Flea Markets
How’s Pope Benedict XVI’s retreat? Let’s discover Castel Gandolfo!
No Angelus this Sunday in St Peter’s square. Nor any display of Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfo, his new retreat. The pope is presumably very tired and will avoid any appearance in public at least until the new pontiff is elected. But we are sure that he will not get bored during the two months he [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
October in Rome: A Preview of the Best Events in the Eternal City & Surroundings!
The school and work terms are well under way in October in Rome. And this also holds for the arts. This month features lots of events, shows and special openings with the exhibition season in full bloom. Here is what we recommend you not to miss. There are many other things to do and see, [...]
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 [...]
Christmas Shopping in Rome: A Selection of Markets, Season Cakes and Toy Shops
Michael Bublè’s latest record, Steve Jobs’ biography, Zafon novels for the adults, toy helicopter and dolls house for kids. These seem to be the most sought after gifts for Christmas in Rome this year. And despite the economic and financial crisis, sales should hold and be in line with last few years, according to the [...]
2011 Marks the Centennial of Prati, One of the Best Boroughs of Rome: Let’s Discover It!
Prati stands for meadows, fields. For centuries this area of Rome was intentionally kept like this because it made the defence from external attacks of S.Angelo Castle, and hence of the Vatican, easier. But after Rome became Italy’s capital in 1870, these strategic needs faded away and urbanization sprawled west of the Tiber. It was [...]
St Martin’s weekend In & Around Rome: Novello Wine, Chestnuts, Oil and Summer Weather!
The warmest time of this last part of 2011 is about to come. It’s St Martin’s Summer and in the Rome area we have already been enjoying it in the last few days with sunny weather and high temperatures considered how close we are to the start of Winter! The tradition of this major [...]
A Painting Souvenir From Rome? Try “100 Painters on Via Margutta” From Oct28 to Nov1!
Via Margutta is a small street in the heart of Rome, on the slopes of Pincio, with an enchanting atmosphere and a special charm of its own. It has preserved its unique atmosphere and decor, and is one of the most elegant and beautiful streets of Rome. Once inhabited by sculptors, film directors and poets, [...]
Tasting Chestnuts Around Rome: Not Only Tuscia, But All Over Lazio!
Although Autumn has shorter days, it boasts of great tasting products! Around Rome, this is the perfect season for two of our favorite delicacies: ceps and chestnuts. We already wrote about this kind of mushroom (http://www.buzzinrome.com/?p=3156 ), and now it is the brown fruit’s turn! Late October and November are the best times of the [...]
Rome’s Vintage, Organic Food & Antiques Markets Are All Back! A Review of the Best Ones
Autumn has slowly but clearly arrived in Rome and so have the stalls of the Saturday and Sunday flea markets that dot the city when the heat is not unbearable. We can’t list them all. They’re too many. Some of them are really out of the way unless you have a car and know [...]
Discover Rome’s Jewish Soul on September 4: Dances, Music, Temples & Catacombs!
This Sunday, September 4, is the European Day of Jewish Culture and Rome, where two thirds of the Italian Jews live has a very interesting program and some one-off happenings. All events are free, but some require a phone booking. A very short historical note before we review Sunday’s appointments. Just to say that [...]
