Time really does fly – and case in point is that Rome’s Central Market (Mercato Centrale) is turning one year old. The market is going to celebrate its first birthday in style and starting at 6 pm on Wednesday 8 November, everyone is invited to join the party. Much like the opening one year ago, […]
Category Archives: Things to Do in Rome
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With mild but cooler temperatures, there are plenty of November events in Rome – including film festivals and wine tastings across the city.
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Picasso first came in Rome in 1917 when he was 35 years old – making 2017 the 100-year anniversary of his visit. It was originally supposed to be a trip to celebrate his wedding, but his mistress decided at the last minute that she did not want to marry Picasso after all. So instead, Picasso […]
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One of the things that makes Rome so special is that it offers a regular glimpse into the past. You can walk through the city and find ancient monuments and ruins a-plenty. But some of the most interesting looks into what life was like for the ancient Romans are buried right under the modern city. […]
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Oct
Oct
October is easily one of my favorites months to be in Rome. The weather is perfect – chilly in the mornings and evenings, but still sunny most of the days. We even are sometimes blessed with an “ottobrata Romana” or Indian Summer. However, I won’t lie: my heart skipped a beat when I realized it […]
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Rome’s Nuovo Sacher Cinema is a 1930s theater that now shows indie flicks and art films.
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Sep
Rome’s Tiber river does not have the fame of the Thames or the Siene, but it is an unmistakable part of the city. Snaking through Rome in a winding trail, visiting or living in the Eternal City requires crossing the water on a regular basis. Luckily, there plenty of bridges which span the Tiber. The […]
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What to do in Rome this month