cac0fae8c8f092b7d7e32f10d5d4e9c220d2969b My Health Is My Life: Fun Local Activities In Rome

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.

Of course, there are the famous things that everyone should do. Why not climb the Spanish Steps from the Piazza di Spagna to the Piazza Trinta dei Monti? Why not toss a coin into the Trivoli Foountain? Why not visit the Colosseum and the Forum? You may have hated history class or found the slides in art history boring, but everything comes alive when wonders of the world are right there to touch and see.

The Piazza del Popolo is an urban plaza designed with stone and with graceful poplar trees, a concept of mingling man made structures and nature that endures to this day. This great plaza is at the hub of three major roads, one of which is the famous Via del Corso. The people of Rome take their evening stroll here and greet their friends and neighbors. It's fun to people watch, but the windows of the shops that line this street may be even more compelling. It's easy to see why Italian leather and fashions 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.

For those who have the stamina, there are literally museums too numerous to visit. Many celebrate the ancient days of this great city and its empires, but you can find one for any subject you find interesting. The Vatican museum is like overkill. You could spend every waking minute there and not see even cover the high points. You'll be stuffed full of history, beauty, and wondrous sights in this place where even the corridors hold treasure.




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