Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Holidays in Rome for Groups and Families

By Sarah Dudleymore

The best way to really enjoy Rome is definetely by walking!Wondering through Rome's historical center is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being in Rome.

Absorb the architectural details, take in the street life, look into any church as you stroll down its narrow streets, window shopping, and walk into any caf?-bar for that taste of caf? espresso flavor. Start your day early and wear comfortable shoes for the Roman Cobble-stones street.

All of the most famous sites in Rome are very close to each other in the very city center, you can easily see the most important ones two-three days.
If you are coming to Rome with your family and children probably the best time in the year is April-May or September-October, when the weather is just perfect.

Italians love to have children around and be sure that your children will be made very welcome everywhere you go. Children are warmly welcome in Pizzerias and trattorias where high chairs are often available for toddles and babies.

Most of these places don't rule out the fact that children eat only half-portions or share meals. The most amusing pizzerias for kids are the old fashioned ones. Here they can watch the chefs pound, stretch, and flip the though in the air which is something different they will always remember!

Nightlife in Rome is exciting and in latest years the number places to hangout and clubs have increased and are focusing on a more demanding clientele.

Rome now offers a wide variety of new places in the city centre to satisfy all tastes and budgets, Testaccio Area being probably the most well known one. An alternative approach to Rome is to simply relax with friends and enjoy a good cup of wine in one of the many wine-bars spread all over the city center.

Jazz, Rock, Folk, South American and world music are popular cultural events which you will easily find in the many venues scattered around in the city center

In recent years, many new Italian bands started getting popular and are worth seeing alongside with the many other international stars that are constantly playing here.

In Summer there are excellent open-air rock, jazz and world music festivals. Especially the "Ippodromo delle Capannelle" is becoming the most popular highlight of many Roman Summer Events, and it's selling million tickets in sales. In June and July in Villa Ada you can find a special selection adn music festival taking place about ethnic and african music. Angelique Kidjo and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performed here.

Local food markets are also a very distinctive thing of Rome. The famous flea market in Trastevere being one of the most popular and the beautiful Campo de Fiori market being the most characteristic for vegetables and flowers.

In Rome's local markets you will experience a lively feel of entertainment. Expecially during Christmas and Epiphany you will see many stand owners presenting their handicrafts, games, toys, clothes and vintage and many Italian specialties.

Visit Rome, enjoy its athmosphere and get ready for one of the most exciting travel experience you can imagine! - 15359

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