The best way to really enjoy Rome is definetely by walking!Wondering through Rome’s historical center is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being in Rome.
Absorb the architectural details, take in the street life, look into any church as you stroll down its narrow streets, window shopping, and walk into any caf?-bar for that taste of caf? espresso flavor. Start your day early and wear comfortable shoes for the Roman Cobble-stones street.
The most important sites in Rome can be all easily reached in a few hours walking.
Spring or late fall is for sure the best time to visit the city, especially if you are coming with your children to Rome, the weather will be 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 don’t rule out the fact that children eat only half-portions or share meals. The most amusing pizzerias for kids are the old fashioned ones. Here they can watch the chefs pound, stretch, and flip the though in the air which is something different 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 large variety of new places in the centre of the city and Testaccio to satisfy all tastes and budgets. Another developed popular way is to simply relax with friends and enjoy a nice bottle of wine in a wine-bar enoteche located in any of one of the historic centre’s amazing squares.
Rome also has a large offer of entertainment with Jazz, Rock, Folk, South American and world music concerts in many venues scattered around the city.
In recent years, many new Italian bands have grown out into the spotlight and are worth seeing alongside with other international stars.
Summer months bring excellent open-air rock, jazz and world music festivals. Ippodromo delle Capannelle has become the most popular highlight of many Roman Summer Events, selling million tickets in sales. African music is not forgotten and in June-July there’s an excellent festival taking place in Villa Ada. Talents such as Angelique Kidjo and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim perform here.
Local food markets are also a very distinctive thing of Rome. The famous flea market in Trastevere being one of the most popular and the beautiful Campo de Fiori market being the most characteristic for vegetables and flowers.
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!