Rome offers a wide variety of places for the night fun. And every one of them is appropriate for a specific audience. Let’s go thru the most important to find what’s better for you!
TESTACCIO: was once the area where poor people lived and is now the melting pot of party animals. With dozens of clubs, discos and outdoor bars, your night will never end…until your legs beg you to stop dancing! Very crowded during the weekend.
TRASTEVERE: is the other once low-class area in the center of Rome. Trastevere is perfect for hanging out in the warm summer nights, walking in the narrow alleys with a beer in your hand or just lounging at Piazza Trilussa enjoying some street comedians or “magicians” like the famous Mago Guarda. Many young people here, every night.
CAMPO De’FIORI: is the place of choice for cool people. The square is right in across of Piazza Navona and during daytime, it is a traditional market. It can get packed but you will always find a way to enjoy your drink meeting new people at every step. Very touristic!
Got it? And this is only what the very center of the city can offer you… just explore and you will find even more!
If Nero is recognized as one of the most famous Roman emperors, it is thanks to his weird behaviors. You know, things like beheading Saint Paul, crucifying Saint Peter and burn the whole city down. Although most of these acts are still to be confirmed, there is no doubt that Nero lived an extravagant lifestyle. Which by the way, ended with suicide at the age of 30.
Back in 64 A.D., this little rascal tried to burn Rome to a crisp. Good thing Rome is as friendly as its citizens and didn’t hold a grudge against Nero. On contrary, it is celebrating the emperor with an exposition lasting until September 18th. Visitors will witness the places where Nero lived and worked: from the Roman Forum to the Curia Lulia, passing by the Palatine hill all the way to the Colosseum.
You will get the chance to see in person what’s left of his residences and watch a 3D reconstruction of how they looked like 2000 years ago. Yes, they were partly destroyed by the fire he set!
There is even a movie session at the Romulus Temple. You will be impressed to find how many movies Nero starred on, starting from 1900 to now!
Springtime is the best time for a picnic. The warm sun above, the soft grass below and trees peacefully encompassing all around. There are many places in Rome where you can enjoy your outdoor relaxation, but my favorite is Villa Borghese, for 3 main reasons:
1) The view: the park is located above Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo, hence it only takes you to step out of the grass to be stunned by a wonderful landscape;
2) The Galleria Borghese: yes, in Rome you have a museum even inside parks! And it is no just ordinary museum, with Raffaello, Tiziano and Antonello da Messina paintings and Bernini sculptures. A tour to the Galleria is a must, either before or after your relaxation-on-the-grass;
3) The history: Villa Borghese is not the biggest Roman park but it’s the oldest. Created between the end of 1500 and the beginning of 1600 by the noble family Borghese.
When you walk between trees and Bernini’s statues, rowing on the lake and laying under the sun, the ancient nobles revive in you.
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