Are we far from the centre?
sia-MO — stress on second syllable. lontani — lon-TA-ni — stress on second syllable.
When exploring and wanting to gauge your distance from the main centre of town.
'Siamo lontani da' (are we far from) + place. 'Lontani' is the plural form of 'lontano' (far). 'Dal centro' = 'da' + 'il centro'. This question helps plan how to return to the main area if you have wandered away.
Quanto manca al centro?
How far is the centre?
'Quanto manca' asks for remaining distance/time
Come torno in centro da qui?
How do I get back to the centre from here?
Return journey question
Sono fuori dal centro storico?
Am I outside the historic centre?
Checking if you've left the main tourist area
Prati is a residential neighbourhood in Rome near the Vatican, popular with tourists but outside the ancient centre. Italian city neighbourhoods (quartieri or rioni in Rome) each have their own character. Knowing the neighbourhood you're in helps contextualize your position. Ask locals about their neighbourhood — Italians are very proud of their local area.