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BEST OF ROME
TOP SIGHTS, AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
An ancient superpower turned modern metropolis, Rome is a mesmerising mix of haunting ruins, epic monuments and awe-inspiring art. Its romantic streets are made for leisurely exploring and its elegant piazzas provide the perfect backdrop for memorable al fresco nights.
Rome was founded more than 3000 years ago and over the centuries it has acquired a historical and artistic heritage that few cities can rival. Ancient icons such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon recall its golden age as the caput mundi (capital of the world), while Michelangelos frescoes and Caravaggios canvases testify to its starring role in the Renaissance and baroque eras. Priceless treasures adorn world-class museums, and celebrated masterpieces dazzle in the citys great art-rich churches, culminating in the overpowering spectacle that is St Peters Basilica. Walk around the centre of town and without even trying youll come across works by the big-name giants of Western art.
But a trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita lifestyle as gorging on art and culture. Eating in boisterous, neighbourhood trattorias, whiling away hours at streetside cafes, peoplewatching on theatrical piazzas these are all an integral part of the Roman experience.
Romes calendar bursts with events, ranging from traditional neighbourhood shindigs and saints days to shopping bonanzas, catwalk parades and major cultural festivals.
26 Feb
21 Apr
Summer
Late Sep to Dec
| 01 | January |
As New Year celebrations fade, the winter cold digs in. Its a quiet time of year but the winter sales are a welcome diversion. |
A witch known as La Befana delivers gifts to Italian kids for Epiphany, the last day of the Christmas holidays. To mark the occasion, a costumed procession makes its way down Via Concilizione to St Peters Square.
Animal-lovers take their pets to be blessed at the Chiesa di SantEusabio on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in honour of the patron saint of animals.
Fashionistas descend on town for the winter outing of Romes top fashion event. Catwalk shows, held in venues across town, provide sneak previews of seasonal collections by local and international designers.
Shopping Sales
The first Saturday of the month sees bargain hunters descend on the citys shops for the winter sales. Until mid-February stores offer savings of between 20% and 50%.
| 02 | February |
Romes winter quiet is shattered by high-spirited carnival celebrations, which signal that spring is on the way. |
The Azzurri kick off the Six Nations rugby tournament against Wales at the Stadio Olimpico. Further home matches follow on 11 February (against Ireland) and 11 March (against France).
Romance breaks out across town. Some museums and galleries offer two-for-one ticket discounts while restaurants prepare special St Valentine Days menus. Book early.
The Auditorium Parco della Musica stages emerging talents and affirmed international choreographers at this festival of contemporary dance.
In the days leading up to Carnevale, Rome really goes to town with leaping horse shows on Piazza del Popolo, costumed parades down Via del Corso, street performers on Piazza Navona, and crowds of kids in fancy dress.
| 03 | March |
The onset of spring brings blooming flowers, rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall. Unless Easter falls in late March, the city is fairly subdued and low-season prices still apply. |
Romans remember the assassination of Caesar on the Ides of March, 44 BC. To get everyone in the mood, costumed performers re-enact the stabbing on the very spot it happened, in the ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina.
The Feast of St Joseph is celebrated in the Trionfale neighbourhood. Little stalls are set up to serve fritelle (fried pastries) and theres usually a market near the church of San Giuseppe.
Palazzi, churches and archaeological sites that are generally closed to the public open their doors for a weekend of special openings, courtesy of Italys main conservation body, the Fondo Ambiente Italiano.
Sightseeing becomes sport at Romes annual marathon (www.maratonadiroma.it). The 42km route starts and finishes near the Colosseum, taking in many of the citys big attractions.
| 04 | April |
April is a great month, with lovely, sunny weather, fervent Easter celebrations, azaleas on the Spanish Steps and Romes birthday festivities. Expect high-season prices. |
On Good Friday the pope leads a candlelit procession around the Colosseum, and there are other smaller parades around the city. At noon on Easter Sunday (16 April) the Pope blesses the crowds in St Peters Square.
From mid-April to early May the Spanish Steps are decorated with 600 vases of blooming, brightly coloured azaleas.
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