Romeing Magazine - May 2023

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TEN INCREDIBLE THINGS TO DO IN ROME 

FOCUS ON TESTACCIO 

EATING OUT OF TOWN 

THE UNMISSABLE EVENTS IN MAY 

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROME’S CULTURAL SCENE, EVENTS, AND LIFESTYLE 

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04 10 INCREDIBLE THINGS TO DO IN ROME 

10 FOCUS ON TESTACCIO 

18 EATING OUT OF TOWN 

24 PICNIC SPOTS IN ROME 

28 MUST SEE: THE GARDEN OF ROSES 

REVIEWS 

30 EATING 

32 DRINKING 

34 SHOPPING 

EVENTS 

36 BEST OF 

42 MUSIC 

44 ART&CULT 

46 THIS MONTH IN MUSEUMS 

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50 HOW TO SEE FLORENCE IN A DAY 

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Pottery Workshop in Rome 

for Beginners 

One of the many Italian excellences is the art of 

ceramics, known and exported all over the world. 

Although this art is not central to Rome, as it is to 

other cities in Tuscany or Emilia Romagna for example, 

the Italian capital is certainly not lacking in artists, 

craftsmen, handmade products, attention to detail and 

creativity. This workshop offers the opportunity to learn 

the fine art of pottery directly from local master potters 

in the beautiful Monteverde area. Get your hands dirty 

with clay, learn how to use the wheel and make whatever you like to take home your own 

‘made in Italy’ pieces with you. 

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Explore Rome at sunrise 

Explore Rome in its full splendour while it’s still 

asleep and get a jump start on the day. Catch the 

Trevi Fountain with nobody standing next to you in the 

photo. Walk in St Peter’s square or climb the Spanish 

steps completely deserted. Enjoy a cappuccino and 

an Italian croissant while the dome of the Vatican is 

highlighted by the rising sun. Pictures will be amazing 

with first the moon and then the sun coming up. 

There are so many things to do in Rome that sometimes it gets 

overwhelming to decide on what to do. From visiting the Vatican 

Museums at night to going thrift shopping in Monti, we’ve got you 

covered with a selection of 10 incredible things to do in Rome. 

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Tour Rome on a Vespa 

Sidecar 

Hop on and turn the key on this authentic experience 

to discover the eternal beauty and secrets found in the 

streets of Rome. You will be transported in iconic style 

on a unique two-wheeled Vespa Sidecar, accompanied 

by an official guide for an up close and personal view 

of all that Rome has to offer. 

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Learn to make gelato in an 

authentic gelateria 

You cannot go to Rome and not try gelato — it would 

be a sin! But if you want to top that, you can learn how 

to make authentic gelato, and be fully immersed in the 

delectable tradition of Italian gelato. Gelato classes in 

a real, working gelateria are not too hard to find. But 

with gelato places on every street corner imaginable, it 

is pretty hard to distinguish which places are authentic 

and which are tourist traps. Book your authentic gelato 

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Take Ancient a bike Appian ride Way 

along the 

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The ancient Appian Way was one of the most 

important roads for the Roman Empire. It is one of 

Rome’s best preserved ancient sites, and walking 

on it will make you feel like a part of the time of 

emperors, gladiators, and saints! Want to know all 

of the captivating history of the Appian Way? Enjoy 

a bike ride through the Roman countryside that so 

well impressed 19th century travellers such as Byron, 

Goethe and Stendhal. Book this extraordinary tour of 

absolute beauty and pedal along this 2300 year-old 

cobblestone Roman road. 

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Taste real Italian pizza 

(and learn to make it) 

Not eating pizza in Italy must be close to blasphemy. 

A trip to Rome is incomplete without trying real Italian 

pizza, and lucky for you, Rome offers a plethora of 

different types. Whether you want a whole pizza to 

yourself at a restaurant, a sample of different cuts of 

pizza while on the go (al taglio), or if you want to try 

the original roman pinsa, you are sure to be satisfied. 

And while you’re at it, why not learn how to make your 

own pizza with a master pizzaiolo by your side? 

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Visit the Vatican by Night 

Visiting the Vatican is an obvious must on the list, but 

the crowds, fast-pace, and vendors during the day 

might hamper the beauty that Vatican City has to offer. 

That’s why we suggest seeing The Vatican lit up by 

night, for a truly unique experience. Not only is the 

Vatican magnificent to see under the stars, but going 

at night ensures fewer crowds for a more personal 

feel. Interested in an exclusive night time tour? Check 

out this offer and book below! 

Thrift shop in Monti 

Brooklyn is to New York as Monti is to Rome. Monti, 

just around the corner from the Colosseum, is one of 

the hippest quarters in Rome, with its cool bars, vegan 

restaurants, and local designers. What is truly the star 

of the show in Monti is its amazing thrift shopping. 

There are a multitude of different thrift stores in Monti 

that have one of a kind pieces, and the stores are a 

bunch of fun to sift through. 

Visit Villa Medici 

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Villa Medici is an elaborate villa at the 

edge of Rome’s Borghese Gardens. The 

villa was once owned by the infamous 

Medici family, but now it is owned by 

the French state and acts as the French 

Academy of Rome. With its enviable 

position overlooking the entire city, 

exquisite 18 acres of gardens filled with 

fountains and sculptures, acclaimed 

artists in residence and sophistication 

and cultural heritage owing to its twothousand-year 

history – is truly a Roman 

experience you will not forget. 

Grab a drink with a 

view in one of Rome’s 

rooftops 

There is something about a Roman night 

that is sensual and inviting. Take advantage 

of this unique essence by grabbing a 

refreshing cocktail at one of Rome’s many 

rooftop bars. Sample expert mixology with 

a view of the city by moonlight — it’ll be an 

unforgettable experience, I promise. 

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F O C U S O N 

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Beatrice Tura 

The Ultimate Guide to Testaccio 

Neighbourhood in Rome 

The Testaccio district of Rome, although 

not as well-known as other riverside 

neighbourhoods such as Trastevere or 

the Jewish Ghetto, is an area not to 

be excluded from one’s itineraries. The 

area, an old port where all the food 

used to be funnelled into the city, is built 

around Monte dei Cocci, a huge mound 

of discarded ancient Roman amphorae 

where the imported food was kept. 

Testaccio is a Roman quarter at heart, 

rich in history, culinary experiences to 

be had - the area is now considered 

one of the bastions of excellence of 

Roman cuisine - and fantastic places to 

visit. Some of these are: the Pyramid of 

Cestius, a Roman-era Pyramid, the noncatholic 

cemetery, hosting philosophers 

and poets that have marked western 

literally culture eternally, the former 

slaughterhouse, il Mattatoio, now a 

contemporary and modern art museum, 

the Villaggio Globale, a cultural centre 

home to an artisan and independent 

designer community and much more. 

For the foodies among you, the local 

food market is unmissable, as well as 

some of the restaurants and bars in 

the area, some of which are the best in 

town! 

We have put together this article to 

guide you through your food, drink, and 

sightseeing options. 

photo by: Sara Altamore 

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PERILLI 

Via Marmorata, 39 

Tue - Sat 12.15pm-3pm; 7.15pm-11.15pm; Sun 

12.15pm-3.30pm 

facebook.com/perilliatestaccio 

Perilli has been around since the early 1900s and 

is a Roman institution. Simple, elegant, quiet and 

unpretentious is how this restaurant can be best 

described. The classic Roman primi: carbonara, 

amatriciana and gricia, as well as typical secondi: 

abbacchio al forno and coda alla vaccinara are 

always prepared with the care and attention that 

distinguishes Perilli. 

DA FELICE 

Via Mastro Giorgio, 29 

Open daily 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7.30pm-11.30pm 

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Every dish ordered from Da Felice’s menu is like 

a love story. Every bite augments your feelings 

towards that recipe, just like loving a person more 

and more each day. Let your gustatory perception 

interpret the same experience as kissing someone 

for the first time after wanting to do it for so long. 

Once you have that last forkful of creamy tonnarelli 

cacio e pepe, nothing can be compared to it 

PIATTO ROMANO 

Via Giovanni Battista Bodoni, 62 

Open daily (except Sundays) 12.45am-3pm; 

7.45-11.30pm 

piattoromano.com 

At Piatto Romano we get to the ultimate level of 

Roman cuisine. Although not much of a location, the 

cuisine is extraordinary and veraciously Roman with 

excellent raw materials perfectly paired in mouthwatering 

dishes. The wild herbs, the mallow, the 

cacio e pepe peppered on the spot at the table in 

front of the customer...the ricotta and visciole cake, 

maybe one of the best in Rome and the artichokes... 

insane! 

IL GROTTINO 


Open daily (except Tue) 6.30-12.30am 

ilgrottinoatestaccio.it 

Il Grottino is a cosy and spartan little pizzeria. On the 

menu, excellent roman fritti (fried foods) and pizzas 

(thin crust, as per the Roman tradition) – made with 

typically roman ingredients and roman philosophy 

as the artichokes and Roman pecorino cream pizza 

testifies. There is in general an abundance of goodquality 

ingredients at this place. 

OSTERIA FRATELLI MORI 

Via dei Conciatori, 10 

Open daily 12.30pm-2.30pm; 7.30pm-11.30pm 

osteriafratellimori.it 

Inspired by traditional Roman cuisine, Osteria 

Fratelli Mori embraces passion and tradition by 

cherry picking most of the ingredients from the 

respectful Testaccio market. Recipes handed down 

have been travelling hand in hand to create dishes 

like spaghetti alla carbonara, tonnarelli cacio e pepe 

and trippa alla romana, all customized and signed 

by the family’s cooks. 

FLAVIO AL VELAVEVODETTO 

Via di Monte Testaccio, 47 

Daily 12.30am-3.30pm; 8-11pm 

ristorantevelavevodetto.it 

This popular osteria is carved inside the 

neighbourhood’s manmade mound of ancient 

amphoras. Just as spectacular as its location is 

Flavio’s authentic, no-frills Roman cuisine: try their 

tonnarelli cacio e pepe, coda alla vaccinara (oxtail 

stew), polpette di bollito (fried meatballs), and 

award-winning rigatoni alla carbonara. 

PECORINO 

Via Galvani, 64 

Open daily 12am-11pm 

ristorantepecorino.it 

This trattoria in Testaccio is very quaint, with 

courteous, fast service and excellent classic dishes: 

great amatriciana, fried artichokes, abbacchio 

scottadito and chicory, or involtini for a jollier dish. 

The restaurant is on three levels, and the small 

room on the ground floor is small and cosy. 

MERCATO TESTACCIO 

Via Aldo Manuzio, 66b 

Mon-Sat 7am–3.30pm 

mercatoditestaccio.it 

Try fresh produce at this local food market. Hop 

from box to box, eating standing up and at the bar 

counters, or get food from different stalls and sit at 

the central seating area. Especially recommended 

at the market are Mordi & Vai, Mani in Pasta and Da 

Corrado. Mercato Testaccio is the perfect place for 

a lazy foodie day out with the locals. 

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VINIFICIO 

Piazza dell’Emporio, 1/2 

Open daily 6pm-2am 

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Vinificio is a new really cool and really good place 

in Testaccio. It is large, comfy, classy… they have 

a wide and careful selection of local and foreign, 

natural, wines and succulent snacks and more 

elaborate dishes to pair them with. Definitely worth 

a try for aperitivo or even dinner! 

TRAM DEPOT 


Sun,Wed,Thu 8am-12pm; Fri-Sat 8-2am 

facebook.com/TramDepotOfficial/ 

With Tram Depot you’ll experience the memorable 

tram ride that transports people not with four 

wheels but with countless drinks. Enjoy the 

Testaccio neighbourhood by sitting on the garden’s 

retro chairs and sipping tropical cocktails or fresh 

beers. Just pop by after dinner or after a long walk 

around the Eternal City. 

VIA DI MONTE TESTACCIO 

Testaccio has different options for nightlife: several hot spots are carved out of the ancient hill of Monte dei 

Cocci or there are other options one after the other on Via di Monte testaccio, which makes it easy to go 

from one club to another. 

If you want to dance, try Shake (Via di Monte Testaccio, 35), Caffe Latino (Via di Monte Testaccio, 96) for 

south american vibes and Caruso Cafe (Via di Monte Testaccio, 36), known for its late-night salsa and 

merengue. Most clubs open at 11pm and many are closed on Sundays. Check their websites for details! 

OASI DELLA BIRRA 

Piazza Testaccio, 38/41 

Mon-Sat 8.30am-12am, Sun 6pm-12am 

facebook.com/EnotecaPalombi1917/ 

During the day this family-run store operates as a 

delicatessen and restaurant, but from 4:30pm on it 

transforms into a chill, laid-back spot for drinks. An 

impressive selection of wines is available, but Oasis 

della Birra (Beer Oasis) specializes in, you guessed 

it, beer. Italian and international brands (including 

six pages dedicated to Belgian names) as well as 

around a dozen on tap options make ordering here 

a delightfully dizzying task. 

CH1887 

Via di Monte Testaccio, 30 

Wed-Sun 12.30pm-3pm, 7.30pm – 12am 

facebook.com/ch1887 

Simone Mina’s concept was to create an imaginary 

museum of liquids in this hidden space located on 

the second floor of Checchino dal 1887, a restaurant 

that has been around for 130+ years. Taking 

inspiration from his family and the surrounding 

neighborhood of Testaccio, Ch1887 combines food 

and cocktail culture, by experimenting with flavors 

and ingredients that can be found in traditional 

Roman dishes. 

PHOTO EXHIBITION IN TESTACCIO 

9-11 May 

Viavai, Via Galilleo Ferraris 15 

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The cultural association Urban Photo Hunts, which has 

been organizing workshops, photo walks and exhibitions 

in Rome since 2017, will showcase the work of its 

photographers in a large exhibition all focused on the 

Testaccio neighborhood, exploring its aspects of daily 

life, architectural and urban planning and philosophical-literary elements. 

The exhibition will take place on the second weekend of June, between the 9th and 11th, at the new and 

very active cultural space Viavai, a creative studio, meeting place, showroom and pop-up store in the 

heart of beautiful Testaccio. 

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NON-CATHOLIC CEMETERY 

Via Caio Cestio, 6 

In Testaccio there is a beautiful cemetery, a place 

of quiet and peace that gently pulls you away from 

the city traffic. The cemetery is surrounded by 

greenery, full of stories, poets, philosophers from 

all over the world who by chance in the course of 

their lives found themselves in Rome. Among the 

most famous names are the poets John Keats, and 

Shelley, and also the great Italian philosopher and 

politician, Antonio Gramsci. 

VILLAGGIO GLOBALE 

Lungotevere Testaccio, 1 

facebook.com/villaggiooooglobale/ 

The Villaggio Globale is a bastion of underground 

culture for those who grew up in Rome, a former 

music venue, a cultural and social centre and 

a place of creativity and community - where 

independent artisans and designers from all over 

the world, often following migratory flows, produce 

and display their art. A place definitely off the 

beaten path, interesting, and well worth a visit. 

MATTATOIO (FORMER MACRO) 

Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4 

mattatoioroma.it 

For more culture, visit Rome’s former 

slaughterhouse, il Mattatoio, originally a complex of 

pavilions used for the slaughter and distribution of 

meat destined for the capital, and today restored 

into a majestic architectural piece and used for the 

exhibition of contemporary art, featuring shows and 

events all year round. 

CITTÀ DELL’ALTRA ECONOMIA 

Largo Dino Frisullo 

cittadellaltraeconomia.org 

The Città dell’Altra Economia is a mini-city of 

art, a place of anti-commercial culture within the 

evocative spaces of the former slaughterhouse 

(mattatoio). Its goal is to create solidarity among 

people with a common interest in low environmental 

impact. The complex covers 3,500 square metres 

where organic farming and fair trade markets 

are held; training workshops; and also concerts, 

festivals and parties. 

PYRAMID OF CESTIUS 

Via Raffaele Persichetti 

The Pyramid Cestia is a Roman tomb in the shape 

of an Egyptian-style pyramid built in Rome between 

18 and 12 BC. It is located in the immediate vicinity 

of Porta San Paolo and is incorporated in the 

perimeter of the non-Catholic cemetery. The tomb 

cannot be visited at the moment, but if you are in 

the area it is worth a look, even if only from the 

outside. 

TEATRO VITTORIA 

Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice, 10 

teatrovittoria.it 

The Teatro Vittoria is part of the cultural heart 

of the neighbourhood. Active for more than 

a century, it continues to entertain residents 

and passers-by in the neighbourhood with 

sophisticated shows. “Laughter with class” say the 

reviewers, “professionalism of the highest order”, 

“programmes that are never banal and intelligent”... 

and what a joy it is to go to the theatre! 

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Eating out of town 

beautiful locations outside of Rome 

Start your engines, recharge your cars, and download a nice playlist on Spotify: today we 

are eating outside of Rome. It only takes a 40-to-90-minute drive to get into beautiful natural 

landscapes, with a lot of greenery and animals, sandy beaches and iodine-rich wind. From the 

Castelli to the Agro Pontino via the coastline, you are spoiled for choice on the maps for spending 

a Sunday out of town, both in terms of destinations and in terms of dining: the surroundings of 

Rome indeed offer dozens and dozens of incredible restaurants, pizzerias and bakeries. 

Here are our 10 favourites. 

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Federica Feresin 

Li Somari 

Trattoria Fuori Porta 

Via Ponte Gregoriano, 1 - Tivoli 

0774.282499 

An old stable that housed donkeys in the 

historic centre of Tivoli is the new bet of 

Andrea La Caita, former partner and founder 

of, among others, Rome’s new two-star 

Michelin Acquolina at The First Roma Arte 

Hotel. He has involved his friend Adriano 

Baldassare in running the kitchens of Li 

Somari, much more than an out-of-town 

trattoria. Here, in fact, Baldassare explores 

a cuisine rooted in the territory. Li Somari’s 

menu changes frequently according to what 

the market offers. On the menu you will 

find traditional dishes reinterpreted with a 

contemporary twist. 

Portale 21 

Opificio di Cucina 

Via Rodolfo Morandi, 32 - Marino 

Tel. 0694837668 

In Marino, Valentina Pacifici wins over locals 

with young, pop cuisine. At her Portale 21, 

in a large, bright space that spans over 

the indoors and outdoors, you can enjoy 

tapas with an Italian flair. The beef crudo is 

insane, along with the vignarola, pecorino 

and crispy artichokes, as well as the veal, 

sweetbread with butter, agretti and garlic 

and the amazing Apulian focaccina made by 

Valentina enriched with pistachio mortadella, 

Roman-style artichoke and smoked 

scamorza. But don’t stop at tapas: keep 

ordering first courses such as home-made 

tagliolini with black pork lard, chestnuts and 

peat. Also excellent are the desserts, all 

strictly homemade such as Tartisù, as well as 

cocktails and wines. 

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Sintesi 

La Taverna di Bacco 

Largo Luigi Trafelli, 5 - Nettuno 

366.9053795 

In the heart of Nettuno, in a beautiful and 

romantic little square, you can eat some 

of the most exciting cuisine in all of Lazio. 

We are at Taverna di Bacco, the beloved 

spot of the Villani family, which opened this 

small-scale eatery in 2015. In an elegant 

setting amid glass, wood and marble, we eat 

refined, contemporary dishes signed by Italian-Brazilian chef Felipe Augusto Dos Santos, who 

contaminates local recipes and ingredients with spices and techniques with an international 

flair. A few examples? Carpaccio of catch of the day, oyster madness, olives and cherry 

tomatoes and Spaghettone butter, anchovies and puntarelle. The wine list is also particularly 

extensive and carefully curated. 

Viale dei Castani, 17 - Ariccia 

06.45557597 

Sintesi is the new starred sign of the Lazio 

countryside. Since the day they opened, just 

before the pandemic broke out Sara Scarsella 

and Matteo Compagnucci in the kitchen, along 

with Sara’s sister Laura in the dining room, 

have breathed new life into Ariccia, redefining 

it as a gastronomic destination. The restaurant, 

with its minimal design made of wood and greenery, offers young cuisine, the result of its 

owners’ experiences around the world from Australia to Denmark. The menu offers the 

possibility to range over both the dishes on the list and the 7- or 9-course tasting. 

DLR (Dopo Lavoro Ricreativo) 

Via Nino Bixio, 1 - Frascati 

06.630640 

DLR, Dopo Lavoro Ricreativo, is the brainchild 

of chef Jacopo Ricci, who leaves the city and 

fine dining to return to his home area, the 

Castelli. Here, in an atmosphere reminiscent 

of the trattorias of the 1970s, simple and 

informal, Jacopo revels in cuisine that is only 

seemingly simple. Every dish on the menu is 

created from raw materials that are in season 

and strictly from the territory of Lazio and 

in particular the Castelli. To try are the beef 

heart with cherries, the pork stuffed dim with 

spring onion and lemon balm, and again the 

duck with jackdaws and blackberry leaves. 

Contatto 

Via Gioberti, 11 - Frascati 

06.21700957 

Frascati recently sees itself enriched by a 

sparkling new opening. Its name is Contatto, 

a new contemporary-style restaurant by the 

couple Luca Lodovici and Lorena Cavana. 

Luca, after working several years in important 

Italian and foreign kitchens, returns to 

Frascati with the project of a restaurant 

where he cooks local raw materials with 

cutting-edge techniques. Don’t miss the 

carboncello di grotta, egg and beer, the 

cappellacci with porchetta and brown bottom 

of peppers, and again the black pork belly 

from the Lepini Mountains with roots and 

plum ketchup. It is possible to opt for two 

tasting menus of 5 and 7 courses. 

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Tonka 

Nando in Pizzeria 

Via Roma, 4/6 - Grottaferrata 

06.9459989 

In Grottaferrata, from the ashes of Peppa and 

Nando’s, two establishments were born: Peppa 

Dolceria, for brunch and breakfast, and Nando 

in Pizzeria, for dinner. And it is at Nando in 

Pizzeria that you can taste the Roman pizza 

of pizzaiolo Mirko Rizzo, beloved in Rome with 

L’Elementare in Trastevere and Parco Appio. 

Don’t forget to order the fritti and bruschette before devouring the pizzas, from traditional and 

non-traditional toppings. In the warmer months we recommend taking a seat in the small 

outdoor garden. 

Ugo Foscolo Street, 15 - Aprilia 

348.6960986 

For a cool stop out of town, what’s better 

than ice cream? And the best, in our opinion, 

is Tonka’s in Aprilia. Here, Valerio Esposito, 

opened his gelateria in 2010 that now boasts 

two cones for the Gambero Rosso guide. The 

flavors are diverse and constantly changing. 

They are also joined by ice cream cakes, monoportions and granitas. 

Hosteria Amedeo 

Via Monte Compatri, 31 - Monte Porzio Catone 

06.94341163 

In Monte Porzio Catone, from what 

used to be a small fraschetta, carefully 

tended by grandfather Amedeo, Hosteria 

Amedeo restaurant emerges and surprises 

with its excellent blend of tradition and 

contemporaneity with traditional dishes 

revised from a current perspective, lightened 

and better presented. Try the house-selected 

cured meats and even the fried artichokes 

and pork livers. Continue with the homemade 

fresh pasta in multiple variations, from porcini 

mushrooms to pork chop ragout. The grilled 

meats and homemade desserts are excellent 

too. 

Buccia trattoria 

Via Litoranea - Sabaudia 

366.4990849 

In Sabaudia we eat very good meat and 

especially quinto quarto. Who gets the credit 

for it all? Buccia Trattoria, owned by Fabrizio 

Pagliaroni and Daniele Iodice, who, after 

running a kiosk on the beach, decided to 

dedicate their place on the shoreline to meat. 

Lots of buffalo is cooked here, though the 

real must-have is the homemade porchetta. 

Bite into their bao stuffed with Buccia Made 

porchetta, wild misticanza, sweet and sour 

sauce and ginger mayonnaise, follow it up 

with noodles whipped in a cream of grilled 

onions and buffalo sausage, wash it all down 

with a good bottle of wine and you’ll be 

happy. In fact, overjoyed. 

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Picnic Season 

in Rome 

When in Rome, 

picnic as the Romans do! 

p 

Gabriela R. Proietti 

As we head into the month 

of May, what better way to 

enjoy the spring sunshine, 

immerse ourselves in 

Rome’s abundant greenery 

under her blue skies, and 

escape the hustle and bustle 

of every-day city life than to 

have a picnic? Picnic season 

in Rome is not to be messed 

with, as villas across town 

quickly fill-up at the first 

sight of a sunny day. Where 

to venture to and what to 

bring is only a matter of 

picking one out of the many 

beautiful parks that stretch 

across the city, making a 

few pit-stops, and grabbing 

a group of family or friends 

to enjoy it with. . 

WHEN IN ROME, PICNIC AS THE ROMANS DO! 

Picking the right spot 

Unrolling a blanket and finding a spot to claim shouldn’t pose a challenge as Rome 

is one of the greenest cities in all of Europe. Although the debate amongst Romans 

is strong as to which villa is best, and there is no sign of resolution anytime soon, 

you simply cannot go wrong with either. Villa Doria Pamphili, a 17th-century villa 

situated just beyond Trastevere, in the Gianicolo Hill in Monteverde, is the largest 

landscaped public park in Rome, with over 90 hectares of public space, in addition 

to its 17th century architecture, fountains and ponds. On the other hand, Villa 

Borghese, Rome’s most famous park, spans from Piazza del Popolo to Via Veneto, 

and can be reached at the top of the Spanish Steps. The Gardens of Borghese are 

a sanctuary, and even have fun things to do after lunch, like rent row boats, head 

to the museum, or explore the Bioparco Zoo. 

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Just beyond the Borghese 

Gardens is Rome’s 

second largest public 

park, Villa Ada, situated 

in the North-east area of the city. Villa 

Ada manages to create a tranquil vibe 

with its luscious landscape rich in flora 

despite lying in a high-density urban 

area. If you’re looking for an adventure 

that’s even further from the city center, 

Parco degli Acquedotti is undoubtedly 

well worth the trip (easily accessible by 

Metro A to the Giulio Agricola stop). The 

open-air, flat terrain that stretches for 

what seems like eternity is lined with 

crumbling ancient aqueducts that are 

absolutely breathtaking. The park is the 

perfect spot to feel as if you have been 

transported to the countryside, without 

actually leaving the City. A herd of 

sheep may even be spotted in passing. 

Something new and exciting that 

has just launched this past month 

is at Orto Botanico di Roma, also 

known as the Botanical Garden. 

The garden’s latest project, called 

YAM, offers the chance to enjoy 

on weekends a curated picnic 

with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy 

the picnic immersed in nature 

under the shade surrounded by 

the scent of lemon trees to enjoy 

a one-of-a-kind experience. 

Other spots we love that are 

tucked away in the city’s tiny 

corners include Villa Sciarra, 

Parco del Colle Oppio, and Villa 

Torlonia. 

What are you waiting for? Grab a friend or two, some 

food and drinks, and pick a park to go picnic! 

READ MORE ABOUT WHAT FOOD AND DRINKS TO BRING 

ON THE FULL GUIDE ON OUR WEBSITE! 

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MUSTSEE 

ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL 

Officially authorized 

by the Italian Ministry of Education 

Via di Valle Murcia, 6 (Aventino) 

Daily from 21 April 

Entry fee: €5-7 

Like every year, on April 

21st, on the occasion 

of Rome’s birthday, the 

stunning Garden of Roses 

will reopen. And this year, it’s 

not just Rome’s birthday, it’s 

also Easter! 

Just a short walk from the 

Colosseum, you can find an 

exquisite rose garden with 

over 1,100 different species 

of roses, with a spectacular 

view overlooking the ruins of 

the Palatine Hill and the city 

of Rome. 

And the garden isn’t just 

beautiful, it’s also one of the 

most prestigious collections 

The Garden of Roses 

in the world, which retraces 

the history and evolution of 

the rose from the ancient 

Romans to today. There are 

roses from New Zealand, 

Europe, the Americas and 

South Africa, just to name 

a few. Some are 40 million 

years old. 

The Garden was first set up 

in the year 1931 according 

to the wish of the nobleman 

Francesco Boncompagni 

Ludovisi, on top of a former 

Jewish cemetery. To 

commemorate the former 

site the garden still bears 

the two tables of the laws 

of Moses at its entrance 

and was given the shape of 

a menorah with its seven 

arms. 

The garden is split into 

three sections, showcasing 

ancient, botanical and 

modern roses. It is both 

centrally located yet also 

a tranquil, romantic spot 

to escape the chaos of the 

city. Definitely worth a visit 

for lovers of roses, lovers 

of a great panorama or just 

lovers in general! 

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Twice a week (18.00-19.30) 

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Art History, Cinema, Cooking 

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SPORT AND LEISURE TIME 

Guided art history visits 

Field Trips 

Dinners 

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EATING 

EATING 

IL MARCHESE 

Via di Ripetta, 162 (centro storico) 

Daily 12am – 11pm 

06.90218872 

ilmarcheseroma.it 

ilmarcheseroma 

Il Marchese unites the best of two worlds: the elegance of 

a French bar with salon accents and intricate chandeliers 

within the coziness of a Roman trattoria. Dine directly at 

the kitchen counter or in one of the wooden tables while 

enjoying Chef’s Roman dishes and homemade pasta. 

What to order? With Chef Daniele Roppo, you’re sure 

to have a fantastic dining experience. Authentic cuisine 

that has never heard of a ‘half-portion’, delicious meat 

and seafood specialities, and main courses marinated in 

distilled and bitter bases is what awaits you. 

As a starter we suggest the fried green tomato with 

buffalo mozzarella and basil mayonnaise. So yummy! 

For mains you can try the Linguine con ricciola, pesto 

di rucola e limone candito or always stick with the well 

loved classic, the iconic La carbonara del Marchese. The 

guanciale is crispy, the pasta is homemade and al dente, 

and the sauce perfectly creamy. Then try the galletto alla diavola or the Roman-style veal fillet 

topped with prosciutto and sage. If you fancy fish, the Tonno rosso alla cacciatora or the sweet 

and sour cod fish served with raspberries and vegetables in season. 

Il Marchese is a delightful place that is not only culinary heaven but quenches your thirst. It 

doubles as a lovely cocktail bar, and the first Amaro Bar of Europe - its menu has more than 

six hundred kinds of bitters. Either post dinner, or as an aperitivo, enjoy one of their signature 

drinks, all a blend of carefully selected fine ingredients with various textures and extraordinary 

compositions of aromas and tastes - each of them unique, each worth every sip. 

TERRAZZA LES ETOILES 

PANORAMIC RESTAURANT AND ROOFTOP COCKTAIL BAR NEAR THE VATICAN 

Via dei Bastioni, 1 (Prati) 

Cocktail Bar & Aperitivo: everyday 5.30pm – 12am 

Lunch: Sun 12.30pm-3pm 

Restaurant: everyday 7.30pm-10.30pm 

Tel. +39.0668638163 

terrazzalesetoiles.com 

Les Etoiles Rooftop Cocktail Bar is the open rooftop terrace 

of the Hotel Atlante Star that offers a truly spectacular 

panoramic view of Rome encompassing three hundred and 

sixty degrees of terracotta rooftops and some of the city’s 

most impressive monuments. If you’re looking for a light 

lunch or a dinner, an aperitivo or an after dinner cocktail, you 

couldn’t find a location more romantic or luxurious. 

The view takes in Castel Sant’Angelo, the Vittorio Emanuele 

monument, the forested Gianicolo hill, Villa Borghese, the 

spidery gazometro, and the best view I’ve ever seen of the 

facade and dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. 

Relax on couches or under their spacious umbrellas and 

enjoy a cocktail alongside an array of delectable finger 

foods. Choose from a variety of cooked and raw food, 

marinated salmon, yummy club sandwiches, buffalo 

mozzarella, hamburgers, rich salads and more, all finished 

off with fresh fruit. 

The aperitif is served every day between 5pm and 9pm. There is a fixed formula at 45 euros 

which includes a drink (cocktail or glass of wine) accompanied by a selection of finger food, 

also available for vegans and celiacs. 

I suggest going in the evening so you can enjoy the cool breeze above the tumult of the city 

below, sip a cocktail and watch the sun’s last rays warm the ancient stones of the eternal city. 

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DRINKING 

CHARITY CAFÉ 

Via Panisperna, 68 (Monti) 

Tue – Sun 7pm-2am 

06.47825881 

charitycafe.it 

BUKOWSKI’S BAR 

Via del Ombrellari, 25 (Prati/Borgo) 

Tue-Sun 12pm-2am 

06.6476 0105 

BukowskisBarRoma 

DRINKING 

CONVENTICOLA 

DEGLI ULTRAMODERNI 

Via Di Porta Labicana, 32 (San 

Lorenzo) Thur-Sun 9.30pm-4am 

349.672.6683 – 340.7996017 

laconventicoladegliultramoderni 

ALEXANDERPLATZ JAZZ CLUB 

ROME’S OLDEST JAZZ CLUB 

Via Ostia, 9 (Prati/Vatican) 

Daily 8.30pm – 1.30am (concerts begin at 9.30pm) 

06.86781296 (after 6pm) 

+39 3499770309 (WhatsApp) 

alexanderplatzjazz.com 

Just a few streets away from the Ottaviano metro in 

Via Ostia sits Rome’s oldest jazz club, Alexanderplatz, 

a down to earth venue which wouldn’t be out of place 

in the mecca of Jazz: Greenwich Village, New York. 

Alexanderplatz is underground, figuratively as a haven to 

an underground musical genre which has thrived here 

over the last thirty years, and literally. As you descend 

the stairs into the cavernous interior, you’d be forgiven 

for forgetting you were near the Vatican in the heart 

of Rome. Describing itself as a “cradle of jazz,” the graffitied walls and photos of legendary 

performers imbue Alexanderplatz with a feeling of experimentalism which defined jazz in its 

heyday. 

Many of the most prominent jazz, blues, soul, music artists have performed at the 

Alexanderplatz, including Wynton Marsalis, Brad Meldhau, Red Rodney, Freddy Cole, Stefano 

Bollani, Fabrizio Bosso, Sarah Jane Morris, Steve Coleman and many more. Founded in 1984 

by Giampiero Rubei, Alexanderplatz hosts live concerts from 9.30pm (doors open at 8pm). 

This synthesis between the experimental and sophisticated is what makes Alexanderplatz 

unique. Where else are you going to sip a cocktail and watch great live jazz in Rome? Entry is 

through membership. The program changes regularly, so to keep up to date with upcoming 

performances, it’s a good idea to check out their Facebook Page. 

Charity Cafe, with its fully 

stocked bar specializing 

in whiskey, rum and killer 

shaken concoctions, is the 

jazz and blues aficionado’s 

dream. It’s gritty New York 

and Roman elegance fused 

together with music nights 

oozing from Chicago blues to 

jazz Harlem standards. 60s 

and 70s Classic Rock, Soul 

and Folk every Tuesday with 

Andy’s Corner; Blues Night 

on Wednesday; Jazz Voice 

on Thursday; Jazz Night on 

Friday, and a groovy Blues 

Night on Saturday, all starting 

at 10 pm! On Sunday there 

is live music with an aperitivo 

(6.30pm – 9pm) with snacks, 

appetizers and drinks 

included in your price. 

Vintage finds, bohemian 

Roman style décor, a library 

of books and pop culture 

references will certainly 

appeal to your senses. Odes 

to Fellini, Bukowski and 

even Star Wars, are carefully 

placed throughout while 

showcasing their grace. 

For entrées one might get 

prosciutto and hummus, go 

for a sandwich, their special 

tartares, or an especially 

gracious list of salads. The 

highlight? Bukowski Bar 

offers twelve different kinds 

of spritz! And wine lovers, 

go for the good stuff with 

Bukowski’s wine selection of 

Italy’s tastiest. 

The Conventicola is a 

Burlesque Club, a space 

that allows for the strongest 

underground artists to take 

the stage and perform 

their art. Hosting about 

a dozen, vastly different 

artists each night, along with 

the occasional burlesque 

performance, this venue is 

like nowhere else in Rome. 

At Conventicola you’ll get the 

change to listen to the best 

swing musicians of today’s 

scene, admire burlesque 

performances from every 

corner of the world, and 

attend exhibitions of unique 

and histrionic personalities. 

Don’t miss it! 

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SHOPPING 

GLASSY VENEZIA 

Authentic Italian Glassware 

Via Principe Amedeo, 7 (Termini Station / Teatro dell’Opera) 

Every day, 9.30am – 11pm 

+39 06.80079607 

glassyvenezia 

Founded in 1997 by the Guetta family, Glassy Venezia is 

a Murano glass boutique offering a variety of handmade 

interior decorations, tableware, stemware, artworks, 

and jewelry. Entering the store, you will find elegant 

vases, tasteful glass ornaments, and stalls filled with 

colorful mosaics of glazen rings, bracelets, earrings, and 

necklaces that could make a unique travel souvenir. 

The inventory is produced by Venetian artisans using 

exclusive Vetro Artistico® Murano glass. Intricate design 

with many small details, vibrant colors, light weight, 

and clean and translucent glass are all the signature 

characteristics of the authentic Murano trademark that 

ensures high quality, using traditional techniques and 

methods dating back to the 13th century. 

All the products at the Glassy store are 100% Made in Italy. Apart from more simple and 

customary accessories, there’s also a wide selection of murrine veneziane pieces created 

with mosaic flower patterns, as well as Murano glass versions of iconic works of art, depicting 

masterpieces by artists like Van Gogh and Monet. The boutique sells glass figures of different 

animals in various sizes, religious icons, as well as Christmas tree decorations. 

Up to 70% off 

OUTFITS THAT 

MAKE YOU 

WANT TO MOVE 

DestinationJOY 

Daily shuttle bus service from metro EUR Fermi 

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MAY EVENTS 

ART&CULT | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC | EXHIBITION | SPORT | TASTING 

EVENTS 

ART | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC 

BNL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT 

SPORT 

May 8-21 

Foro Italico 

internazionalibnlditalia.com 

The countdown begins for the 80th BNL International Tennis Tournament, the most prestigious 

red clay tennis tournament in the world after the French Open. 

The top names in Tennis, will be coming to duke it out on the clay courts of Foro Italico, a 

historical stadium built for the Olympic Games of 1960. This is one of the best events in Rome 

and this fabulous competition will combine men’s and women’s tournaments. This tournament 

will give us a week of intense tennis under the glorious sunshine of May. 

The cast of the Internazionali BNL D’Italia 2023 is stellar: from Novak Djokovic (defending 

champion and 6-time winner in Rome) to Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and the 

Italian Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Berrettini and Lorenzo Sonego. 

Among the female protagonists you will admire the defending champion Iga Swiatek, Simona 

Halep, and Elina Svitolina. 

Starting from 2023, the Rome ATP Masters 1000 will be one of the three events that will 

increase its duration from eight to twelve days, having the draw passing from 56 to 96 players. 

The event is more than just tennis: it is a total entertainment experience. This experience 

includes high fashion, fine food, fabulous shopping, and celebrity musical performances have 

made the tournament one of the most glamorous stops on the ATP World Tour. 

RACE FOR THE CURE 

SPORT CHARITY 


Circo Massimo 

raceforthecure.it 

The Race for the Cure is the largest event for 

the fight against breast cancer both in Italy 

and globally. This year, Rome will host the 24rd 

edition of the Race for the Cure, organized by 

Komen Italia, from the 4th to the 7th of May. 

Four days of free initiatives for health, sport 

and solidarity that culminate on Sunday with 

the traditional and exciting 5 km race and 2 km 

walk in the streets of the city center. In addition, 

the runners will have free access to Rome’s 

main museums. At the Villaggio della Salute in 

Circo Massimo, health screenings for women 

are offered for free. Don’t miss the pink balloon 

toss inside the Emotional Room, symbol of the 

event. 

LA NOTTE DEI MUSEI 

CULTURAL EVENTS - EXHIBITIONS 

May 13 

Various locations 

8pm-2am 

museiincomuneroma.it 

On May 13, 2023, the Night of Museums 

returns to Rome. This is the 21th edition 

of this special event, which takes place 

simultaneously throughout Europe since 

2005. Get ready to visit the civic museums 

of Rome at night, from 8pm to 2am (last 

entrance at 01.00), including Musei Capitolini, 

Centrale Montemartini, Museo dell’Ara Pacis, 

and Galleria d’Arte Moderna among the 

others. Check the website to discover all the 

exhibitions, events, and live shows in the 

program. 

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EVENTS 


EVENTS 


OPEN HOUSE 

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 


Various Locations 

www.openhouseroma.org 

From May 20 to 28, Rome is giving people 

the chance to explore the great architecture 

and design of contemporary structures, 

historic buildings and even private homes 

throughout the city. Thanks to Open House 

Roma, more than 200 sites will open their 

doors to visitors and tourists alike. The novelty 

of this 11th edition is the length: nine days 

and two weekends of visits, events and tours. 

The events are divided into six categories 

revolving around: living, everyday architecture, 

bed and food, history, creative heritage, 

and finally, knowledge. Highlights in the six 

proposed areas include: Palazzo Falconieri on 

Via Giulia, home to the Hungarian Academy 

and one of Borromini’s lesser-known works 

of art; a stroll through Villa Certosa, a small 

“village” squeezed between the railway and 

the rest of the city, with an old-time, almost 

surreal atmosphere; a futuristic visit to the 

Italian space agency; and much much more. 

Stay tuned by visiting the event’s website. 

WORLD PRESS PHOTO 2023 

PHOTO EXHIBITION 

May 5 – June 4 

Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Via Nazionale, 194 

Sun- Tue-Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm 

Fri - Sat 10am-10.30pm 

Entry fee: Full € 12,50 – Reduced €6 - €10 

palazzoesposizioni.it 

INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 

AT PIAZZA DI SIENA 

SPORT CHARITY 


Piazza di Siena, Villa Borghese 

piazzadisiena.it 

After 90 years, Rome’s beautiful Villa Borghese 

From May 5 to June 4 the exhibition of the gardens is once more preparing for its world 

World Press Photo returns to the Palazzo famous and glamorous International Horse 

HIGHLIGHTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

delle Esposizioni in Rome. The exhibition Show. Spectators will be allowed in for free to 

presents a national preview of the finalist 

Villa Farnesina Orizzonte Europa Fontana di Trevi – Casa dei Cavalieri 

enjoy the ancient stands as well as the ‘natural’ 

Via della Lungara, 230 BNL Gruppo BNP Castello Idraulico di Rodi 

photos of the international photojournalism ones surrounding the arena. This four-day event 

Paribas 

Via della Stamperia, 1 Piazza del Grillo, 1 

competition which since 1955 awards the features top international riders competing in 

Real Academia de Via Altiero Spinelli, 30 

best professional photographers every year. traditional riding displays, as well as thrilling 

España en Roma – 

Palazzo Falconieri Palazzo Piacentini 

For this 66th edition, global and regional show-jumping and polo matches (on Saturday at 

Tempietto di S. Pietro WFP – World Food Piazzale della Farnesina, 1 Via Veneto, 33 

juries made up of international experts have 8.30pm and 9.15pm). The line-up for the 90th 

in Montorio 

Program 

received more than 60.000 photos, sent by edition of Piazza di Siena reads like the “who’s 

Piazza San Pietro in Via Cesare 

Leonardo Crudi x 02A Palazzo Montemartini 

3.752 photographers from 127 countries. who” of the world of international show jumping. 

Montorio, 3 

Giulio Viola, 68 

Studio 

Largo Giovanni 

Evgeniy Maloletka was named the winner 

Via Montepulciano, 16-22 Montemartini, 20 

of photo of the year with his shot “Mariupol 

I Villini di Vincenzo Palazzo Corsini 

Fasolo a Città 

Via della Lungara, 10 Piramide Cestia Il Parco di Villa Mellini 

Maternity Hospital Airstrike”. The image 

Giardino Aniene 

Via Raffaele Persichetti e il Museo Astronomico shows Iryna Kalinina, a wounded pregnant 

Ponte Nomentano Biblioteca Hertziana s.n.c. 

Copernicano 

woman aged 32, being carried on a stretcher, 

Via Gregoriana, 30 

Viale del Parco Mellini, 84 

across debris from a maternity hospital in 

Mariupol, Ukraine, that was damaged during 

a Russian airstrike. 

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EVENTS 


EVENTS 


AMATRICIANA & 

CARBONARA FESTIVAL 

FOOD 

May 12-14 & 19-21 

Eataly, Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492 

Fri: 7pm-12am; Sat: 12-4pm & 7pm-12am; 

Sun: 12pm-4pm; 6.30pm-10.30pm 

Eataly Rome 

The amatriciana and carbonara are 

quintessential dishes of Roman cuisine, and 

this May Eataly invited the best entities of the Roman restaurant industry, selected quality raw 

materials and chose many types of dry and fresh pasta to give you an unrepeatable experience, 

including gluten-free proposals. There will also be cooking shows, classes, creative workshops 

for children and lots of music! Get ready for two weekends of full immersion in Roman 

authenticity May 12-14 and May 19-21 -on the third floor of Eataly. 

GIRO D’ITALIA 2023: A ROMAN 

GRAND FINALE 

SPORT 


Start: Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana 

Finish line: Imperial Forums 

giroditalia.it 

In 2023 the Giro d’Italia will end its journey in 

the Capital for the fifth time in its history, after 

1911, 1950, 2009 and 2018, and for the 49th time Rome will also host a stage finish. The last 

stage of the Giro d’Italia, ending precisely on the 28th of May, consists of a 17.6-kilometre circuit 

that the riders will have to complete five times, departing from EUR in front of the Palazzo della 

Civiltà Italiana (known as the Square Colosseum) and ending at the Imperial Forums. 

This event will paint the city pink, the mother colour of the race, fill it with wheels that will 

silence the hubbub of cars, and those who enjoy cycling will see it from wonderful and unique 

perspectives. 

ROME PRISMA FILM AWARDS 

CINEMA 


Cinema Farnese, Campo De’ Fiori 

Entry fee: € 5 

romeprismafilmawards.com 

Rome Prisma Awards gathers, awards and 

screens the best of international independent 

cinema all year round. The next screening will 

take place on the evening of May 5 at Cinema 

Farnese in Campo De Fiori. After an aperitivo 

with the artists at Bar Camillo in Piazza Navona 

and a music video to open the show at the 

cinema Farnese, the event offers a generational 

journey in 4 acts: 4 short films from every 

part of the globe, cutting across drama and 

comedy, will lead the audience from the purity 

of childhood into adulthood. The 4 shorts that 

will be shown on May 5 were selected from the 

300+ reviewed in the past 4 months. 

UNARCHIVE FOUND 

FOOTAGE FEST 

CINEMA 


Cinema Intrastevere, 

Spanish Academy, Alcazar Live 

unarchivefest.it 

UnArchive Found Footage Fest is the 

international festival dedicated to the creative 

reuse of images, landing for the first time in 

Rome from May 3-8. The festival includes 

feature and short films, but also virtual reality 

installations, audio-visual loops and live 

performances. There will also be important 

international guests, who will accompany 

their works in a dialogue with the audience 

though panels, roundtable discussions and 

masterclasses. Cinema Intrastevere will host 

film screenings; the Alcazar venue will be 

dedicated to live performances; the Spanish 

Academy in Rome will host panels and 

discussions and, in the adjacent Tempietto del 

Bramante, art installations. 

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Best Concerts in Rome 

in May 2023 

Diana Krall 

When: May 1 

Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica 

(Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30) 

Tickets: from €52 

Stromae 


Where: Palazzo dello Sport 

(Piazzale Pier Luigi Nervi, 1) 

Tickets: SOLD OUT 

Tananai 


Where: Palazzo dello Sport 

(Piazzale Pier Luigi Nervi, 1) 


YES 


Where: Auditorium della Conciliazione 

(Via della Conciliazione, 4) 

Tickets: from €51.75 

Baby K 


Where: Orion 

(Viale J. F. Kennedy, 52 – Ciampino) 

Tickets: €35 

Daniele Silvestri 


Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica 

(Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30) 


Inhaler 


Where: Orion 

(Viale J. F. Kennedy, 52 – Ciampino) 

Tickets: €25.30 

Gianmaria 


Where: Largo Venue 

(Via Biordo Michelotti, 2) 

Tickets: from €28.75 

Abba Dream 


Where: Teatro Brancaccio 

(Via Merulana, 244) 


Zucchero 

When: May 30-31 

Where: Terme di Caracalla 

(Viale delle Terme di Caracalla) 


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ART & 

CULT 

ART & 

CULT 

the first international exhibitions to raise questions about the technological/existential concept 

of the Metaverse – said Gabriele Simongini and Serena Tabacchi. Palazzo Cipolla, previously 

hosting the colourful collection of the French painter Dufy, becomes a set, a sort of creative 

playground where the concept of digital imagination becomes the true protagonist. 

The exhibition brings together works by leading historical artists such as Umberto Boccioni, 

“ 

The Metaverse is a place where you can do anything, 

be anyone without going anywhere at all. A place 

where the limits of reality are your imagination. 

Steven Spielberg, Ready Player One, 2018 

“ 

IPOTESI METAVERSO EXPERIENTIAL EXHIBITION 

AT PALAZZO CIPOLLA 

The exhibition recently 

launched at Palazzo Cipolla 

is one of a kind, especially 

in Rome. Whoever wanders 

around the city can easily get 

used to stunning churches, 

ancient ruins and imposing 

palaces. But, less frequently, 

visitors get to experience the 

metaverse right at the center 

p 

Paola Morotti 

Until June 23 

Palazzo Cipolla 

Via del Corso, 320 

Open Tue to Sun from 10am to 8pm 

Tickets: Full 14,50€, Reduced 11,50€ 

fondazioneterzopilastrointernazionale.it 

of the Italian capital. 

Ipotesi Metaverso, curated 

by Gabriele Simongini 

and Serena Tabacchi 

and promoted by the 

Fondazione Terzo Pilastro 

– Internazionale, started on 

April 5th and will be on until 

July 23rd. Like no other art 

exhibition before, Ipotesi 

Metaverso allows its visitors 

to travel in time and space 

to discover other worlds and 

communication channels. 

The idea of the curators is 

to present the visions of 32 

current and past artists, from 

the Baroque to the present 

time. 

Ipotesi Metaverso is one of 

Giacomo Balla, Giorgio de Chirico, Maurits 

Cornelis Escher as well as site-specific 

works by some of the most innovative and 

sensational digital artists on the Italian and 

international contemporary scene – Fabio 

Giampietro and Paolo Di Giacomo, Krista 

Kim, Mario Klingemann, Federico Solmi, 

Refik Anadol, Pinar Yoldas among other 

innovative artists. 

Throughout the gallery rooms, visitors 

have the chance to experience virtual and 

augmented reality, they can walk into ideal 

worlds, observe AI producing live surreal 

portraits, admire data-driven algorithms 

creating abstract, dream-like environments 

and much more. 

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THIS MONTH IN 

MUSEUMS 

ACCADEMIA 

NAZIONALE DI SAN 

LUCA 

piazza dell’Accademia di San 

Luca, 77 

Metro Barberini 

CHIOSTRO DEL 

BRAMANTE 

1 

WWW.ROMEING.IT/EXHIBITIONS-IN-ROME 

a 1 

CINECITTA’ STUDIOS 

Via Tuscolana 1055 

Metro Cinecittà 

4 CINECITTA’ SHOWS OFF 

c Everyday except Tuesday 

4 CANOVA. L’ULTIMO 

PRINCIPE. 

a 1 TILL 28 JUNE 

c Tue-Sat 10am, 11.30am, 

2pm, 4m. Reservation 

required. 

€ free entrance 

i accademiasanluca.it 

CIRCO MASSIMO 

10am-6pm 

L’IMMAGINE SOVRANA. 

€ entry fee €7-15 (exhibition + 

URBANO VIII E I 

outdoor set visit) a 1 TILL 25 JUNE 

BARBERINI 

i cinecittasimostra.it c Tue-Sun 9am-7pm 

a 

€ 

1 TILL 30 JULY 

Entry fee €9-10 

c Tue-Sun 10am-7pm 

i centralemontemartini.org 

entry fee €12 

barberinicorsini.org 

DOMUS AUREA 

Viale Aventino 

GALLERIA D’ARTE 

Metro Colosseo 

Metro Circo Massimo 

MODERNA DI ROMA 

CAPITALE 


4 CIRCO MAXIMO 4 MOISAI 2023. VOCI 

EXPERIENCE 

CONTEMPORANEE IN 


DOMUS AUREA 

€ entry fee €10-12 a i 1 5-21 MAY 

4 PASOLINI PITTORE 

a 1 TILL 4 JUNE 

4 event c time € price i site 

CENTRALE 

MONTEMARTINI 

Via Ostiense, 106 

Metro Piramide 

4 COLOURS OF THE 

ROMANS. MOSAICS 

FROM THE CAPITOLINE 

COLLECTIONS 

GALLERIA NAZIONALE 

D’ARTE ANTICA - 

PALAZZO BARBERINI 

Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13 


4 

€ i 

GALLERIA NAZIONALE 

D’ARTE MODERNA E 

CONTEMPORANEA 

Viale delle Belle Arti, 131 

Metro Flaminio 

4 TIME IS OUT OF JOINT 


€ entry fee €5-10 

i lagallerianazionale.com 

Arco della Pace, 5 

Bus 64 from Termini Station 

Via Francesco Crispi, 24 

4 FOOD AGE. FOOD AS 

INFLUENCER 

a 1 TILL 28 MAY 


4 DOSSO DOSSI. THE € entry fee €5-10 

AENEAS FRIEZE i lagallerianazionale.com 

TILL 11 JUNE 


4 MICHELANGELO 

€ entry fee €15 (reservation 

required) 

PISTOLETTO. INFINITY. 

i 

a 1 TILL 15 OCTOBER 

galleriaborghese. 

beniculturali.it 

c Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun circomaximoexperience.it/en/ c only on Fri,Sat,Sun at 

10am-8pm 

5.30pm 

c Tue-Sun 10am-6.30pm 

€ Mon-Fri €15; Sat-Sun €18 

entry fee €10 

€ entry fee €6,5-7,5 

i chiostrodelbramante.it 

parcocolosseo.it 

i galleriaartemodernaroma.it 

€ i 

Via della Domus Aurea, 1 

GALLERIA BORGHESE 

Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5 

Metro Flaminio / Spagna 

4 GIUSEPPE PENONE: 

a 1 UNIVERSAL GESTURES 

c TILL 28 MAY 

€ Tue-Sun 9am-7pm 

i entry fee €15 (reservation 

required) 

galleriaborghese. 

beniculturali.it 

a 1 

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THIS MONTH IN 

MUSEUMS 

FRENCH ACADEMY IN 

ROME. VILLA MEDICI 

Viale Trinità dei Monti, 1 

Metro Spagna. Bus 117 from 

Termini Station 

MAXXI 

Via Guido Reni, 4/a 

Bus 2 from Flaminio Station 

MUSEI CAPITOLINI 

Piazza del Campidoglio, 1 


MUSEO DI ROMA 

PALAZZO BRASCHI 


Metro Spagna/Barberini 

PALAZZO BONAPARTE 

Piazza Venezia, 5 


PALAZZO DELLE 

ESPOSIZIONI 



4 ORIENT-EXPRESS & CIE: 

ITINERARIO DI UN MITO 

MODERNO 

TILL 21 MAY 

c Mon-Sun 11am-7.30pm 

(closed on Tuesday) 

€ €9-12 (Guided tours Villa 

Medici gardens + exhibition) 

i villamedici.it 

a 1 

a 1 

DOROTHY CIRCUS 

GALLERY 

Via dei Pettinari, 76 

Bus 64 from Termini Station 

4 WHAT A WONDERFUL 

WORLD 

TILL 21 MAY 

Tue-Sun 11am-7pm 

c entry fee €9-12 

€ fondazionemaxxi.it 

i 

a 1 

a 1 

4 CAESAR’S HERITAGE AND 

THE CONQUEST OF TIME 

TILL 24 SEPTEMBER 

c Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm 


i museicapitolini.org 

a 1 

a 1 a 1 

4 QUOTIDIANA 

Till 3 SEPTEMBER 2023 



i museodiroma.it 

MUSEO DI ROMA IN 

TRASTEVERE 

Piazza di Sant’Egidio, 1/b 

Bus H from Termini Station 

4 VAN GOGH: 

MASTERPIECES FROM 

THE KRÖLLER-MÜLLER 

MUSEUM 

TILL 7 MAY 

c Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat-Sun 

9am-9pm 

€ entry fee €19.50 

i mostrepalazzobonaparte.it 

a 1 a 1 

a 1 

a 1 

a 1 

PALAZZO CIPOLLA 



4 VITA DULCIS. FEAR AND 

DESIRE IN THE ROMAN 

EMPIRE 

TILL 27 AUGUST 


€ entry fee €8-10 (until 4 

May); €10-12,5 (from 5 

May) 

i palazzoesposizioni.it 

4 KAZUKI TAKAMATSU 

TILL 20 MAY 

c Tue-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm 


i dorothycircusgallery.com 

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1 

4 PIER PAOLO PASOLINI 

TUTTO È SANTO. IL CORPO 

POLITICO 

TILL 28 MAY 



i fondazionemaxxi.it 

WWW.ROMEING.IT/EXHIBITIONS-IN-ROME 

a 1 

4 event c time € price i site 

4 LA ROMA DELLA 

REPUBBLICA. 

IL RACCONTO 

DELL’ARCHEOLOGIA 

TILL 24 SEPTEMBER 

c Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm 


i museicapitolini.org 

4 I ROMANISTI 

TILL 4 JUNE 


€ entry fee €7,5-9,5 

i museodiromaintrastevere.it 

4 IPOTESI METAVERSO 

TILL 23 JULY 


€ entry fee €11,5-14,5 

fondazioneterzo 

i pilastrointernazionale.it 

4 WORLD PRESS PHOTO 

EXHIBITION 2023 

FROM 5 MAY 


€ entry fee €10-12,5 

i palazzoesposizioni.it 

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HOW TO SEE FLORENCE IN A DAY 

FLORENCE 

8.30 am 

Breakfast 

You can’t start any day without a warm cup of coffee and luckily 

there are coffee shops on almost every other corner in Florence. 

A cup of joe and a cornetto (croissant) is all you’ll need to fuel 

your body to embark on a day full of adventures. Ditta Artigianale 

and Caffé Gilli are two great options. Ditta Artigianale is one of 

our favorites with a variety of savory breakfast options, but if you 

prefer a warm sweet pastry head to Caffé Gilli, you will not be 

disappointed. 

How To See Florence In A Day 

The perfect itinerary to maximize 24 hours in Florence 

Florence is the birthplace of Renaissance art, but more 

importantly this cozy, walkable city with rich history offers 

a cultural experience unlike no other. The city’s vibrant and 

joyful ambiance, and the Florentine cuisine and wine will 

have you coming back for more. Florence deserves much 

more than 24 hours, but if you find yourself with only one 

day to indulge, we’ve got you covered. 

9.15 am 

Piazza Duomo 

After breakfast head over to The Cathedral 

of Santa Maria del Fiore in Piazza Duomo. 

The Dome is the largest masonry vault in 

the world and dates back to 1436, built by 

Filippo Brunelleschi. It’s one of Florence’s 

most spectacular sights and the coolest part 

is you can climb all the way to the top of the 

dome and look out onto all of Florence. We 

recommend purchasing tickets in advance. 

11 am 

Mercato Centrale 

After 463 steps, your stomach may be 

rumbling. Head over to the Mercato Centrale, 

also known as the Central Market, for a 

marketplace full of taste for anything your 

heart desires. The ground floor is a traditional 

food market with fresh meats, cheese, and 

vegetables. The upstairs resembles a food 

court, with various cuisines, pastries, beer, 

and cocktails cultivated by artisans. 

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12 pm 

Leather Market 

Steps outside of the Mercato Centrale, you’ll notice the sweet scent of real leather leading to 

the tents with all the best goods. This is the famous Leather Market in San Lorenzo. The leather 

market offers endless options from belts to bags and everything in between. If you’re looking for 

a gift for a friend or for yourself, this is the place to go. 

4 pm 

Quick Lunch 


After an hour or two of admiring artworks, it’s time to grab a 

quick lunch. When in Florence, everyone must try one of the best 

sandwich shops, All’Antico Vinaio. The first ever location is only a 

few steps away from the Uffizi and now the company has expanded 

to multiple parts of Italy and even in the United States. Don’t be 

discouraged by the long lines, the taste and variety of options will 

definitely be worth the wait! 

1 pm 

Piazza della Signoria 

After some shopping head over to Piazza Della 

Signoria. This city square is a huge tourist 

attraction and here you’ll find the Palazzo 

Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. As you walk 

around you’ll notice the Fountain of Neptune, 

a replica of the iconic David, and many more 

popular attractions. It’s a great place to sit and 

soak in Florence’s beauty. 

1.30 pm 

Uffizi Gallery 

The Uffizi Gallery is a must as it hosts the 

largest collection of Renaissance art in the 

world. Some timeless paintings preserved here 

include pieces such as Botticelli’s The Birth of 

Venus (1485), and Michelangelo’s painting of 

The Holy Family (1504-06). The Uffizi gallery is 

packed with history and incredible art, but to 

maximize the quality of your visit book a tour. 

BOOK UFFIZI 

TOUR WITH US 

4.30 pm 

Ponte Vecchio 

Unfortunately, All’Antico Vinaio doesn’t have 

seating, but what a great opportunity to grab 

your sandwich and hangout at the oldest 

bridge in Florence: The Ponte Vecchio. The 

Ponte Vecchio overlooks the Arno River and 

in the center of the bridge sits a statue of the 

bust of the most famous Florentine goldsmith, 

Benvenuto Cellini. The Ponte Vecchio also has 

a variety of jewelry and souvenir shops, as 

well as some good gelaterias, for a refreshing 

dessert. 

sunset 

Piazzale Michelangelo 

Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset is an 

absolute must when visiting Florence because 

it offers an incredible view of the entire city. 

Depending on what season you choose to 

visit will vary with the hours of sunset, but 

regardless grab a few snacks, maybe a bottle 

of wine and watch the sun go down in one of 

the most beautiful cities. 

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8.30 pm 

Santo Spirito 

Santo Spirito is one of the most beloved 

neighborhoods with a lively bar and restaurant 

scene. Here you can interact with the locals 

and explore craftsman shops and boutiques. 

Some of the best spots for dinner can be 

found in this area too, including 4 Leoni, 

Osteria Santo Spirito, and Borgo Antico, just 

make sure to book a reservation. 

10 pm 

Gelato Time 

The only way to end a perfect 24 hours 

in Florence is with some delicious dolci 

(sweets) and gelato. Luckily Santo Spirito is 

filled with some of the best places to enjoy 

gelato including the Gelateria Santa Trinita or 

Gelateria Della Passera. 

ONLINE MEDICAL 

CONSULTATION 

Read about all the things to explore and do in Florence on 

1 romeing.it/florence 

See the video on Youtube 

youtube.com/watch?v=BZk2gQFpAD8 

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ARTISANS 

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