*Check out our new Rome Travel Guida* Just $25 and includes 70+ page PDF & 10+ hours video Use discount code "RTG" for 25% off! www.RomeTravelGuida.com Rome Travel Guida - Back in the day, whenever I strolled through Rome, I had my trusty sidekick: Let's Go Italy guidebook that felt like a key to unlocking every corner of the city. Who would've guessed that one day I'd be the one crafting a guidebook for Rome? Life works in mysterious ways, doesn't it? That's where Rome Travel Guida comes in - our very own Rome Italy guide book so you can also unlock the city or Rome, easier than ever before!.
One of the Italian customs I really like is to prepare a nativity scene in early December with all the figures except the Christ child, who is then placed in the manger on Christmas Eve with a little procession or ceremony to mark His arrival. It's so understated but so meaningful.
I have visited Rome 5 times. All were in December and early January. New Years Eve is the best celebration in the World. Fun, but not rowdy like NY or London. If you can stay through Epiphany even better. The sales the day after are incredible.
Great recommendations all around. I enjoyed the Sorrento 2X thumbs-up. Siena is on the docket & then back to Roma - looking for lots of Xmas & NYE recommendations!
How do you anticipate the crowd levels this December? I’ll be in town the 26th- Jan 2nd, just after Christmas, right in time to celebrate the new year. I just discovered this jubilee thing. I’m not a Catholic, so I’m not worried about crowds at all of basilicas since I’m only interested in seeing St. Peter’s and the Sistine chapel, and I will arrive at both very early to avoid the lines. Since I’m going at the beginning of jubilee and after Christmas, I’m hoping I won’t experience too much of the extra crowd coming to Rome for the Catholic stuff, and I’ll only mainly catch the NYE crowds.
Rome is very popular around Christmas and New Years among Italian as well as Europeans in a normal year. With the Jubilee just starting Dec 24 it will be even more popular. Just make sure you have your place to stay booked meaning don't wait till last minute as I expect prices will go up the closer we get and near capacity while you are there. It will be an exciting time to be there! Even people who are going mainly for the Papal Basilicas will want to see the sites so get your tickets to Colosseum early if you plan to go there. Expect crowds but also a great time! The city has been in full preparation mode for the past year getting ready for the Jubilee so all the rehab should mostly come to an end and all of the scaffolding come down just before you get there. Have fun!
Thank you! I’ve got my flights, trains, and accommodations booked already. I’m looking forward to catching Rome in this unique environment. God bless, and yes- Jesus Christ is king!
The good new you can do both! I would 100 percent not miss out on Rome with the start of the Jubilee, Christmas season, New Years Eve and the Epiphany. So much to see and do in Rome. Florence is also very nice city but with a high speed rail you can get there in just about 1.5 hours and spend 1 or 2 days there (stay over 1 night) and have a really great time. Florence is much more relaxing as it is smaller and very easy to walk/see. If you like the idea of a more relaxed environment then staying in Florence may be a better fit. From Florence you can take trains to Siena, Pisa, Bologna, San Gimignano. and of course a day trip to Rome. Now that I am writing this maybe Florence would be a better fit for solo traveler?? You have.a tough decision. Yah I would stay in Florence and do Rome as a day trip, maybe 1 night.
Sort of like asking do you love your Mum more then your Dad Iam from Northern Italy so like the leaning tower of Pisa I lean to Florence hope you enjoy your stay in Italy ♥️
About the Capodanno (no one in Italy says "Capo d'Anno", even if that's the origin of the word), in Rome since the last few years there are usually several free concerts and parties in the main piazzas and streets: last year there was a mega-concert in Via dei Fori Imperiali and several other smaller events in other places, like Piazza del POpolo, Piazza del Campidoglio, Via del Corso, etc. Usually, if the 31st of December comes on a day when theatres are open, they end the last show of the day with a little party (usually with panettone or pandoro and lenticchie) or they do an extra show that ends at midnight (with panettone and lenticchie). There are special concerts in Teatro dell'Opera or in the several Auditoriums around the city (the Via della Conciliazione's one and the "Ennio Morricone" one, above all) and in several churches. About the last chapter of your video, you show many nativities: well, a typical pastime of the Romans right after Christmas is the tour of the nativity scenes in the churches around the city, obviously starting from the main one, in Piazza San Pietro (but also the one INSIDE the Basilica is worth a visit). In piazza San Pietro there is also the exhibit "100 Presepi in Vaticano" (100 nativity scenes in the Vatican), under the Bernini's Colonnade. Often there are very beautiful or artistic or curious "presepi", and it's a must-see if you're interested in the genre.
@Laurelin70 - great info around Capo d'Anno!* Is there a good website for seeing all the classical concerts around Roma? * kind of sounds like Capt. Dan:))
*Check out our new Rome Travel Guida* Just $25 and includes 70+ page PDF & 10+ hours video
Use discount code "RTG" for 25% off!
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Rome Travel Guida -
Back in the day, whenever I strolled through Rome, I had my trusty sidekick: Let's Go Italy guidebook that felt like a key to unlocking every corner of the city. Who would've guessed that one day I'd be the one crafting a guidebook for Rome? Life works in mysterious ways, doesn't it? That's where Rome Travel Guida comes in - our very own Rome Italy guide book so you can also unlock the city or Rome, easier than ever before!.
One of the Italian customs I really like is to prepare a nativity scene in early December with all the figures except the Christ child, who is then placed in the manger on Christmas Eve with a little procession or ceremony to mark His arrival. It's so understated but so meaningful.
That is a good tradition. I never have enough patience.
It is on my list❤
You will love it! Thanks for watching
Great video. It looks magical
Christmas is greal in Rome!
Going to Rome this December with the Mrs. Looking forward to going to the Christmas markets
Rome at its best! Have a great visit.
It sounds like a great time to visit. So festive. It would be a great experience. 😊
It really is!
Another great one! Love it.
Thank you.
Thanks! Maybe a little soon for Christmas videos? But I love Christmas!
Love your videos from the North of Ireland🇮🇪
Hey I really appreciate that!
I have visited Rome 5 times. All were in December and early January. New Years Eve is the best celebration in the World. Fun, but not rowdy like NY or London. If you can stay through Epiphany even better. The sales the day after are incredible.
Sounds like you are a shopper! I will be sure to go shopping on the 7th this year
Great recommendations all around. I enjoyed the Sorrento 2X thumbs-up. Siena is on the docket & then back to Roma - looking for lots of Xmas & NYE recommendations!
Head to Naples for New Years Eve! Spend the night there for a night like no other.
Awesome video!
Sure appreciate it. So glad you liked it. You are always kind!
Really lovely video
Thank you!
I'm sold!
If you do visit Rome in December you ae in for a real treat
How do you anticipate the crowd levels this December? I’ll be in town the 26th- Jan 2nd, just after Christmas, right in time to celebrate the new year. I just discovered this jubilee thing. I’m not a Catholic, so I’m not worried about crowds at all of basilicas since I’m only interested in seeing St. Peter’s and the Sistine chapel, and I will arrive at both very early to avoid the lines. Since I’m going at the beginning of jubilee and after Christmas, I’m hoping I won’t experience too much of the extra crowd coming to Rome for the Catholic stuff, and I’ll only mainly catch the NYE crowds.
Rome is very popular around Christmas and New Years among Italian as well as Europeans in a normal year. With the Jubilee just starting Dec 24 it will be even more popular. Just make sure you have your place to stay booked meaning don't wait till last minute as I expect prices will go up the closer we get and near capacity while you are there. It will be an exciting time to be there! Even people who are going mainly for the Papal Basilicas will want to see the sites so get your tickets to Colosseum early if you plan to go there. Expect crowds but also a great time! The city has been in full preparation mode for the past year getting ready for the Jubilee so all the rehab should mostly come to an end and all of the scaffolding come down just before you get there. Have fun!
Thank you! I’ve got my flights, trains, and accommodations booked already. I’m looking forward to catching Rome in this unique environment. God bless, and yes- Jesus Christ is king!
Considering Rome or Florence for Dec 30-Jan 6. Which is better? A solo trip 😊
The good new you can do both! I would 100 percent not miss out on Rome with the start of the Jubilee, Christmas season, New Years Eve and the Epiphany. So much to see and do in Rome. Florence is also very nice city but with a high speed rail you can get there in just about 1.5 hours and spend 1 or 2 days there (stay over 1 night) and have a really great time. Florence is much more relaxing as it is smaller and very easy to walk/see. If you like the idea of a more relaxed environment then staying in Florence may be a better fit. From Florence you can take trains to Siena, Pisa, Bologna, San Gimignano. and of course a day trip to Rome. Now that I am writing this maybe Florence would be a better fit for solo traveler?? You have.a tough decision. Yah I would stay in Florence and do Rome as a day trip, maybe 1 night.
Sort of like asking do you love your Mum more then your Dad Iam from Northern Italy so like the leaning tower of Pisa I lean to Florence hope you enjoy your stay in Italy ♥️
About the Capodanno (no one in Italy says "Capo d'Anno", even if that's the origin of the word), in Rome since the last few years there are usually several free concerts and parties in the main piazzas and streets: last year there was a mega-concert in Via dei Fori Imperiali and several other smaller events in other places, like Piazza del POpolo, Piazza del Campidoglio, Via del Corso, etc. Usually, if the 31st of December comes on a day when theatres are open, they end the last show of the day with a little party (usually with panettone or pandoro and lenticchie) or they do an extra show that ends at midnight (with panettone and lenticchie). There are special concerts in Teatro dell'Opera or in the several Auditoriums around the city (the Via della Conciliazione's one and the "Ennio Morricone" one, above all) and in several churches.
About the last chapter of your video, you show many nativities: well, a typical pastime of the Romans right after Christmas is the tour of the nativity scenes in the churches around the city, obviously starting from the main one, in Piazza San Pietro (but also the one INSIDE the Basilica is worth a visit). In piazza San Pietro there is also the exhibit "100 Presepi in Vaticano" (100 nativity scenes in the Vatican), under the Bernini's Colonnade. Often there are very beautiful or artistic or curious "presepi", and it's a must-see if you're interested in the genre.
Thanks for all the added information!
@Laurelin70 - great info around Capo d'Anno!* Is there a good website for seeing all the classical concerts around Roma?
* kind of sounds like Capt. Dan:))
Capodanno
@@Laurelin70 thank you very much for the excellent suggestions in Rome around NYE!
Hey! When do the Christmas decorations leave for the season? And do you know the dates the Christmas markets run?
most run the throughout December but the one I showed in Navona runs from dec 2 to Jan 6
Pass.
Interesting,.
To my knowledge, neither Uber or Lyft can or is doing business in Roma - yes? Taxis are controlled by Rome's Municipal - yes?
There is Uber in Rome but only black service that costs more. Taxi's are controlled but there are lots of "fake" taxi services in Rome.