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Easter holidays 2025 in Rome: tips, traditions and events not to be missed

From 16 to 21 April 2025: find out what to do in and around Rome, including religious traditions, open museums, parks, unusual and fun activities and great food.

For over two thousand years, Rome has embraced us with its warmth and timeless beauty: over the centuries, Easter has drawn crowds of tourists and pilgrims, poets and writers, the faithful and the curious to the Eternal City. It was the Christian feast par excellence, accompanied by rituals and customs partly handed down to the present day.

Today, the Easter festivities are one of the best times to explore Rome, get lost in its alleys, stop to admire its monuments and discover unique perspectives.

Check here the calendar of Roma Live events from 16 to 21 April 2025.

 

 

LITURGICAL RITES AND RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS OF EASTER IN THE YEAR OF THE JUBILEE

Good Friday 18 April ‘Passion of the Lord’ - The Way of the Cross at the Colosseum - 18 April at 9.15 p.m.
The first Via Crucis at the Colosseum was celebrated on Good Friday in 1750: still today, the re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, against the backdrop of Rome's symbolic monument, continues to be one of the most evocative and popular religious rites.

Easter Vigil - Papal Chapel - 19 April at 7.30 p.m.
In the liturgy of the Church, the Easter Vigil is held after sunset on Holy Saturday and before dawn on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. A solemn mass is celebrated in St Peter's Basilica, as in every church in the city, albeit at different times.

Easter Sunday ‘Resurrection of the Lord’ - Mass of the day and ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing - Papal Chapel - 20 April at 10.30 a.m.
On 20 April, starting at 10.30 a.m., the celebration of Easter Sunday Mass will take place in the main square of the Vatican, followed by the traditional ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing that closes Holy Week 2025.

For the complete calendar: press.vatican.va

For access to the celebrations inside the Vatican, see the official website. 

Visiting the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome - between 28 and 30 March
The Giro delle Sette Chiese ("Tour of the Seven Churches") is the city's most famous pilgrimage. It dates back to the Middle Ages, but was revived by St Filippo Neri in 1572. One of the seasons when it is still traditionally practised today is between the evening of Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday. The circular route touches what were the main churches of the city in the 16th century: St Peter's Basilica, St Paul's Outside the Walls, Basilica of San Sebastiano (since the Jubilee of 2000, also replaced by the Shrine of the Madonna del Divino Amore), San Giovanni in Laterano, Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, San Lorenzo outside the Walls, and Santa Maria Maggiore.

Jubilee 2025 - Discover the main Jubilee events for the Easter holiday period: The Holy See’s celebrations for Holy Week 2025 include as usual the Missa in Cena Domini (Thursday, 17 April), the evening Way of the Cross at the Colosseum (Friday, 18 April), the Easter Vigil (Saturday, 19 April) and the Easter Mass (Sunday, 20 April), concluded as usual by the urbi et orbi blessing. Easter will also see the completion of work on a new lighting system for St. Peter’s Dome, a more intense and evenly distributed light to enhance the architectural masterpiece designed by Michelangelo. Throughout the Jubilee year, the Pauline Rooms of the Vatican Apostolic Archive, exceptionally open to the public, will host the exhibition Jubilees. Rare Documents from the Vatican Collections (visit included in the Vatican Museums admission ticket). On 16 April, the exhibition Un Ponte fra la Città Eterna e la Città Santa. Angeli dipinti di Luigi will be inaugurated in the church of Santi Giovanni Evangelista e Petronio dei Bolognesi (until 16 May). Until 15 May, the window gallery Conciliazione 5, in Via della Conciliazione, is hosting Beyond the Wall - Regina Coeli, with the 27 portraits created by the artist Yan Pei-Ming to give a face to those who live and work in the Roman prison; until 20 June, the headquarters of the Dicastery for Culture and Education in Piazza Pio XII, is hosting the exhibition Global Visual Poetry (visits by appointment), with over 200 works by international artists linked to the current of visual poetry. A sports event sponsored in April by the Holy See is the SPQR Cup youth football tournament (17-19 April). For more information and assistance in registering for the pilgrimage to the Holy Doors and the major Jubilee events, please contact the Info Point for the Jubilee 2025 in Via della Conciliazione 7. For tourist reception, two new temporary Tourist Infopoints, active until 31 December 2025, are also available for tourists, cultural operators and pilgrims: the Tourist Infopoint Auditorium Conciliazione (information and sales) and the Tourist Infopoint San Paolo (information only).

ART AND CULTURE - EASTER HOLIDAYS IN ROME'S MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Museums and archaeological sites

Prestigious collections, surprising archaeological areas, priceless treasures and a unique cultural heritage ranging from prehistory to modern and contemporary art:

  • Rome's City Museums, extraordinarily open, await you on Easter (20 April) and Easter Monday (21 April).

Pasqua nei Musei 2025 (Easter in the Museums) - from 17 to 24 April 2025 - Musei in Comune – Lots of surprises in the civic museums and archaeological areas of Roma Capitale on the occasion of the Easter holidays with a varied offer of free activities for the whole family to learn about the history of Rome, its museum collections, its monuments and its unique and extraordinary landscape, while also remembering Rome's Birthday and Earth Day. The programme, in fact, is enriched with events dedicated to Rome's Birth (21 April), Earth Day (22 April) and initiatives linked to the Jubilee with educational activities, guided tours in the museums to discover the temporary exhibitions and permanent collections, as well as workshops for children.

For the Jubilee Special, activities in both Italian and English: snippets on the history of the museums and their collections at the Archivio Storico Capitolino, the Capitoline Museums and the Trajan Markets, itineraries on the Aurelian Walls, a journey through art and nature at the Carlo Bilotti Museum in Villa Borghese and a workshop for the whole family to immerse themselves in the music and poetry of the 19th century at the Museum of the Roman Republic and Garibaldi's Remembrance.

For the opening hours and access procedures of the individual museums and archaeological sites, please consult the official websites

State museums open at Easter and Easter Monday: spring offers an extraordinary opportunity to rediscover the most beautiful places of our cultural heritage: from Rome's national galleries to the most famous archaeological parks, museums, villas and monumental gardens. For this reason, the Ministry of Culture has arranged for state museums, monuments, parks and archaeological sites to be open at Easter and Easter Monday. The calendars with all the openings will be published on the dedicated pages of the Ministry of Culture website: cultura.gov.it. We therefore recommend that you prepare your visit by always consulting the official websites of the individual museums, also available on the Musei Italiani app, through which you can purchase tickets.

The Great exhibitions

Here is a selection of exhibitions not to be missed:

  • Roma pittrice. Artiste al lavoro tra il XVI e XIX secolo - Museo di Roma Palazzo Braschi – The story of the many women artists active in Rome from the 16th to the 19th century, with a rich, diversified and artistically important production, often unjustly relegated to the background from a historiographical point of view. Through approximately 130 works, the exhibition tells the story of these women artists and their works in the Capitoline collections.
  • Brancusi. Scolpire il volo - Roman Forum and Palatine Hill – On display at the Uccelliere Farnesiane, a selection of works revolving around a central theme of Brancusi's artistic production: the bestiary of birds, symbol of flight, of man's dream of escaping his earthly condition.
  • Richard Avedon - Italian Days - Gagosian Gallery – In around twenty photographs taken on the streets of Rome, Sicily and Venice, the exhibition tells the story of Italy through the lens of a master who revolutionised the way of telling faces and stories.
  • I Farnese nella Roma del Cinquecento. Origini e fortuna di una collezione - Capitoline Museums – Over 140 works, from prestigious national and international institutions, absolute masterpieces of one of the most important art collections of the Renaissance, are on display in the exhibition spaces of Villa Caffarelli, at the Capitoline Museums. Ancient sculptures, bronzes, paintings, drawings, precious manuscripts, gems and coins tell the story of the Farnese Collection, reconstructing the moment of its greatest splendour.
  • MUNCH. Il grido interiore - Palazzo Bonaparte – The most impressive exhibition to date in Italy, it is an extraordinary journey through the life and artistic history of Munch, forerunner of Expressionism and one of the most illustrious representatives of 19th century Symbolism, exceptionally skilful in representing the innermost torments of the soul. On display are 100 unmissable masterpieces from the Munch Museum in Oslo.
  • Warhol and Banksy - WeGil – Two artists and two seemingly distant personalities confront each other: the extraordinary world of Andy Warhol, the world's most photographed, famous and ubiquitous artist, dialogues with the anonymous Banksy, and his art, a worldwide media event in more than 100 works from famous private collections around the world and major art galleries.
  • Picasso lo straniero - Palazzo Cipolla. Museo del Corso-Polo Museale – Brilliant, controversial and charismatic, the Spanish artist settled in Paris in 1904, establishing himself as the leader of the Cubist avant-garde: in France, where he produced the famous painting Guernica in 1937, he remained until his death. The exhibition features over 100 works, accompanied by documents, photographs, letters and videos, as well as a selection of previously unpublished works.
  • Caravaggio 2025 - Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini – An itinerary with an exceptional number of autograph paintings, together with little-seen works and new discoveries in one of the symbolic places of the bond between the artist and his patrons. On the occasion of the exhibition, and by way of exception, you will be able to visit some rooms of the Casino Boncompagni Ludovisi. Booking is compulsory, linked to the purchase of the exhibition ticket, and can only be made online at: coopculture.it
  • Flowers. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence - Chiostro del Bramante – Fragile and powerful, flowers speak a universal language that spans centuries and cultures, recounting emotions, celebrating beauty, silently protesting and guarding millennia-old stories. In over 90 works - including the famous Honeycomb Head of the Emperor Hadrian by Tomáš Gabzdil Libertíny, Meadow by Studio Drift and Forest Flux/Waldwandel by Tamiko Thiel and/p - the exhibition leads on a journey through five centuries of art, culture and innovation.
  • Amano Corpus Animae - Museo di Roma Palazzo Braschi – More than 200 original works, never exhibited in Italy, tell the story of Yoshitaka Amano's collaboration with the famous Michael Moorcock, one of the most important exponents of fantastic literature, author of the work Elric of Melnibonè, thus celebrating the 50-year career of the Japanese artist. The art of the Master of Shizuoka, characterised by an eclectic production, ranges from videogames to manga, from anime to theatre, from fashion to fine art, crossing the world of publishing and American comics.

MUSIC AND SHOWS ON EASTER HOLIDAYS IN ROME

Jesus Christ Superstar - Teatro Sistina – Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's sweeping musical returns in the historic version signed by Massimo Romeo Piparo. Following the release of the groundbreaking 1970 double album starring Ian Gillan, frontman of Deep Purple, the show debuted on Broadway in the autumn of 1971 to extraordinary success and later inspired the 1973 cult film by Norman Jewison. The rock opera recounts the last week of Jesus-Man's life, staged by a group of young hippies to the rhythm of unforgettable songs such as Superstar, I Don't Know How to Love Him, Hosanna, Heaven on Their Minds, Everything's Alright. The musical, which over the years has featured famous artists is presented with an exceptional and unprecedented cast, accompanied by a live orchestra.

Incanti - Teatro Olimpico – A journey into the world of illusions to dream with six of Italy's youngest and most awarded illusionists and a theatrical experience with many twists and turns that presents illusionism in a new guise, reflecting on the essence and importance of enchantment.

Festival di Pasqua, XXVIII edition – The prestigious event founded in 1998 by the director and musical theatre designer Enrico Castiglione offers, as per tradition, its eagerly awaited concert programme of Sacred Music in Rome during the Easter period in the most important and monumental churches and basilicas:

  • Easter Sunday 20 April - Basilica of Saints Boniface and Alexis - 8 p.m. – The traditional ‘Easter Concert’, which has been the highlight of the entire event for 27 years, will take place this year in the heart of the Aventine Hill. On the programme, some of the most popular and beloved sacred music arias, for a festive programme featuring an international opera star such as the celebrated soprano Amarilli Nizza, accompanied by the Easter Festival Orchestra under the baton of Stefano Sovrani.
  • Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 - Pantheon - 5.15 p.m. – The traditional ‘Easter Monday Concert’ will feature the prestigious ensembles of the Instrumentalists and Choir of the Pantheon Music Chapel under the direction of Michele Loda, with the participation of flutist Lorenzo Marruchi. On the programme, the extremely rare repertoire of Gregorian music celebrating Lent and Easter, polyphonic pieces, as well as compositions ranging from composers such as Luca Marenzio, Giovanni Gabrieli, Georg Friedrich Haendel, Dietrich Buxtehude, to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with special attention to Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, whose Sicut cervus will be performed in its entirety.

I concerti del Tempietto - Sala Baldini - An intimate and exciting atmosphere on the most famous notes of the classical repertoire immersed in the millenary history of Rome.

Easter Concert - All Saints Church - Saturday 19 April 2025, 8.30 p.m. – Mozart's Requiem. The Requiem was commissioned from Mozart by an unknown person in the summer of 1791, while he was busy composing the Singpiel of the ‘Magic Flute’ to a libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. Accepting the commission, he enthusiastically began the composition, which he never managed to complete: in fact, he died a few months later, on the same day he finished the Confutatis maledictis, 5 December 1791. The completion was entrusted by his wife to Franz Xaver Sussmayr, Mozart's pupil and friend.

Great Easter concert in the church of San Paolo entro le Mura - Sunday, 20 April 2025, 8.30 p.m. – In this eagerly awaited Easter concert, you will hear the exciting sounds of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi.

La Festa di Roma 2025 - The Birthday of the Eternal City - 21 April 2025, 3 p.m. – Shows, concerts, conferences, performances, children's activities and much more. On the day of the Urbe's 2778th birthday, the Capitol turns into an open-air stage to celebrate a day of free cultural events dedicated to the history of Rome. Special guest of the event, the folk-rock group Il Muro del Canto will close the day's festivities with a concert in Piazza del Campidoglio, at the foot of the Capitoline Museums, which are open and exceptionally free for residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City. Download the programme

Spring opening of the Rose Garden of Rome - 21 April - More than a thousand varieties of botanical roses to admire in one of the city's most evocative places. Monday 21 April sees the reopening of the city's Rose Garden, overlooking the Circus Maximus. The spring opening of the Rose Garden, on the occasion of Rome's Birth, will make it possible to visit freely and free of charge an area of about 10 thousand square metres managed with care and passion by the technicians of the Garden Service. The largest part of the garden hosts botanical, ancient and modern roses from all over the world. In some cases, the species dating as far back as 40 million years ago are very valuable and little known.

Rome's Birth - Circus Maximus and Imperial Forums – This year, the day dedicated to the religious celebrations of Easter Monday coincides with the 2778th birthday of Rome, whose birth, shrouded in legend, is owed to Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of Rea Silvia and the god Mars. To celebrate that auspicious day on which the most beautiful city in the world was born, the Circus Maximus area hosts the traditional activities of the Gruppo Storico Romano (Roman Historical Group) with representations of ancient rites and feasts, gladiatorial shows and historical re-enactments, culminating with the evocative Historical Procession on Monday 21 April (starting at 11 am). The procession, made up of around 1,500 costumed re-enactors from 13 nations, will parade from the Circus Maximus to Via del Fori Imperiali and back. Three days of culture, history, love and tradition characterised by the setting up of the customary imperial and republican Castrum at the Circus Maximus where there will be meetings with authors, music, exhibitions and educational workshops for children.

WALKS IN THE PARKS AND OUT-OF-TOWN TRIPS ON EASTER HOLIDAYS 2025

 

A day at the park - Villa Borghese, Villa Doria Pamphilj, Villa Ada Savoia, Villa Torlonia, Villa Celimontana are just some of the wonderful places in which Rome's marvellous villas are set, buildings rich in history and charm for a regenerating stroll amidst the green of nature and the white of shining marble during the Easter holidays.

A day at the seaside

  • The Sea of Rome - At Ostia you can experience the magic of the sea just a few kilometres from the centre of Rome: walk barefoot on the beach after a rich meal of fresh fish and good wine, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and breathe in the intense sensations that only the sea can transmit.
  • Il Borghetto dei Pescatori (Fishermen's Village) - Discover the picturesque settlement where time seems to stand still: flavours and ancient traditions between the sea of Ostia and the lush Castelfusano pine forest.
  • The Pineta di Castelfusano - Overlooking the wild coastal dunes of the Roman coastline, the Pineta di Castelfusano extends over about 15,900 hectares and features a great variety of natural environments including evergreen forests, river banks and mouths, dunes, wetlands, expanses of Mediterranean scrub, stretches of surprisingly beautiful Roman countryside and agricultural landscapes. The area preserves an exceptional historical-archaeological heritage that includes the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park, the Imperial Ports of Claudius and Trajan, the Via Severiana, Pliny's Villa, the Castle of Julius II, the Renaissance Tor San Michele, attributed to Michelangelo, the medieval Torre Boacciana, the medieval castles of Castel Fusano (Chigi) and Ostia Antica, and the palaeontological sites of Castel di Guido and Malafede.
  • Santa Severa and Pyrgi - A few kilometres from Rome, a magical place where you can spend a day of culture or relaxation by the sea, strolling through fields of wheat and striking beaches of black sand and blue water. A magical place dominated by the imposing castle, a strategic outpost on the sea with an enchanting village whose narrow streets still exude a medieval atmosphere with their festivals, noble courts and battles.

A day at the Castelli Romani - Located south-east of Rome, the Castelli Romani area, immersed in greenery and history, is the ideal place for a day trip out of town. Among the lakes and ancient volcanic craters, where emperors, pontiffs and ecclesiastical dignitaries had their luxurious residences built, overlook the 17 municipalities that offer unusual itineraries on foot or by bicycle to discover the architectural and natural beauties and the excellent food and wine that make the traditional Roman cuisine unique. Don't miss: the bread of Genzano and Lariano, the PDO wine of the area, the grapes of Colonna, the 'coppiette' of Ariccia, spicy strips of dried meat, and the 'pupazza' of Frascati, a shortbread biscuit flavoured with honey.

A day in Tivoli - Discovering the enchanting town framed by nature of extraordinary beauty. Tivoli is the ideal place for walks and excursions even during the holidays. The marvellous Villa Adriana, Villa d'Este and Villa Gregoriana were, at the time of the Grand Tour, favourite destinations of novelists, painters, poets and musicians who drew inspiration from their works of art, monuments and unspoilt landscapes.

THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON EASTER HOLIDAYS 2025 IN ROME

Passeggiate negli splendidi giardini cittadini, emozionanti esplorazioni nei musei o nei luoghi d'arte della città, coinvolgenti esperienze immersive da soli o in famiglia: scoprite le numerose e divertenti attività organizzate per voi a Pasqua e Pasquetta.

Ecco alcuni suggerimenti selezionati tra gli eventi in programma durante le festività pasquali:

  • Dinosaurs Live - Jurassic Tour Exhibition – All’EUR, una mostra-spettacolo che, in un vero mondo giurassico, vi accompagna in un appassionante viaggio nella storia del nostro pianeta per conoscere le specie che lo abitarono milioni di anni fa: dinosauri animatronici a grandezza naturale che, attraverso la tecnologia, respirano, camminano, ruggiscono e interagiscono con voi, insieme a uno show di proiezioni 3D, un'area interattiva e pannelli descrittivi di ogni esemplare. Info sul sito ufficiale.
  • Dal 18 al 20 aprile, il Teatro Olimpico ospita Incanti, un viaggio nel mondo delle illusioni per sognare con sei dei più giovani e premiati illusionisti italiani.
  • Joyn! Un viaggio nel mondo Nutella per i suoi 60 anni - Fino al 20 aprile, la crema spalmabile più famosa al mondo è la protagonista di una mostra immersiva e multisensoriale, dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, ospitata al MAXXI: in un percorso espositivo morbido e avvolgente, che celebra uno dei prodotti simbolo del Made in Italy, potrete immergervi nell'universo Nutella® attraverso giochi interattivi e attività creative.
  • Art of Play – Il Pratibus District ospita la coloratissima ed emozionante mostra immersiva dedicata all'arte del gioco: 16 installazioni interattive, tra cui una casa delle bambole ricostruita in scala reale, universi magici di mattoncini colorati, spettacoli luminosi e il vivace e magico mondo di Hello Kitty di ispirazione giapponese, con  la sua stanza personalizzata, un karaoke segreto e l'Hello Kitty Cafè. Informazioni e orari sul sito ufficiale.
  • Bambini e famiglie al VIVE – Le attività per i più piccoli e le famiglie proposte dal VIVE - Vittoriano e Palazzo Venezia includono: 19 aprile, Palazzo Venezia attraverso i sensi, una visita alla scoperta della storia del maestoso palazzo attraverso un’inedita esperienza sensoriale; 20 aprile, I ritratti a pastello di Palazzo Venezia, un percorso per ammirare i dipinti nelle sale del museo, seguito da un laboratorio dedicato alla tecnica del pastello e delle sfumature; 21 aprile, Alla conquista della roccia del Grappa!, una caccia al tesoro concepita come una scalata del Vittoriano, con indovinelli, indizi e cruciverba.
  • La più grande mostra di mattoncini LEGO - The Wow Side – La fantastica mostra di costruzioni Lego® più grande d’Europa: 1000 metri quadrati di spazio dedicati ai mattoncini più famosi al mondo con sette milioni di pezzi utilizzati per dare vita a costruzioni uniche, di cui numerose interattive, tra oggetti educativi, figure a grandezza naturale, personaggi storici e cinematografici, grandi edifici, invenzioni, natura e mondo dell'arte e della musica.

EASTER ON THE TABLE: THE TRADITIONAL ROMAN CUISINE

As on every great occasion, the Easter table is set to the brim, a prelude to a gluttonous and abundant meal. Lots of sweet and savoury dishes, to be enjoyed by letting yourself be carried away by the flavours and aromas of Rome's gastronomic tradition made up of popular and authentic recipes, made with simple and easy-to-find products. After the fasting and moderation that characterised the Lenten period, traditional sweets, eggs, boiled and chocolate, and lamb meat, the Christian symbol of rebirth, arrive on our tables.

  • The Easter breakfast - The absolute stars of the Easter breakfast are hard-boiled eggs, often decorated, to be eaten with the Roman coral, a dark red salami, the soft 'pizza sbattuta', a cake reminiscent of sponge cake, which goes well with the delicious chocolate eggs so loved by children.
  • Easter lunch - After a hearty breakfast, one certainly cannot refuse a hearty lunch that puts on the table tasty dishes such as omelette with artichokes, the main vegetable of Roman cuisine, present in an unavoidable dish on the tables of the faithful of tradition: coratella with artichokes, made with the innards of the lamb. At the end of the meal, you cannot miss the sweet-symbol of Easter, the delicious colomba, covered with crunchy almonds, icing and sugar crystals.
  • The Abbacchio a scottadito - One of the tastiest dishes of Roman cuisine, the Abbacchio a scottadito (grilled lamb) is the dish of the festivities and the spring season, according to the tradition of Rome and Latium; an unfailing dish on Roman tables, especially at Easter lunch, perfect when accompanied by an excellent red wine from the Castelli.
  • Ricotta and sour cherry tart - Among the dishes linked to a strong family tradition, handed down orally over the centuries, the ricotta and sour cherry tart is a great classic of Romanesque-Jewish cuisine: a mouth-watering shortcrust pastry, with sour cherry jam and sambuca-flavoured ricotta cream.
  • Ciambelline al vino - Of very ancient origin, ciambelline al vino are a typical preparation of the Castelli Romani: biscuits strongly linked to popular tradition, with homemade but intense flavours, made with the ingredients usually found in every home. Flour, olive oil, wine and sugar give life to a preparation with a heavenly taste and an inviting amber or brown colour, covered with sweet sugar crystals.
  • Wine and drinking culture in Rome - The fil rouge that runs through the history of Rome's gastronomic tradition is, of course, wine, the protagonist of every table and extraordinary accompaniment, in its different declinations - white, red and rosé - to dishes and courses of all kinds.

EASTER HOLIDAYS 2025: TIPS FROM TURISMO ROMA'S STAFF

It is said that a city can be described through a single panorama, a colour, a perfume, and it is precisely those nuances, imperceptible and evanescent, that often turn into indelible memories. The magic of Rome, then, has been endlessly recounted in the words of poets and writers and wonderfully depicted in the works of great artists. Eternal and mysterious, Rome embraces you with its millennial charm and surprising modernity. There is no better time than the Easter holidays, laden with the colours and perfumes of spring, to fully immerse yourself in its vibrant mornings, warm sunsets and enchanted nights.

Here are our suggestions and visit tips for an unforgettable Easter:

  1. Stroll through Rome's characteristic alleys and iconic squares to discover unprecedented perspectives, breathtaking views and hidden corners all to be experienced and told.
  2. ​Open also on Easter Sunday, the historic Porta Portese Market is located in the characteristic Rione Trastevere and is the city's most famous and largest: a real Sunday ritual for Romans and one of the must-see stops if you are visiting Rome.
  3. A universal symbol of union and connection between man and the city, bridges have been a fundamental and powerful strategic means of movement, relations and trade throughout Rome's history. Along the Tiber, the river with which Rome and its citizens have always had a symbiotic relationship, there are dozens that, besides being the trait d'union between its banks, are splendid creations of human genius and one of the major attractions of the Eternal City. In a mix of ancient architecture and daring contemporary visions, Rome's bridges give us glimpses of unrepeatable beauty and unusual visiting itineraries, where history, nature and romance merge into unforgettable memories, all to be told. Which of the bridges spanning the Tiber best express the identity of the world's best-loved city? Let's find out together with the itinerary Over the Tiber: discovering Rome's seven most iconic bridges.
  4. Visit Roma World, the Ancient Rome Theme Park, to experience history and a day as an ancient Roman on a journey that takes you 2000 years back in time. Roma World is the ideal destination for an atmospheric experience immersed in the nature of a five-hectare park, among cork oak forests and meadows of the Roman countryside.
  5. Wandering around the ancient ruins of the city and wandering through its characteristic alleys is certainly an unforgettable experience. Rome, however, must also be admired from above: the city's exciting panoramic viewpoints offer you the unmissable opportunity to enjoy a splendid view and grasp all its magnificence from a privileged perspective, to play at spotting the most famous monuments, be moved by Roman sunsets, and embrace the entire historic centre and beyond in a single glance.
  6. Enjoy the excellent food and wine specialities of Roman cuisine in the restaurants of the historic centre, in the characteristic trattorias and osterias of Rome's rioni, in the fraschette of the Castelli Romani or by the sea.
  7. Experience the exciting Rome's nightlife. In Rome, the night comes on very late: after a classic aperitif in the trendy lounge bars scattered around the city, a hearty dinner in one of the many typical restaurants and a stroll through the splendid historical piazzas or around the millenary monuments, it is time to throw yourself into its movida. During the week, and especially at weekends and on holidays, the city is constantly animated by a lively nightlife, to suit all tastes and budgets. And, as the saying goes 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do', to end the night in the most traditional way, be sure to take a bite, at the crack of dawn, of a tasty croissant or a freshly baked cream doughnut!

Check out all our suggestions for the month of April.

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