What’s happening in Rome?
In Rome, it's the festive Christmas season with events like the "Borgo di Babbo Natale" and STEM activities for kids, alongside ongoing history talks and general sightseeing, while recent news highlights the arrival of the Winter Olympics flame, a worker's tragic death at a medieval tower collapse, and cultural happenings like a major manuscript display and Vatican investigations.
Visitors enjoy iconic spots like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, but should expect crowds at free museum days.
Current Events & Culture:
Christmas Season: The EUR district hosts "Magic Christmas," and family events like "Borgo di Babbo Natale" are ongoing.
Historical Talks: "Lezioni di Storia – Città Mondo" offers ongoing lectures, notes Turismo Roma.
Olympic Flame: The flame for the upcoming Winter Games recently arrived in Rome.
Cultural Exhibitions: A rare Renaissance illuminated Bible is on display at The Independent.
Recent News & Incidents:
Tower Collapse: A worker died after a partial collapse of the medieval Torre dei Conti near the Roman Forum.
Vatican Issues: The Vatican Swiss Guard is under investigation for an antisemitic incident.
Things to Do (Seasonal & Year-Round):
Evening Walks: Popular strolls include Via del Corso (often car-free weekends), the Roman Forum towards the Colosseum, and Via Del Go Veio near Piazza Navona.
Free Sundays: State museums are free on the first Sunday of the month; Vatican Museums are free on the last Sunday, but expect huge crowds.
Iconic Sites: Visit the Trevi Fountain (toss a coin!), Spanish Steps (watch for cars!), and the Colosseum.
For specific event listings, check Turismo Roma and Wanted in Rome.
Visitors enjoy iconic spots like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, but should expect crowds at free museum days.
Current Events & Culture:
Christmas Season: The EUR district hosts "Magic Christmas," and family events like "Borgo di Babbo Natale" are ongoing.
Historical Talks: "Lezioni di Storia – Città Mondo" offers ongoing lectures, notes Turismo Roma.
Olympic Flame: The flame for the upcoming Winter Games recently arrived in Rome.
Cultural Exhibitions: A rare Renaissance illuminated Bible is on display at The Independent.
Recent News & Incidents:
Tower Collapse: A worker died after a partial collapse of the medieval Torre dei Conti near the Roman Forum.
Vatican Issues: The Vatican Swiss Guard is under investigation for an antisemitic incident.
Things to Do (Seasonal & Year-Round):
Evening Walks: Popular strolls include Via del Corso (often car-free weekends), the Roman Forum towards the Colosseum, and Via Del Go Veio near Piazza Navona.
Free Sundays: State museums are free on the first Sunday of the month; Vatican Museums are free on the last Sunday, but expect huge crowds.
Iconic Sites: Visit the Trevi Fountain (toss a coin!), Spanish Steps (watch for cars!), and the Colosseum.
For specific event listings, check Turismo Roma and Wanted in Rome.
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