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Pope Francis Boosts Easter Tourism in Rome, Surge of Travelers from Latin America
“Stay home and give the money of your overseas trip to the poor of Argentina,” this was the debut of Pope Francis with regards to faith-driven trips from Argentina to the Vatican. Quite scary for the Roman travel sector, wasn’t it? But things for the Eternal City’s tourism industry are going very well this Easter. [...]
Rome’s Travel Industry Hopes a Brazilian Pope Will Boost Tourism Revenues
March will see the election of the new pope as the key event of the month. We want to examine this crucial moment for the Catholic Church from a travel perspective. We asked ourselves and some Rome-based travel companies what nationality would mostly boost tourism in Rome. Even if in theory all Christian males can [...]
Skiing Near Rome is Easy and Fun, Try Campo Felice!
There are several skiing destinations near Rome. But one is in our opinion by far the most convenient: Campo Felice. [1] Perfect for a day trip, we particularly recommend you to go there on a working day when there are few people on the ski slopes. GETTING THERE It is very easy to reach [...]
1700 years ago a battle at Rome’s Milvian Bridge changed the course of European history
The year 312 ad marks the start of the end for paganism in Europe and a new epoch for Christianity. 1700 years ago, on Ocotber 28, two self declared Roman emperors, Constantine and Maxentius, fought for leadership in Rome. Constantine won, proclaimed religious freedom in the Roman Empire and paved the way for the expansion [...]
September 13 is Rome’s Vogue Fashion Night!
Vogue’s Fashion Night Out is returning to Rome. This week, on September 13. 400 downtown shops, including all the famous brand stores here in Rome, will be open until 11:30 pm. Shows such as concerts and jugglery performances will start from 6pm already in the city centre with a special focus in Via Margutta, one [...]
Rome’s Summer Sales Begin Today. Let’s Forget the Euro Crisis!
Rome’s Summer Sales kicked off today and shoppers will enjoy ten weeks of discounts and great offers. Just when you assume that the word “sale” lost its glittering appeal due to the Euro Crisis, sales are expected to boost spendings because of a tighter household budget. The local trade association hopes that this event will [...]
How BuzzInRome Fell in Love with Eataly Roma….
Summer 2010, Turin was the first time we came across Eataly. It was EATALY love at first sight! We loved it so much that come summer of 2011, we just had to visit Eataly in New York (conveniently located steps away from the Flat Iron Building). Hence, we were ecstatic to be invited to the [...]
Rome’s Best Urban Renovation of 2012? Ostiense. Let’s See Why!
The word Ostiense means from Ostia, ancient Rome’s harbour. Here is the EatalyRoma terminus of the Rome-Ostia railways, here there is also a train station with regional and interregional connections and here there is a line B underground stop called Piramide. This area has always had a very important logistics role. It is no coincidence [...]
Rome Public Transport Overhaul in Spring 2012: All the Updates on Bus, Taxi & Metro
Between the end of May and mid-June 2012 the face of Rome public transport dramatically changed. On May 25 for the first time in countless years the bus (and tram and metro) fare rose. And it was a steep increase: 50%. The price of a ticket went to 1.50eur from 1.00. A big thing mostly [...]
June in Rome: Wrap-Up of The Top Events in Italy’s Capital
June is one of the best times of the year to visit Rome and many know it since it’s also one of the peak months. Long, sunny days and absolutely everything up and running. On June 29 we celebrate our patrons saint Peter and saint Paul but only offices are closed, all the rest is [...]
New Railway Company Connects Rome to Florence, Milan, Naples & Bologna From April 28!
Italo, Europe’s first privately owned high-speed train, left this morning Rome for Milan from Tiburtina station marking an historical moment for public transport in Italy. The company NTV, or Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori, founded in 2006 by Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and businessmen Diego Della Valle of luxury goods maker Tod’s, finally offers an [...]
Rome, Tokyo or Istanbul, Who Will Host The 2020 Olympic Games?
Until a few weeks ago Rome looked as the most serious contender for the 2020 Olympic Games. And the decision to play the Winter Olympic Games of 2018 in South Korea gave a further confirmation that the Eternal city was the candidate n.1 for the 32nd Olympiad since no consecutive games have been played in [...]
