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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Visiting Rome in August? Here’s what’s on, and it’s a whole lot!
Visiting Rome in August has been more common in recent years. It’s a growing trend since the crisis has hit and finding a good rate for a hotel is much easier in the hottest part of the year than in any other month (January and February excluded). The economic crisis also means that there will [...]
Not only Music, the Roman Summer Features Countless Night & Outdoor Activities!
Music has always been the main driver of Rome’s summer nights and we already told you about the very interesting program for the months of June and July in another post. But we now want to help you find out about the outdoor and night activities, other than music, that will make your Roman summer [...]
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 [...]
May in Rome: A Preview of the Best Events in the Eternal City.
May is probably the best month of the year to visit Rome. Long, sunny days with warm temperatures – hot weather only starts in June here – and absolutely everything open and running. Except the very first day of the month, the chaotic May 1, this is a perfect moment of the year to be [...]
Free Culture Week in Rome (April 14-22): Highlights, Events and Exceptions!
There it is! Another 9 full days of free monuments, museums and archeological areas in Rome & surroundings for the 14th edition of Settimana della Cultura. This nationwide event has become a must since not only gives you free access to Italys’ landmarks but also encompasses very interesting activities and guided tours (mostly in Italian, [...]
Sculpture in Rome: Exhibits, Museums & Churches To Enjoy This Great Form of Art!
Some of us find painting too ephemeral, others think architecture is too big to grasp. But sculpture is usually a very immediate and understandable form of artistic expression that everyone appreciates. That’s why we decided to write something for sculpture lovers so that they can have an itinerary totally devoted to the most concrete and [...]
Are Mondays Dead In Rome? Not At All! Here’s What You Can Do & See the 1st Day of the Week!
It’s a common prejudice. Even when I get a day off on Monday I start thinking “Oh everything is closed today, what am I going to do?”. False! There are many, many things to experience in Rome on Mondays. I drafted this list of activites for you, but also for myself and it turns out [...]
Help the Horn of Africa And Work Out On Sunday October 16 At Rome’s Run For Food 2011 Races
A five kilometre ‘fun run’ (or walk) or the ten-kilometer competitive race through the historic centre of Rome. The 6th Edition of the Run for Food race will start and end at the Stadium Terme di Caracalla, just outside FAO headquarters, in via delle Terme di Caracalla on Sunday October 16 at 10am. Organized by the [...]
Night Owls: this September You Can Do Many Things, Even a Marathon, After Dusk in Rome!
September nights are so cool and refreshing in Rome. When the summer heat recedes it is really a pleasure to go around after dusk! But this September there are many other reasons to have a walk at night since so you can do many, many things. First, something really unsual. You won’t belive [...]
