Going Around Rome
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
All Closed in Rome for August? Come See These Contemporary Art Exhibits….
FOR AN UPDATED, 2012, VERSION OF THIS STORY, GO HERE The false myth of a sleeping Rome in August is still strong somewhere but for those who really know Rome, August is one of the best months of the year. Unfortunately the line A of Rome’s metro system will only work until 9pm (except Saturday night, [...]
80 Museums and 100 Shows for Free the Night of May 14, until 2am, in Rome!
The seventh edition of the European Night of Museums will offer free music, exhibitions, guided tours and tastings in museums all over Europe. Let’s see what Rome has planned for this special event. Last year, with an attendance of 150,000 people, Rome’s La Notte dei Musei was one of the most popular in the Old [...]
Other Events and Activities, Besides JPII’s Beatification, In and Around Rome on May 1
May 1st is also Labour Day here in Italy, and as far as we know, in most of Europe. And this holiday has always been marked by a big, free concert in the Eternal City. Sponsored by Italy’s largest trade unions, this show attracts people from all over Italy in piazza San Giovanni. This year’s [...]
