Is there somewhere to sit and rest?
ri-po-SA-re — stress on third syllable. 'Riposarsi' = to rest (reflexive form).
Ask when you need a break during a long visit. Especially important in summer heat. Most large Italian sites have shaded areas, benches and bars. Knowing where they are saves time.
Italian archaeological sites vary in visitor facilities. Major sites like Pompeii and the Valley of the Temples have restaurants, cafés and shaded rest areas. Smaller sites may have nothing. The ancient ruins themselves sometimes provide natural seating on stone steps or walls.
C'è un bar o un ristorante nel sito?
Is there a bar or restaurant in the site?
Practical for longer visits — Pompeii has an on-site restaurant.
Dove posso trovare un po' d'ombra?
Where can I find some shade?
Essential in Italian summer — ancient sites have very little natural shade.
C'è dell'acqua potabile?
Is there drinking water?
Look for 'acqua potabile' signs — Roman sites sometimes have ancient-style fountains.
Italian summer heat at open-air sites can be extreme — Pompeii in August regularly reaches 35°C+ with little shade. The Romans themselves built extensive covered walkways ('portici') precisely to escape the Mediterranean sun. Visiting in the morning or late afternoon is strongly advisable.