Thursday, 23 March 2017

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.

People Square, the Piazza del Popolo, is another place to see and be seen. Even the walk to get there from your hotel (or hostel) will be something to remember. Once you've marveled at this huge plaza with its beautiful poplar trees that welcomes people to the city, you can walk down the Via del Corso, joining city residents for their evening stroll. The shops along this famous street are wonderful; window shopping will let you know why Italian leather and fashion are famous.

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.

Every district of Rome has its own patron saint. The saint's day is celebrated every year. There is singing, dancing, and feasting during the celebration. These are great ways to meet local residents and really get to know this facet of Roman culture.

There is an annual Jazz Fest in January. Northern Italian winters are cold, but the crowds of tourists are smaller in the off-season. This may be the perfect time to visit. The weather is usually moderate enough to make walking possible and even pleasant. A city in winter draws you into itself like at no other time. There are also festivals in neighboring cities and towns, and taking a train to a special event is another treat.

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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