With Kids
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 [...]
Rome’s Top 2013 Exhibit So Far? CulturaCibo, on Food & Italy’s Identity
Food is not just material, it is also culture. And this holds nowhere more than in Italy, a country in love with beauty, either art or good food. Through April 7 the Rome Vittoriano complex hosts a free exhibition on how food is part of the Italian identity. It was curated by Italy’s top food [...]
Celebrating March 8: Our Top-10 of the Most Inspiring Women of Rome
Rome’s long history has had many women playing major roles, inspiring noble actions and giving wise advice to men. Here is our personal choice of the most inspiring female models in the Eternal City, an homage to the International Women’s Day. OUR TOP TEN Rhea Silvia (legendary figure) mythical mother of Romulus and [...]
All the Dates & Occasions to meet Benedict XVI before he steps down on February 28
There are only a couple of weeks before pope Benedict XVI retires. Many of you will want to know if and when he will hold public events before February 28, his last day as pope, and here we are to provide you the information. Benedict hasn’t changed his agenda at all, he has just moved [...]
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 [...]
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, city of Saints. Visit for free their Houses through June 23!
Religion in Rome is not just the Vatican and the beautiful churches scattered all over downtown. It’s a much more complicated story. The city always attracted charismatic figures, religious scholars and men and women imbued by noble values. Many of these virtuous people became saints and gave a great spiritual but also factual contribution to [...]
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 [...]
Rome’s Carnival Is Back To Ancient Glory! Costumes, Horses & Comedy of Art on Feb11-21
Rugantino, Meo Patacca, Cassandrino, Gaetanaccio, Don Pasquale, general La Rocca. These are all Roman Carnival characters because, yes, Carnival strongly belongs to Rome and the interruption of a few decades can’t erase a thousand-year-old tradition. The City of Rome has organized for the fourth year in a row the “Carnevale Romano” which will mostly take [...]
Epiphany 2012 in Rome: A Long WeekEnd of Celebrations & Events for the January 6 Holiday
On January 6 the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany. This religious feast brings a perfect fulfillment of all the purposes of Advent. Epiphany, therefore, marks the liturgical zenith of the Advent-Christmas season. Three mysteries are encompassed in this solemnity: the adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi, the Baptism of Christ [...]
Christmas for Kids in Rome: Shows, Ice-skating, Exhibits & Nature!
Chritmas as such can be considered as a holiday totally devoted to kids, but besides the markets, the gifts, the toys, the decorations that please kids, there are other specific events and activities for the younger ones in Rome. Let’s have a look at them, the Christams holidays are long and you need to keep [...]
