If you’re curious whether Rome is a “walkable” city or not, it really depends on who you ask. Especially under the heat of a Roman summer. The hard, basalt cobblestones mixed with a thick, hot summer air isn’t enjoyable for everyone – but for those adventurous types that come prepared and don’t mind turning a […]

The month of August marks a drastic change in cities across the Italian peninsula as Italians take respite in cooler destinations and celebrate Ferragosto on August 15th of each year. The holiday has ancient pagan origins from the first century with Emporer Augustus as a holiday to celebrate the end of harvest. Today the summer period […]

The heat of the long summer days in Rome make for pleasant evenings to venture out and enjoy a show or spectacle in one of Rome’s outdoor theaters. But these theaters are probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Take the ancient forum of Augustus as the backdrop for a highly-celebrated light and projection show. […]

“Ferragosto”, from the latin Feriae Augusti (meaning “Augusts’ rest” after the emperor who instated the holiday in 18 BC) has a long history of being a period for relaxation. August 15th marks the actual holiday, but in most recent decades it signals the beginning of the Italian vacation period where most businesses close allowing families to […]

You may have heard that Rome is deserted in August. It’s true. August is traditionally the hottest month in Rome which has made it the time many Romans escape the hot pavement for the sunny seaside or the cool air in the mountains. While many monuments and attractions remain open during Ferragosto in Rome, many […]

If you’re an American visiting Rome the first week of July, it’s a particularly interesting city to celebrate the 4th of July. Modern Italians love the United States and if you say you’re American you’ll surely start a conversation about pop culture, politics, or any number of beautiful destinations in America. Additonally, the city is […]