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Museums at Night on May 18. The Best Openings and Events in Rome
Museums at Night, Night of Museums, there are different ways to label this yearly event that takes place on May 18 all over Europe. As usual, we will focus on Rome, trying to highlight the most interesting openings and events of this long night of free culture. Most venues will be open from 8pm to [...]
It’s Finally Spring! The Best April Events in Rome
After the coldest and rainiest month in decades, April eventually marks the start of the warm season. The crazy times of Benedict XVI’s resignation and Bergoglio’s unexpected election are now over and we can again focus on lighter events and happenings. ROMAN IDENTITY The most Roman event of the month is the city’s birthday. [...]
A New Pope Highlights Easter 2013 in Rome
What a special Easter this is bound to be with a new, charming and inspiring pope! Francis has already attracted the sympathy of the whole world, Catholics or not, and will continue to surprise us, therefore come down to Rome and see this fascinating pontiff in action. Easter week is a very intense period for [...]
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 [...]
The best events of February 2013 in Rome: our picks
Winter is coming to an end in February. A low-season time except for Valentine Day and Carnival. In the last two years it was by far Rome’s coldest month. In 2012 it snowed twice here… We don’t want to scare you, actually Rome under the snow is unique! These are some of the most interesting [...]
Carnival in Rome, Equestrian event or ancient festival?
The city of Rome has organized for the fifth year the “Carnevale Romano” which will mostly take place downtown between February 2 and the 12th and will hinge on the key feature of the Roman carnival: horses. [1] Maybe too much horse-centric, we dare to say. The impression is that it is an equestrian event [...]
Befana Marks the end of the Christmas holidays. Here’s how Rome Celebrates it on January 6
On January 6 the Catholic Church celebrates the Epiphany, a religious feast that marks the liturgical end of the Advent-Christmas season. It is customary to replace the images of the shepherds in the manger scene with the three kings and their gifts. Being the Epiphany a very important Catholic solemnity, Rome is an ideal place [...]
How To Enjoy Your New Year’s Eve Night in Rome
New Year’s Eve on the backdrop of the Colosseum has become the traditional free outdoor celebration in Rome. This year’s concert will feature the Italian music icon Pino Daniele, Mario Biondi’s jazz voice, the rapper J-AX and the young talent Chiara. Bear in mind that this concert attracts huge crowds: tens of thousands of people [...]
The Best Concerts, Circus and Dance Shows of your 2012 Christmas Holidays in Rome!
The Christmas Holidays are in full bloom and the snow could also appear soon, making Rome even more Christmas-like! The Eternal City’s entertainment scene is bustling with music concerts, choirs and dance shows. Let’s have a round-up of the most interesting performances running until January 12. MUSIC From December 13 to January 12, for [...]
Christmas in Rome: A Map of the Best Lights, Decorations & Trees of the 2012 Holidays
The Immaculate Conception marks the official start of the Christmas season in Rome. On December 8 many families set up their Christmas trees and cribs at home and start showing off the season lights from their windows or balconies. The key public happening in Rome on that day is the Pope’s visit to the Virgin [...]
The Best Events of December in Rome. Much More Than Just Christmas!
December is not just Christmas here. We will try to offer you tips and advice on a lot of activities in Rome. Many of them are related to Christmas but many are not. Of course the Christmas holidays are the most important event of the month but you can have a great time here in [...]
Christmas Shopping in Rome: a Review of the Best Markets & Bazaars
The economic crisis is still hitting hard our wallets, but everyone buys gits for Christmas. We know sales will slow from last year and that people will pay even more attention to bargains and reasonable prices, that’s why for the first time we decided to devote a whole post to Christmas markets, a good destination [...]
