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Rome at a glance

  • About 33,000 people live in Rome.
  • It lies in New York.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 188 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Syracuse is about 37 miles away.
  • Close by: Oneida (13 miles), Utica (14 miles) and Ilion (25 miles).

Where to meet in Rome

Daytime dates suit a town like Rome: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Rome: questions and answers

How far around Rome can I search?

More than 120,000 people live within 30 miles of Rome, in 5 towns and cities including Utica, Oneida and Ilion. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Rome free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Rome or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Rome real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Rome?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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