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Villa Lante al Gianicolo: a Tuscan/Finnish hidden beauty overlooking downtown Rome
Rome was not built by Romans and the very few who made a lasting artistic contribution to the Eternal City were labeled with the adjective “Romano”. Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini, Borromini and Canova, just to name a few of the most famous artists in Rome, were not born here. And the Villa we want to [...]
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 [...]
May in Rome: Some of the Best Things To Do in the Eternal City
The best month of the year to visit Rome – long days and warm weather – has just started and there a lot of interesting activities and things going on here. If you’re in Rome during this month try to participate in at least one of these events. We picked up some of the most [...]
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 [...]
March in Rome: Some of the Best Events Not To Be Missed
March is going to be a very exciting and hectic month here in Rome. So many crucial things going on… NEW LEADERS BY EASTER A huge establishment reshuffle is expected on both shores of the Tiber, i.e. at the Vatican and for our national government and Parliament. Italy’s general elections on February 24-25 will determine [...]
Rome Hosts 3 Rugby Games for the 2013 Edition of the 6 Nations at the Olympic Stadium
For the second year in a row Rome’s Olympic Stadium will be the battle field of the Italian rugby team during the Six Nations Tournament. After the 2012 impressive turnouts, the Italian Rugby Federation could definitely show that the Flaminio stadium was no longer enough for the rising crowd of Italian rugby lovers and of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
