Rome is one of the best destinations in Europe on account of its incredible architecture, historic atmosphere and romantic culture. This Italian city has been the setting for many a movie and the destination for several honeymoons; it is also just a great place to visit for those who want to relax and unwind with their loved ones. There is no bad time to visit Rome as the city always has something to offer and for this reason Rome has always been on my top ten places to visit in Europe.
I visited Rome in autumn last year and was so thrilled with the great weather and exciting events that I plan to revisit Rome this autumn. Although Rome draws hundreds of tourists in autumn, the crowds are not as large as they are during summer and spring. Rome in September and October is bright and sunny, giving tourists the opportunity to walk along its paved streets and feel the city’s pulse.
Rome is also a great place to visit in autumn if you love theatre, dance, music and other cultural activities. The highlight of Rome in autumn is the Roma Europa Festival, which will be held from September 21st to December 2nd this year. This annual event illustrates the best of Roman culture and you can enjoy several theatrical and musical performances. If you visit Rome during this time, as I plan to do, you can enjoy the performances of “The Irrepressibles,” a British team of rock musicians and “Delusion,” a multimedia performance of puppetry, visuals and violin by Laurie Anderson. This is just the tip of the iceberg of cultural splendour that Rome presents in autumn.
If you love theatre, you should not miss the International Festival of Urban Theatre, an annual theatrical event, which includes a lot of amusing activities for kids too. Another great thing about Rome between September 3rd and October 29th is that the Vatican Museum are thrown open at night. You are sure to enjoy a sightseeing trip at the Vatican Museum even if you are not a religious person.
