EnglishRome – Activities & Things to Do
Rome Marks a Decade after the Canonization of Pope John Paul II with a Church Service
April 27 is remembered as the day of the four popes for being a historical day when four popes were present and two were canonized. April 27, 2024, marks ten years since the historical event. The tenth anniversary will be celebrated with a big mass service in Vatican City, which every Catholic and interested person can attend. This was the day when several people gathered […]
Start weekend on Thursday as Rome Marks the Liberation Day with a Holiday
April 25 marks the 79th Festa Della Liberazione, as Rome and the whole of Italy mark the day on which the country was set free from the Nazi regime. Schools, offices, and several public places will be closed, marking the beginning of a long weekend as many people are contemplating making Friday, April 26, an […]
Free Admission to All State Museums as Rome Celebrates Liberation Day
The Festa Della Liberazione is around the corner as Rome and the whole of Italy celebrate the day that the country was freed from the Nazi occupation and the fascist regime in the Second World War. Rome marks this special day on April 25 each year, and this year鈥檚 celebration comes on Thursday. To make Liberation Day […]
Rome is Paying Tribute to the 鈥楽he Walks in Beauty鈥� Poet Lord Byron this April
George Gordon Byron, or simply Lord Byron, was born in 1788 in England, where he lived until 1816 before going to Italy. He spent his last years in Italy, where he made a huge impact as a romantic poet before dying in 1824 at the tender age of thirty-six. Despite passing away at a young […]
Mussolini’s Secret World Revealed: Tour the Underground Bunkers in Rome
Benito Mussolini bunkers have been opened and closed for years to the public. The first opening came in 2006, followed by a closure two years later. The bunker was again opened and closed in 2021 before opening on April 21, 2024, for the public to learn about Italy鈥檚 history. Who was Benito Mussolini? He was […]
Uniqlo Looks to Expand in Europe as the Japanese Firm Opens Store in Rome
The global clothing shoppers in Rome and visitors in the city have a reason to smile as one of the best clothing companies opens a retail store in the Eternal City. Japan鈥檚 clothing giant will open its doors on Thursday for Romans and visitors alike. This move comes with the company鈥檚 quest to explore the whole […]
Journey through Time: The Adventure of Money on Display at Palazzo Esposizioni Roma
The Adventure of Money exhibition should be the best time for many people today to understand how modes of payment have evolved over the years. The exhibition began on October 31, 2024, and is set to close on April 28, 2024. Organized by the Bank of Italy in collaboration with the Azienda Speciale Palaexpo and […]
A Sweet-Sour Remembrance: Rome Honors ANZAC Day 2024 at Rome War Cemetery
ANZAC Day is a significant day in the history of war, and more so in Roman history alongside the war allies like Australia and New Zealand. This is the day that is used to remember the shared bonds between these three nations when they fought together in the First World War. The event, happening on […]
Rome is Set to Host Epic K-Pop Fantasy Night: It’s all about Korean Music and Culture!
K-Pop means Korean Pop and was established in 2014. It is a music and culture genre that started in South Korea. April 26 is the date young men and women need to mark on their calendars as they prepare to be part of the K-Pop fantasy night. This music genre has grown drastically over the […]
Rome Discovers Breathtaking Paintings in the Forgotten Ancient City, Pompeii
The hottest topic in the city is the unearthed black banquet hall with breathtaking frescoes. After years of excavation, this might be the best discovery in many years, considering how old the paintings are. Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in 79 AD, has been a camping zone for archeologists for years. However, finding a […]
The New Season of Bloom is here: Rome鈥檚 Iconic Roseto Comunale Reopens on April 21
Rome鈥檚 Roseto Comunale was once located near the city鈥檚 iconic Colosseum before relocation. Today, the rose garden is a famous place where you can feast on the aroma and beauty of over a thousand different flower species in one place. The blooming garden will be open to the public from April 21 and remain open for […]
Azaleas Bloom as the Rome鈥檚 Spanish Steps Transform into a Breathtaking Floral Display
The blooming of azaleas in Rome has become an annual event and has been cemented in the history of the city as a beautiful tradition. In 2024, the Spanish steps, dating back to the eighteenth century, will be a temporary home for the beautiful azaleas. Why the azaleas? Some people may ask. For a simple […]