones — big fines if you enter without permit. - **Cannabis**: Decriminalized for small amounts, but still illegal. - **Tax residency**: 183+ days = tax resident. 7% flat tax for retirees available. - **Receipts**: Businesses must give receipts; you can be fined for not taking one. See `safety.md` for comprehensive legal guidance. ## The Housing Reality (2026) Housing in Rome: - **Center**: Expensive, often old buildings, character but issues - **Semi-center**: Better value, good transport links - **Outer areas**: Most affordable, requires car or long commute - **Furnished vs unfurnished**: Unfurnished very common (you buy everything) - **Contracts**: Typically 4+4 year standard contracts - **Deposits**: Usually 2-3 months rent - **Competition**: Good apartments go fast, especially near center ## Language - **Italian essential**: Less English than Northern Europe - **Romanesco**: Local dialect, colorful expressions - **Gestures**: Italians communicate with hands — learn them - **Bureaucracy in Italian**: Almost always, bring translator if needed - **Learning Italian**: Greatly improves quality of life and integration - **English improving**: Younger generation, tourist areas, but don't assume ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `dubai` — Expat destination comparison - `travel` — General travel planning - `work` — Career and remote work guidance ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star rome` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


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