Wednesday, March 22, 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.

It will probably be easy to find a festival no matter when you visit. Rome, Of course, is a major religious center, and the celebrations of Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas are amazing. For instance, at Christmas there are a hundred nativity scenes throughout the city.

Each district has its own patron saint. The saint's special day will be marked by a festival which begins with worship and ends with feasting, singing, and dancing. Like the evening stroll in the Via del Corso, attending one of these smaller festivals is a great way to see how city residents live and play.

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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