Most European cities have their central train station right in the heart of the city—it’s just a part of urban planning. And, in a lot of those cities, it’s often the grungiest part of town. Thankfully, Rome’s surrounding area around the central Termini Station isn’t quite so seedy, nor is it very dirty. In fact, it’s near to some of the city’s most interesting and undiscovered neighborhoods. Anyone traveling through Italy is bound to find themselves in or near Termini Station at one point. From the train station, it’s easy to catch fast and cheap trains (under 90 minutes!) either north to Florence, or even south to Naples (and Pompeii). It’s also the main connection to Rome’s airports. Termini also has a large shopping mall part of the premises. And like everything else in Rome, there’s a bit of history, too. In the middle of a McDonald’s in the basement, near the metro stop, is the remainder of an ancient Roman wall—in plain sight right next to the ketchup and napkins. Termini is within walking distance to some of Rome’s best historical sights.