Sunday, March 26, 2017

Enjoy Fun Local Activities In Rome

By Michelle Ross


Rome is rightly considered one of the places everyone should see at least once. It is such a center of art, architecture, history, and culture that it has never gone out of fashion. The food, the music, the religious heritage, the influence on western culture, the museums, and the shopping make it unforgettable. You can spend a whole vacation in the city; fun local activities in Rome have everything you want.

Sightseeing is inevitable when in Rome. Every street is picturesque, and the famous sights are simply not to be missed. Everyone should throw a coin into the Trivoli Fountain, climb the Spanish steps, see the towering wreck that is the Colosseum, and wander through the ruins of the Forum. Climbing a Roman hill and following an ancient road are important. All the boring art history slides and the textbooks on ancient empires come alive before your very eyes.

Walking the streets of Rome is an adventure in itself. Plan to find the Piazza del Popolo, a marvelous example of civic pride, and join the evening promenade down the Via del Corso. The huge plaza is breathtaking and the sight of residents out enjoying their city is special. The shops of the Via del Corso are world famous; even window shopping is fun. You will see why Italian leather is legendary and Roman fashions endlessly popular.

Rome is known for its religious festivals. Important dates in the church calendar are celebrated with solemn processions. The city is adorned with a hundred nativity scenes at Christmas. Good Friday and Easter are marked by city-wide events. Check to see what's happening when you will be visiting.

Each district has a patron saint and residents join in solemn procession on the saint's special day. Local festivals are not carnivals, but there are great times of singing, dancing, and drinking. This is an opportunity to see the real residents of Rome enjoying their city.

The annual Jazz Fest attracts thousands, even though it's held in January. Winter in northern Italy is cold and often wet, but people still enjoy walking in the ancient streets. In the off-season, you can see the famous sights better and get to know the city more intimately. Without all the tourists, Rome can show her private side. Winter events will be going on in near-by towns, too, and riding the train is a great way to see the countryside.

everyone likes dining out. Food is one of the best things about visiting Rome. There are elegant restaurants and family-run trattorias at every turn. Roman cuisine is rich and satisfying, and the servers take a personal interest in your enjoyment. Take the opportunity to find out all about true Italian pasta. Saving room for one of the amazing desserts is difficult.

Museums of every description will help you get a feel for the centuries of Roman achievement that shaped the world. The Vatican Museum is a treasure trove you have to experience to believe. A trip to Italy's greatest city is a crash course in why art and history are important.




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