Rome in summer can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. The ancient cobblestones radiate heat, tourist crowds peak at midday, and many (not all!) shops close in the early afternoons. This may seem like a mysterious occurrence, but it’s actually not at all mysterious! Seasoned travellers know that this period when the city slows down is […]
Summer has not yet arrived, at least not officially, but Rome has already started to move its activities outdoors – clubs are closing, concert halls are being maintained, and Romans and their guests are gradually starting to do more and more activities outdoors. Most of these take place in the evenings, after the heat of […]
by C. P.
The end of summer is almost upon us, which means Romans are slowly but surely coming back from their holidays while the masses of tourists gracing the city (in spite of the ongoing Covid situation!) are for the most part going back home. This in turn means that this is one of the best […]
by C. P.
The heatwave that is engulfing Italy and Rome is finally letting up, but the summer season is still far from over – so now is the time to go look for some colder weather away from the city. The surroundings of Rome, particularly as you approach the Apennines and the border of the Abruzzo region, […]
While Rome hides its medieval buildings very well (the Baroque and Renaissance palazzos much more obvious and ubiquitous), that doesn’t mean you can’t explore this part of its unique architecture.  Many buildings in the historic center are medieval but looking at them from the outside you would not be able to recognize, hidden […]
by C. P.
The infamous summer heatwave has reached Rome somewhat in advance this year, at the same time with the easening of the Coronavirus restrictions. To escape the unbearable weather, locals are milling out and about, looking for a place to sit, relax and have a drink at. None is more Roman than the chioschetto (pronounced keeohs-kay-ttoh). This […]
A second heatwave is upon us this summer, swept in from the Sahara, which means there are higher than usual temperatures at the moment in the city. If you’re stuck (literally or not!) in Rome, cannot reach the coastline for a day trip and are dying for some respite from the summer incandescence, we’ve selected […]
So it’s official: the Copernicus satellite system has declared this month of June the hottest ever recorded. Tourists who were in Rome in the past few weeks probably don’t need that kind of validation – they felt it on their skin! Everywhere we looked we saw visitors fanning themselves with maps of the city, resorting […]
by C. P.
With this year’s weird winter finally gone, one of the major attractions in Rome is making a comeback: rooftop bars! With so many hotels and restaurants in the city center’s grand old buildings, roofs often turn into fully-fledged extra quarters for these establishments. Due to the mild climate in the city they can be enjoyed […]
by C. P.
Just as other cities relying on a mild climate, Rome is no stranger to the “relocation” of its culture and entertainment scene in open-air locations during the warmer season. Summer in Rome means that there is lots to do outdoors: from attending concerts to literature festivals, from food events to experiencing opera and ballet in […]
