EnglishRome – Activities & Things to Do
Lights, Camera, Action: The 21st Edition of the Asian Film Festival is onging in Rome
The Asian Film Festival began on April 10 and will run until April 17, marking an eventful eight days of film. For a full week, the event will allow the screening of full movies and short films produced in each of the above-mentioned countries. This is to put these nations on the global map in […]
Rome Exchanges Asphalt with Traditional Cobblestones on Aventine Hill
For many years, the samprietini or sanprietini have been Rome鈥檚 iconic cobblestones that have been used to cover the pavements and pedestrian roads in the Eternal City. These tiny volcanic rock pyramids made from them have been part of the city for several years. History states that some of the first documented samprietini were used […]
Rome is Celebrating Jannis Kounellis with Free Exhibition at Maxxi this April
Art lovers have a reason to rejoice, as they can still catch the free exhibition at Maxxi National Museum. The exhibition at Maxx began in December 2023 and is still running until April 30, 2024. The period is long enough for whoever is willing to see the exhibit. The exciting exhibit is aimed at celebrating […]
Rome Reconnects with Ancient Splendor as Water Returns to the Baths of Caracalla after 1500 years
For more than one thousand five hundred years, the Baths of Caracalla have not been funtional. However, this is not the case anymore. The Romans have done something special to revive and bring to life the baths. The pools were unveiled on Thursday, April 4. Nonetheless, they will be officially opened to the public on […]
Revealing Rome’s Treasures: Free Entry to Vatican Museums on April 28!
The Vatican Museums are possibly the best attraction in Rome, attracting people throughout the year. Ordinarily, there is an entry fee inside these museums for every visitor and tourist. However, April 28 is the day for everyone to head to one of these museums because entry will be free. Every last Sunday of each month […]
Rome is Colorful Once Again as Roseto Rose Gardens opens to the Public this April
The Rose Garden is on the slopes of Aventine Hill, showing off the beautiful blossoming flowers when the season comes. The Rose Garden will be open from April 21 to June 16, 2024, to allow people from all parts of the world to enjoy their favorite sights. This fragrant haven was established in 1931 and […]
Ready! Go!: It’s The 25th Edition of the Epic Rome鈥檚 Appian Run
The Sunday of April 21 is the day when every Roman citizen, visitor, and tourist will all head to the Appian Way for the long-anticipated Appian Run. This is the race that allows every participant to soak up the Roman atmosphere and imagine walking on the pavements that were used by brave men who built […]
Pantheon’s Dies Natalis Shines in Rome’s Birthday Celebration this April
April 21 is a special day in Rome鈥檚 history as it commemorates the city’s birthday. On this day, another natural phenomenon makes it very special: the Dies Natalis. This is an extraordinary natural occurrence that happens at the Pantheon. The Pantheon has a huge hole in the roof called the oculus, which facilitates the Dies […]
Antonio Donghi: Exhibition of the Legend鈥檚 Magic Realism Art
There is an ongoing exhibition of the works of a great Roman painter, Antonio Donghi, at Palazzo Merulana that started on February 9 and will run until May 26, 2024. Antonio Donghi is a legendary painter who, despite passing away in 1963, his pieces of art continue to live. He was famous for landscapes, still […]
Are you Ready! The Roma Diffusa is happening in Historic Center, Rome
Roma Diffusa is a Roman event that aims to promote the city by showcasing the vibrant and creative scenes in Rome. Happening from April 5-7, the Roma Diffusa will be held in various neighborhoods in the city to help every neighborhood shine and showcase its creativity to the world. Rome is considered an ancient city […]
Free Entry! Colosseum opens it’s doors for Special Groups on Sunday, April 7
While in Rome, the Colosseum is one of the favorite tourist attraction centers in the eternal city for several reasons. Also referred to as the Flavian Amphitheatre, Rome鈥檚 Colosseum is a majestic historic site located at the heart of the city. This historic sports center is open on Sunday, April 7 for free entry for […]
Liberation Day: Rome Celebrates 79 Years of Freedom this April
April 25th is an important date in the history of Rome and Italy. This is a national holiday when Rome celebrates Liberation Day; a day when the eternal city gained freedom from the grip of the fascist regime as well as marking the end of the Nazi occupation during the Second World War. This is […]