Rome is a city where you can walk anywhere in the city center and this is the best way to visit the city. Wondering through Rome's old historical center is one of the most exciting experiences when in Rome.
Explore the magnificent buildings and their architecture, take in the street life, visit hundreds of churches as you stroll down the narrow cobblestone streets, go window shopping, and walk into any caf?-bar for that taste of capuccino flavor. Our advise is to start early in the moring and get ready for a long walk with a pair of comfortable shoes.
All of the most famous sites in Rome are very close to each other in the very city center, you can easily see the most important ones two-three days.
If you are coming to Rome with your family and children probably the best time in the year is April-May or September-October, when the weather is just perfect.
Children are very welcome in Italy and in almost every Pizzerias and Trattorias you will find high chairs for babies on request.
Most of these places are ok with children that eat only half-portions or share meals. The best pizzerias for children are the traditional and old fashioned ones. This is where you and your childer will see the chefs stretch, pound and flip the though in the air which is something special they will always remember!
Nightlife in Rome is exciting and in latest years the number places to hangout and clubs have increased and are focusing on a more demanding clientele.
Rome now offers a wide variety of new places in the city centre to satisfy all tastes and budgets, Testaccio Area being probably the most well known one. An alternative approach to Rome is to simply relax with friends and enjoy a good cup of wine in one of the many wine-bars spread all over the city center.
Jazz, Rock, Folk, South American and world music are popular cultural events which you will easily find in the many venues scattered around in the city center
In recent years, many new Italian bands started getting popular and are worth seeing alongside with the many other international stars that are constantly playing here.
Summer is the best season for entartainment especially for the many open-air rock, jazz and world music festivals. "Ippodromo delle Capannelle" has become the most popular place for events in June-July. African and World music is not forgotten and in summer there's an excellent festival taking place in Villa Ada.
The popular, small local food markets and the several curiosity markets are all very well-known and located in the city center. Trastevere has a famous flea market whilst in Campo dei Fiori you will find a very characteristic vegetable and flower market .
During Christmas and Epiphany you will see handicrafts, games, toys, and clothes for sale by stand owners in the many local market, a great opportunity to stock up on Italian specialties.
Rome is definetely an excellent vacation spot for group and families, go experience it youlself!