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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.

The 2026 Michelin-starred restaurants in Rome

Check out the recently published 2025 Michelin guide in Italy, and more specifically, the 20 Michelin-starred restaurants in Rome!

Rome LGBTQ+ Neighbourhood Guide: Queer-Friendly Bars, Culture & Nightlife

A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood look at Rome’s LGBTQ+ community and nightlife.

Where to Live (and Stay) in Rome

We provide you with a detailed guide to help you choose where to live in Rome, based on your interest and needs.

Rome Introduces Study Halls in its Museums

Thanks to an ambitious initiative by the city’s Department of Culture, Rome is becoming one of the most student-friendly capitals in Europe. Ever dreamt of studying surrounded by beauty and history? Well, now you can, thanks to an exciting initiative introducing a network of study halls across Rome’s museums. The project, desired by the city’s […]

Free wi-fi in Rome: best cafés to work in

Free wi-fi in Rome: cafès and bars around the centro storico with free wireless internet.

Piazza Augusto Imperatore Revived Through Major Restoration Project

Piazza Augusto Imperatore is reborn: An architectural restoration project brings new life and renewed centrality to one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.

Festa della Repubblica – Italy’s Republic Day

Repubblica Day, also known as Festa Della Repubblica or Italy’s National Holiday, is the holiday celebrating the formation of Italy’s republic post-World War II.

OperaCamion brings Rossini’s Barber of Seville to Rome’s streets

From May 25 to June 22, OperaCamion brings Rossini’s Barber of Seville to Rome’s streets with a mobile stage, live orchestra, and free open-air shows.