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Rome will charge €2 for close-up access to the Trevi Fountain from 2 February 2026 – here’s what changes

Trevi Fountain €2 close-up ticket from 2 Feb 2026: what stays free, exemptions, how to buy, plus Rome’s new museum rules for residents.

Roma Capodarte 2026

Roma Capodarte 2026: Rome celebrates the start of the new year with over 100 events, almost all of them free.

New Metro C Stations in Rome: Colosseo-Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia

Discover Rome’s new Metro C stops, Colosseo–Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia, linking suburbs to the historic centre with archaeological stations.

Best things to do on New Year’s Eve in Rome

What to do in Rome on New Year's Eve: where to see fireworks, restaurants, clubs, concerts with programs, prices and info.

Christmas 2025: the best panettoni, pandori and holiday gift baskets in Rome

Our 2025 selection of bakeries and pastry shops in Rome where you can buy Christmas baskets, panettone, pandoro, torrone and much more.

MedinAction and E. Marinella renew partnership with a new charity campaign in support of women survivors of violence

MedinAction and Marinella launch “Threads of Care” to support BeFree, a social cooperative against gender violence

Ice Skating in Rome

Searching for where to go ice skating in Rome? Here are our favorite ice skating rinks in Rome during Christmas!

The top 10 things to do this Christmas 2025 in Rome

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and here in Rome jolly doesn’t even begin to cover the level of yuletide cheer and spirit you’ll feel after completing our top ten list of Christmas must-do’s.

100 Presepi at the Vatican: Rome’s holiday season must-see

Visit the 2025 edition of 100 Presepi (or 100 Nativity Scenes) display in Rome, showcasing nativity scenes from all over the world.

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2025 in Rome

Here's how to spend Thanksgiving in Rome in 2025, whether you want to cook dinner yourself in American style or head to a Thanksgiving event.
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