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BACK TO SCHOOL:
WORK-FRIENDLY CAFÉS, LIBRARIES & CO-WORKING SPACES
ROME GELATERIA GUIDE
BEST EXHIBITIONS THIS AUTUMN
ROME IN YOUR POCKET: BEST APPS FOR FOREIGNERS
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROME’S CULTURAL SCENE, EVENTS, AND LIFESTYLE
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CONTENTS
n. 09 | year 13 | SEPTEMBER 2025
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FEATURES
04 BACK TO SCHOOL: WORK-FRIENDLY CAFES
08 BACK TO SCHOOL: BOOKSHOPS
10 BACK TO SCHOOL: LIBRARIES
12 BACK TO SCHOOL: CO-WORKING SPACES
14 MUST-SEE EXHIBITIONS IN ROME THIS FALL
18 ROME GELATO GUIDE
24 THREE DAYS IN ROME
32 ROME’S MUST-HAVE APPS
38 MUST SEE: FLYING IN THE SKY ZIPLINE
40 ROMEING SHOP: POTTERY WORKSHOP
REVIEWS
42 EATING
46 DRINKING
48 SHOPPING
EVENTS
50 BEST OF
60 MUSIC
62 ART&CULT
64 THIS MONTH IN MUSEUMS
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68 BEST ROOFTOP BARS IN FLORENCE
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CASADANTE
Piazza Dante, 8 (Esquilino)
BACK TO SCHOOL: WORK-FRIENDLY CAFES
Casadante is a spacious, open-concept restaurant
with a trendy, intellectual vibe. The space is
multifunctional, divided into four distinct rooms,
each with its own unique identity. During the day,
guests can use free Wi-Fi and stay to work in the
restaurant.
BARNUM
Via del Pellegrino, 87 (Campo de’ Fiori)
Make yourself at home in this playfully decorated
spot near Campo de’Fiori, featuring a menu that
is constantly changing (we highly recommend the
Croque Monsieur with turmeric bread). There is
free Wi-Fi so this is one of the few places where
you can work in Rome in a friendly, cozy setting.
Back to School
Summer vacation is over. The Eternal city is getting crowded
again, Roman rush hour is back on the table and students
are ready to begin another academic year. We know that
transitioning from sandy beaches to college classrooms can
be tough. But we’re here to help you make your transition as
stress-free as possible with a list of the best libraries to study in,
the coolest bookshops to purchase your books and the greatest
work-friendly cafes with Wi-Fi. It’s back to school, but it’s also
good to be back.
CHIOSTRO DEL BRAMANTE
Arco della Pace, 5 (Navona)
If you are looking for a more scenic view while
working, come here as the outdoor seating
available overlooks the main courtyard of the
museum, giving you a chance to be outdoors on a
nice day. The relaxing and comfortable atmosphere
is great for anyone that just wants to “wind down”
or study alike. Away from the crowds, you will
be sure to find some quiet time in this charming
setting not too far from Piazza Navona.
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CAFFÈ LETTERARIO
Via Ostiense, 95 (Ostiense)
CINEMA TROISI
Via Girolamo Induno, 1 (Trastevere)
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Caffè Letterario stands out among Rome’s
coworking cafes, catering to a diverse range of
students and freelancers. For just €5, you can enjoy
a drink or a treat while working in this welcoming
space. The venue boasts ample space and an
extensive collection of books available for browsing
and purchase. Moreover, it features dedicated areas
where you can admire a delightful showcase of
design objects.
MATERIA
Via Andrea Provana, 7 (San Giovanni)
This is one of, if not THE best place to work and
study in Rome, for one simple reason: it is open
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and it’s free. This
place is at once a cinema, a café, and a library,
and of course, it has free Wi-Fi. You can come
here anytime your home setup falls short, and at
night, this can be the place where you can nurture
the ideas that refuse to let you sleep. Additionally,
during breaks, you can enjoy delicious tea, coffee,
salads, and carefully prepared sandwiches.
T-BAR
Materia, a Scandinavian style caffè in the San
Giovanni neighbourhood, welcomes freelancers and
students in its tastefully furnished bright spaces.
From the magazine and plants to the free Wi-Fi, at
Materia you’ll feel as if you’re working from home
or your own office. With its seasonal breakfast,
brunch and lunch menus and a great selection of
food and coffee for a quick break, Materia is surely
one of our favorite places to work in Rome.
ZALIB
Via Ostiense, 182a (Ostiense / San Paolo)
T Bar, just 500 meters from the San Paolo metro
station, offers you the perfect ambiance to focus
and work. Open from 8am to 2am, you’ll have
all the flexibility you need. Start your day with a
delicious breakfast then work through lunch which
runs from 12 noon to 3pm, and after (smart)work
you can stay at the T Bar for the aperitivo. In the
more nightly hours, the atmosphere comes alive
with music starting at 10pm.
Via Della Penitenza, 35 (Trastevere)
Zalib is a cultural center in the heart of Trastevere,
run by a group of enterprising young people who
organize music, art, literature and other social
events and workshops. The venue is spacious, with
an indoor and an outdoor area, offering the chance
to find peace and silence among the garden plants
in the summer, or warmth and comfort in the winter
months. Keep in mind that Zalib, being a cultural
association, requires annual membership.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: BOOKSHOPS
OTHERWISE BOOKSHOP
Via del Governo Vecchio, 80 (Navona)
This bookshop may be your new favorite
bookstore in Rome. Two cozy rooms pack popular
contemporary fiction, addictive classics, children’s
books, witty postcards, and decorative notebooks.
Sleepless bookworms can enjoy late night shopping
with the store’s extended hours, and readers can
attend the store’s ongoing book launches, reading
groups, and literary events.
OPEN DOOR BOOKSHOP
Via della Lungaretta, 23 (Trastevere)
These guys have been saving bookworm expats
for the past 30 years with their great selection of
English, French and Spanish books. There’s an
eclectic mix of genres and they also stock and buy
secondhand books. They often host small concerts
and book presentations and their whole philosophy
is very much for those who take pleasure in
browsing for the perfect escapism on the page.
SPAZIO SETTE LIBRERIA
Via dei Barbieri, 7 (Centro Storico)
This is a wonderful three-storey, 400-squaremetre
bookstore that hosts meetings, events and
exhibitions, taking the place of a historic design
shop, whose name and logo it has retained. Spazio
Sette offers an assortment spanning all areas, from
fiction to non-fiction, from thriller to photography,
from design to theatre, and even a section
dedicated to children’s literature.
ALMOST CORNER BOOKSHOP
Via del Moro, 45 (Trastevere)
This little bookshop is the perfect place to escape
the hectic pace of city life and get lost in a good
book for a couple hours. Locals love coming here
because it’s a taste of Trastevere that hasn’t faded
away in the fast developing neighborhood full of
shops. Almost Corner has a beautiful assortment of
new and used books in English where you can find
classics and some newer titles.
SHELL LIBRERIA BISTROT
Vicolo della Fontana, 28 (Salario/Trieste)
Shell Libreria Bistrot is a cultural space located in
front of Villa Paganini Park in Rome’s Salario-Trieste
district. This unique venue combines a bookstore
with a bistro, creating a meeting point for book
lovers, food enthusiasts, and culture seekers.
In addition to offering a selection of books for
purchase, Shell Libreria Bistrot serves breakfast,
lunch, and aperitifs, making it an ideal spot for
socializing and attending cultural events. Its cozy
and creative atmosphere makes it perfect for those
looking to immerse themselves in an artistic and
inspiring environment.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: LIBRARIES
BACK TO SCHOOL: LIBRARIES
BIBLIOTECA VALLICELLIANA
Piazza della Chiesa Nuova, 18
The Vallicelliana Library is a gorgeous
Baroque library, founded in 1565 by an Italian
priest called Filippo Neri. The collection of
around 130,000 volumes, including vellumbound
wonders, is primarily made up of
religious works documenting the Reformation
and the Counterreformation and medieval
history. There is also a small but notable
collection of texts related to music and a
collection of photographs. Open to anyone 16
years and older with valid documentation.
BIBLIOTECA CASANATENSE
Via S. Ignazio, 52 (Centro Storico)
The Dominican cardinal Girolamo Casanata
opened this library to the general public
in 1701. Since 1870, however, the Italian
government has administered the library.
The original catalogue was around 25,000
volumes and donated by Casanata to the
Dominican convent of Santa Maria sopra
Minerva along with a large endowment fund
for the purchase new books. Amongst the
library’s possessions are Greek and Hebrew
texts, Roman governmental proclamations,
and comedies of the 17th and 18th
centuries. Open to anyone 16 years and older
with valid documentation.
BIBLIOTECA DEL SENATO
Piazza della Minerva, 38 (Pantheon)
The library of the Senate opened its
doors to the public in 2003. It provides a
wealth of about 700,000 volumes, about
3,000 periodicals and 600 Italian and
foreign newspapers, the most important
collection of Statutes of Municipalities and
corporations from the late Middle Ages to
the contemporary age, ancient editions of
Common and Canon Law, one of the richest
collections of 19th century periodicals and
much more. The library is open to anyone
16 years and older with valid documentation
after having filled in a form.
BIBLIOTECA ANGELICA
Piazza Sant’Agostino, 8 (Navona)
Established in 1604 by the Augustinian bishop
Angelo Rocca, it was first opened to the public
in 1609. It holds around 120,000 manuscripts.
Assets include key documents on the
Reformation and Counter-Reformation, Bibles,
2,700 Latin, Greek and Oriental volumes, plus
Italian literature and theatre from the 15th to
18th centuries. Highlights are rare editions
of works by Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio.
Open to anyone 16 years and older with valid
documentation.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: CO-WORKING SPACES
BACK TO SCHOOL: CO-WORKING SPACES
PICK CENTER
Via Boezio, 4 (Prati)
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FAMO COSE
Via Caltanisetta, 26 (Pigneto)
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FLUVIO BY INDUSTRIE FLUVIALI
Via del Porto Fluviale, 35 (Ostiense)
THE SOCIAL HUB ROME
Viale dello Scalo San Lorenzo, 10 (San Lorenzo)
Just north of Castel Sant’Angelo lies
Pick Center, a coworking site in the Prati
district of Rome. Pick Center is your
home away from home; it promotes
both comfort and focus for innovative
collaborations and connections
among professionals, freelancers, and
companies. Choose between nomad
and resident stations to best suit your
working style. When you need a break,
try your hand at foosball, grab an
espresso at the cafe, or take Fido for a
walk–yes, Pick Center is pet friendly!
Consider Famo Cose your toolbox
for success. Famo Cose is the
“makerspace” for creating new
opportunities, experimenting, sharing,
and learning. This coworking site
provides the heavy-duty tools for
professionals to develop their own
projects, including plotters, 3D printers
and scanners, painting, laser cutters,
and carpentry and electronic tools.
Choose from a variety of plans to build
your micro-enterprise or startup at your
own pace. Happy making!
Originally a wool-washing factory (early
1900s), Fluvio by Industrie Fluviali is now a
modern, fully accessible hub for coworking
and events. It offers nine offices in various
sizes, dedicated and private desks,
virtual offices, plus meeting rooms and a
conference hall. Clean lines with bold color
accents keep creativity flowing, while the
on-site bistrot serves coffee, tea, water, and
light bites. Open to creatives, professionals,
startups, and companies, Fluvio champions
cultural, social, and technological innovation.
In the heart of San Lorenzo, The Social
Hub Rome is a hybrid space combining
coworking, hotel, and community. It offers
flexible hot desks, dedicated desks, private
offices, and meeting rooms, with 24/7
access. Perks include a gym with classes,
curated events, a members’ lounge,
discounts at the bar/restaurant, and a rooftop
pool. Day passes (€35) and memberships
are available (from €121/month). Perfect for
digital nomads and teams seeking a lively
environment.
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THE BEST EXHIBITIONS IN ROME THIS AUTUMN
Dalí:
Revolution and Tradition
! Palazzo Cipolla
a1 October 17, 2025 to February 1, 2026
Meanwhile, surrealism takes center
stage at Palazzo Cipolla with Dalí:
Revolution and Tradition, opening October
17 and continuing until February 1,
2026, exploring the Spanish icon’s bold
experimentation and dreamlike visions. It
will be possible to admire more than 60
artworks including paintings and drawings
borrowed from major Spanish institutions such as the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, the
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Uffizi Galleries.
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The Best Exhibitions
in Rome this Autumn
What’s on this Fall: art events to mark on your calendar
Rome is preparing to welcome art lovers with a wide offer of exhibitions
this coming season, featuring world known painters as well as
contemporary artists. From Gauguin’s evocative travel diaries to Mucha’s
graceful Art Nouveau and Dalí’s dreamlike surrealism, the autumn art
scene promises an interesting journey through time, borders, culture and
artistic expression.
Gauguin:
The Noa Noa Diary and
Other Adventures
! Historical Museum of the Infantry
a1 September 6, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Opening the cultural calendar on
September 6, 2025, Gauguin: The Noa
Noa Diary and Other Adventures at the
Historical Museum of the Infantry. The
exhibition is ispired by the French artist’s
memories as collected in his Tahiti travel
journal. In addition to the painter’s observations, the diary includes xilographies which depict
Polynesian’s myths and traditions. Visitors will be able to see a series of lytographies coming
from the book Avant et Après and to understand the artist’s work getting a glimpse at his
personal notebook. This exhibition will run until January 25, 2026.
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THE BEST EXHIBITIONS IN ROME THIS AUTUMN
THE BEST EXHIBITIONS IN ROME THIS AUTUMN
Alphonse Mucha (Art
Nouveau & Belle Époque)
! Palazzo Bonaparte
a1 October 8, 2025 to March 8, 2026
At Palazzo Bonaparte, from October 8,
2025, visitors can immerse themselves
in the elegance of the Belle Époque with
Alphonse Mucha, a major retrospective
on the Czech master of Art Nouveau,
open through March 8, 2026. In addition
to more than 150 artworks by Mucha,
the exhibition will focus on the theme of beauty and feminine charm with the extraordinary
presence of the painting Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli coming from the Royal Museum of
Turin.
Picasso:
The language of Ideas
! Historical Museum of the Infantry
a1 October 4, 2025, to January 25, 2026
Just a month later, on October 4, the
same venue will host the exhibition
entitled Picasso: The language of Ideas,
a showcase of the artist’s lithographs,
ceramics, and drawings, also on view until
January 25, 2026. The show unfolds across six thematic sections, tracing Picasso’s journey
from academic realism to his innovative work on the art of inscription. On display there will
be numerous lithographs and etchings covering the major phases of his career, alongside a
significant collection of ceramics that reveal his talent for transforming different materials into
creative objects. A standout feature is the section dedicated to his less known work for the
Russian ballets, with original costumes and set designs for Le Tricorne, inspired by Spanish
folk traditions.
9th edition of the Graziadei Photography Award:
Nicola Di Giorgio
! MAXXI
a1 September 19, 2025 to November 2, 2025
Contemporary photography also claims the spotlight with the 9th Edition of the Graziadei
Photography Award, featuring Nicola Di Giorgio’s innovative works centered on materiality
and architecture, on view at MAXXI from September 19 to November 2, 2025. Calcestruzzo
(Concrete) is a multidisciplinary project that investigates the pervasive role of concrete in the
modern Italian landscape. Through photography and installation, it explores interconnected
themes—from the material’s historical and scientific relevance to personal and urban
narratives—highlighting the relationship between natural and artificial forces shaping cities.
Treasures of the
Pharaohs
! Scuderie del Quirinale
a1 October 23, 2025 to May 3, 2026
For those drawn to the mysteries of
ancient civilizations, Treasures of the
Pharaohs at the Scuderie del Quirinale
opens on October 23, 2025, offering
a rare glimpse into the splendor of
ancient Egypt. The exhibition offers a rare and unmissable chance to view 130 masterpieces
from Egypt’s most prestigious museums. Through these works of art, visitors can explore
the fascinating journey of ancient Egypt—from its earliest origins, through the golden age
of the New Kingdom and the Third Intermediate Period, to some of the most remarkable
archaeological discoveries in recent times. The exhibition runs until May 3, 2026.
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THE GELATERIA GUIDE
THE GELATERIA GUIDE
A guide to the best gelato in Rome
Gelato San Lorenzo
Via Tiburtina, 6 (San Lorenzo);
Circonvallazione Nomentana 282 (Bologna)
Via Gargano, 6/8 (Piazza Sempione)
Piazza Alessandria, 19 (Porta Pia)
The main focus of owners Maurizio and Flavia of
Gelato San Lorenzo is to create a model of pure
gelato in Rome, with 100% natural ingredients,
free of the added, unnatural substitutes that are
often used to give gelato its taste, sweetness and
consistency. Every flavor served at Gelato San Lorenzo is clear of food coloring, unnatural
flavors and trans fats. All flavors are created every day in their laboratory from fresh
ingredients.
Formaessenza di Stefano
Ferrara
Via Enrico Fermi, 102/104 (Marconi)
Formaessenza is a unique gelateria with an
industrial style, featuring earth-colored bricks and
an open-view laboratory. It offers a new vision of
gelato through innovative techniques and product
lines, including Kelato®, completely sugar-free,
ideal for those following specific diets such as
people with obesity, type 1 and 2 diabetes, cancer
patients, and those with cardiovascular diseases.
Cremilla
Via di Porta Castello, 39 (Prati)
Cremilla tells us a story of local
farmers and food artisans committed
to creating a product where taste and
quality meet naturally. Besides a great
selection of ice cream, Cremilla offers
fresh seasonal juices, crepes – either
plain or chocolate, flavoured waffles,
pancakes, smoothies, milkshakes and
organic yoghurt.
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THE GELATERIA GUIDE
THE GELATERIA GUIDE
Fatamorgana
Piazza degli Zingari, 5 (Monti)
Via Roma Libera, 11 (Trastevere)
Via della Croce, 46 (Via del Corso)
Via dei Chiavari (centro Storico)
Via Aosta 3 (Re di Roma)
Via Lago di Lesina, 9/11 (Nemorense)
Each visit to Fatamorgana is a new adventure
for your taste buds. They change their selection
frequently and their more creative flavors range
from black rice and rose petal, to avocado, white wine, and lime, to their bestseller, basil,
walnuts, and honey. Gelati made without sugar and dairy are available, as are gluten-free
cones.
Otaleg
Via di San Cosimato 14/a (Trastevere)
Viale dei Quattro Venti, 70 (Monteverde)
To understand Otaleg’s approach to gelato,
just step into the store. Marco Radicioni is
the most famous unconventional ice cream
maker in Rome. In his Otaleg! shops in
Trastevere and Monteverde, he offers classic
evergreen flavors alongside more daring
creations like guacamole, spicy ketchup, or
salmon.
Günther
Piazza di Sant’Eustachio, 47 (Pantheon)
Via dei Pettinari, 43 (Campo de’ Fiori)
Via Giolitti 36 (Mercato Centrale Stazione Termini)
With four gelato shops scattered around
the historic centre of Rome, there’s no
excuse not to try Günther’s gelato in Rome.
Top-notch ingredients, seasonality and fresh
fruit are at the base of Gunther Rohregger’s
philosophy.
Pellegrino Gelateria
Monteforte
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 148 (Navona)
The Monteforte bakery is expanding not only
with Mons cocktail bar and La Quercia tavern,
but also with Pellegrino Gelateria Monteforte.
A small shop with a counter between Regola
and Parione Pellegrino districts, offering a
small but high-quality selection of delicious
ice creams such as amarena cherry, bacio,
coconut, peanut butter, and caramel. Ice
cream cakes and ice cream bars are also
available.
Neve di Latte
Via Luigi Poletti, 6 (Flaminio)
Via Federico Cesi, 1 (Prati)
Via Veneto, 112 (Barberini)
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 140 (Centro Storico)
Piazza Carlo Alberto Scotti, 12 (Colli Portuensi)
Neve di Latte offers delicate, genuine
and light flavors created though the use
of organic products. From DOC and DOP
hazelnuts, pistachios and peanuts to
strictly seasonal fruits… All flavors are
absolutely free of dyes, refined sugars and
chemical preservative.
Come il Latte
Via Silvio Spaventa, 24 (Repubblica/Barberini)
Come il Latte is dedicated to quality, and
creates flavors with seasonal ingredients. If the
richness of the gelato isn’t enough, you can add
swirls of chocolate or flavored cream topping.
Try their summer fruit flavours, or, if you like
something richer, their salted caramel.
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THE GELATERIA GUIDE
THE GELATERIA GUIDE
Gelateria Torcè
Viale dell’Arte 9A (EUR)
Viale Aventino, 59 (Circo Massimo)
Viale Marconi, 445 (Ostiense)
Piazza Euclide, 25 (Parioli)
Gelateria dei Gracchi
Via dei Gracchi, 272 (Prati)
Via di Ripetta, 261 (Piazza del Popolo)
Viale delle Province, 30 (Piazza Bologna)
Skip the tourist traps around St.Peter’s
Basilica and Piazza del Popolo, and make a
beeline for Gelateria dei Gracchi, consistently
rated as one of the best gelato in Rome.
Gracchi’s flavors faithfully follow the seasons,
and range from apple and mint, to rum spiked
chocolate, to sweet melone, or cantaloupe.
La Gourmandise
Via Felice Cavallotti 36/B (Monteverde)
La Gourmandise mixes exotic ingredients
like lavender, saffron, ginger, and rose
water to natural ingredients often sourced
at the open-air market on the parallel
street. For the lactose intolerant, there
are water-based tastes such as honey
mango as well as gluten-free options. This
gelateria has also been awarded three
cones by Gambero Rosso, a prestigious
recognition in the world of Italian gelato.
Found in various locations just outside of the
city center, Il Gelato di Claudio Torcè offers
a selection of flavors to fit anyone’s fancy.
Boasting an impressive 13 different chocolate
combinations alone, they also head in a savory
direction, going as far as a spicy jalapeno or bold
gorgonzola!
Frigidarium
Via del Governo Vecchio, 112 (Navona)
Frigidarium is an artisanal gelateria that blends
ancient and modern techniques to create
intensive flavors. The balanced combination
of quality ingredients – cherry-picked by the
owners each day – creates a special tasting
experience. Don’t expect your typical flavors at
Frigidarium.
Gelateria del Teatro
Via dei Coronari, 65 (Navona)
Via San Simone, 70 (Navona)
Lungotevere dei Vallati, 25 (Campo dei Fiori)
Gelateria del Teatro concocts its gelato
with high-quality ingredients like Avola
almonds from Sicily and lemons from the
Amalfi Coast. Flavors range from classics
like strawberry and coffee, to wildcards like
lavender with white peach, dark chocolate
infused with red wine, and sage with
raspberry.
Gelateria Fassi:
Il Palazzo del Freddo
Via Principe Eugenio, 65 (Esquilino)
Established in 1880, this family-run gelateria
is said to be the oldest in Rome! Over 100
years later, with ample seating and an even
bigger array of flavours, Il Palazzo del Freddo
is still as popular as ever. Gelato is freshly
made daily and to this day remains faithful to
the original recipes of founder Giovanni Fassi.
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3 DAYS
IN ROME
Places to visit
in three days
in Rome
Are you planning a short trip to Rome with
only three days to explore the its wonders?
Rome has countless attractions to choose
from, and narrowing down your itinerary can
be overwhelming. But we’ve got you covered!
We’ve created a three-day itinerary to help
you make the most of your time in the Eternal
City.
While we’ve had to leave out a lot of great
spots in the city in order to keep things brief,
this itinerary is a perfect starting point for
your Roman adventure. You’ll see all the main
attractions that make Rome famous worldwide:
the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish Steps,
and much more. So, keep reading to discover
the best of Rome in three days!
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PLACES TO VISIT IN THREE DAYS IN ROME
DAY ONE
Historic
Centre
PLACES TO VISIT IN THREE DAYS IN ROME
Head down the luxurious Via dei Condotti for some mandatory window-shopping until you
see the grand Fendi store. Take a left here and you’ll be on your way to the Trevi Fountain.
If you’re not keen on mass tourists or you’ve seen the famous ‘Dolce Vita Fountain’ before, in
this same direction at the end of Via del Corso is the magnificent Palazzo Doria Pamphilij.
This privately owned palace hosts one of the most incredible collections of art and sculptures
in Rome. Aside from the art, it is worth the entrance fee, just to enter this palazzo and see how
Roman aristocracy lived once upon a time.
Start your day in the historic centre of Rome,
where you can wander down cobblestone
alleyways, through romantic piazzas, shop,
eat and take in the heart of the city all on
foot.
Let’s start at Metro stop Spagna. You
walk out and you’re in Piazza di Spagna,
often referred to as the Spanish Steps. Head
to the right up Via del Babuino towards
Piazza del Popolo. Stop for a caffè at the
famous cafe/bar Canova, where you can
people-watch in the seats facing the piazza
or pay less and drink your coffee at the bar
Italian-style.
From here wander up the path that winds
from Piazza del Popolo to the lookout in
Rome’s most beautiful park Villa Borghese.
This spot is called Pincio and allows a
panoramic view over the entire city. You
can stroll through the gardens to the lake
where you can hire a rowboat or to the
opulent Galleria Borghese, for classic art
in a breathtaking palazzo. But if your time
is limited, head back down to Piazza del
Popolo.
You might be hungry at this point. Walking
back down Via del Babuino, turn left down
a little side street called Via Margutta.
At number 1 you will find Babette
(06.3211559), where you can enjoy a
delicious but gourmet buffet either inside
or out in their courtyard in amongst chic
locals and stylish visitors from the nearby
Hotel de Russie. Don’t forget to try their
secret recipe ‘Torta di Babette’–this lighter
version of cheesecake made with ricotta is
scrumptious.
After a lazy lunch wander down the length
of Via Margutta and you’ll find one of the
prettiest streets in Rome, filled with art
galleries and a serenity that contrasts
with the rush of people in nearby Piazza di
Spagna.
From here you can head back up Via del Corso, cross the elegant Piazza San Lorenzo in
Lucina (stop for a coffee at the cafe/bar Ciampini if you want to gaze at some truly elegant
men and women of Rome) and up Via Campo Marzio on your way to what I believe is the
best monument in Rome: the awe-inspiring Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda.
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PLACES TO VISIT IN THREE DAYS IN ROME
PLACES TO VISIT IN THREE DAYS IN ROME
To take the beauty overload even further, from
here cross to Piazza Navona, with its spectacular
fountains and atmosphere; however, eating in
this piazza is strictly for tourists. Slip down the
little alleyway near Caffe Bernini and wind your way
through to Via dei Coronari. Here you will find one
of best gelateria in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro.
Rest your feet a while in this picturesque setting
while licking white chocolate and basil or fig, ricotta
and almond gelato.
You might be ready for an aperitivo. Among the
options we recommend are Salotto 42 in Piazza
di Pietra, Enoteca Il Goccetto on Via dei Banchi
Vecchi, and Camponeschi in Piazza Farnese,
where if you’re lucky, you can enjoy an aperitif at
one of the tables outside.
For dinner, we invite you to read our guide to the
best restaurants in the historic center of Rome.
After dinner, Bar del Fico in Piazza del Fico is
always great for drinks and socializing, as well as
Osteria delle Coppelle.
Complete your day one in Rome with some Experiences or Tours:
DAY TWO
Vatican
Trastevere
Start your day nice and early and take in the world-famous Vatican City. See the Vatican
Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s and after all that art and majesty, you’ll be out just
in time for lunch. Choose the place that inspires you the most among those we recommend in
our guide to the best restaurants near the Vatican.
Walk into the charming Borgo Pio, a small and peaceful maze of narrow streets. Just a
few steps from Borgo Pio, you can visit one of Rome’s symbols: Castel Sant’Angelo (or The
Mausoleum of Hadrian). The view over the roof of Rome that you can enjoy from the terrace
is worth the ticket price. Catch a bus or taxi to Trastevere and spend the afternoon getting
lost in its rambling laneways, perhaps indulging in yet another gelato in the main square of
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Around sunset you can head up to the nearby bar
Freni e Frizioni on Via del Politeama or to Cvlto near Piazza Trilussa for a great aperitif. After
which, just around the corner in Piazza della Malva, you can devour a plate of traditional
carbonara at Ristorante Zi’ Mberto or in one of the places you can find in our guide to the
best restaurants in Trastevere.
Complete your day two in Rome with some Experiences or Tours:
WINE TASTING
EXPERIENCE
ROME GOLF
CART TOUR
PANTHEON
PRIVATE TOUR
VATICAN
TOURS
MOSAIC-MAKING
WORKSHOP IN
TRASTEVERE
TRASTEVERE
FOOD TOUR
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PLACES TO VISIT IN THREE DAYS IN ROME
PLACES TO VISIT IN THREE DAYS IN ROME
DAY THREE
Colosseum
Monti
Testaccio
Start your morning in the cool and
charactertistic neighborhood of Monti
(Metro Cavour). Have breakfast or morning
tea out at the Antico Forno ai Serpenti
on the corner of Via dei Serpenti and Via
Panisperna, a bakery filled with delicious
pastries and sweets. Take a stroll around this
quaint but trendy quarter and pick up some
vintage finds and pick up a piece of pizza or
a panino-to-go from one of the little pizzerie
al taglio (pizza by the slice) before heading to
a tour of the Colosseum, just down the road.
You may want to visit the Imperial Forums
while you’re in this area. And just a bit
further on, in Piazza Venezia, it’s worth
venturing up to Il Vittoriano, or the big white
wedding cake monument, for the frescoes,
the views of the city and the sheer grandeur
of the building.
From here it’s just a short walk down to
the Jewish Ghetto, which is filled with old
palazzi and the cute little square Piazza
Mattei with its famous turtle fountain. The
Jewish Quarter in Rome is also a great
spot to partake of delicious fresh bread or
a traditional Jewish-style fried artichoke.
Jump in a taxi from here and for about
€10/15 you can get to Testaccio, the working
class neighborhood with some rustic spots
for serious foodies. Take a stroll through the
beautiful Non-Catholic Cemetery, a place of
quiet and peace that gently pulls you away
from the city traffic. And don’t forget to
visit the Testaccio Market (open only in the
morning until 3:30 pm), it’s the perfect place
for a leisurely foodie day out with the locals.
At aperitivo time, head to Piazza Testaccio
where you’ll find several bars to enjoy a
refreshing beer. For dinner, you’ll be spoiled
for choice. Try Pecorino on Via Galvani 64,
or Fraschetta di Mastro Giorgio on Via
Mastro Giorgio 19, or read our guide to the
best restaurants in Testaccio.
Complete your day three in Rome with some Experiences or Tours:
COLOSSEUM
TOURS
LEARN TO
MAKE GELATO
TESTACCIO
WALKING TOUR
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n Best Apps For Foreigners In Rome
When it comes to navigating the city like a local, Rome is such a popular destination
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phone? With these apps, you can explore the city’s food culture, brush up on your
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MEDINACTION
When abroad, finding
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ACQUEA
Acquea is an ecofriendly
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shows directions to
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The app also includes
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FOOD LOVERS
TOO GOOD TO GO
Too Good To Go helps fight food waste by connecting you with cafes,
restaurants, and shops that have unsold food at the end of the day. You
can reserve a surprise box of meals or treats for around €5 and pick it
up at the set time. It’s a win-win: save perfectly good food from the trash,
enjoy full meals at a fraction of the price, and support a more sustainable
way of eating.
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ON THE GO....
URBI
Urbi is the easiest way
to navigate Rome’s
many car, scooter,
bike sharing, and taxi
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juggle multiple apps,
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in one place. You’ll still
need accounts with
each provider, but Urbi
makes finding and
booking the best option
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MOONEYGO
PROBUS
Probus (Probus Rome)
is a lightweight, nofrills
transit app that
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route maps, simple
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relies on official data,
accuracy is generally
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dependable everyday
companion for getting
around the capital.
MooneyGo is one of Italy’s most complete mobility apps: in Rome
you can buy ATAC tickets and passes, validate rides, and pay for
parking directly from your phone. It also supports 140+ transport
operators nationwide with route planning, train and bus ticketing,
plus extras like e-toll and roadside assistance. Service availability
varies by city, but in Rome it works smoothly for both visitors and
residents.
CITY GUIDES
UNEXPECTED.IT ROME
UNEXPECTED.IT ROME is a city-backed guide that takes you beyond the
classic sights with seven curated walking routes through lesser-known
districts and parks. From Quadraro’s murals to Tor Marancia, the Caffarella
and Aqueducts Park, each itinerary blends street art, archaeology, and
nature. With clear maps and storytelling, it promotes slow, sustainable
tourism—ideal for curious visitors seeking a different side of Rome.
JULIA – YOUR ROMA PERSONAL ASSISTANT
JULIA is Rome’s official virtual assistant, available 24/7 in 80+ languages.
It provides certified info on transport, events, museums, dining, services,
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Location-based tips make it easy to find what’s nearby. No app needed—
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chat. A reliable, lightweight guide for visitors and residents alike.
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Fly at 172 km/h: Europe’s Longest and
Fastest Zipline Adventure!
Experience the Thrill of Flying – Only 60 Minutes from Rome
Flying in The Sky
Rocca Massima
Weekday Rates: Solo flight: €39; Tandem flight: €70
Weekend: Solo flight: €45; Tandem flight: €78
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If you’re looking for an unforgettable
adrenaline-fueled experience just a
short drive from Rome, Flying In The
Sky offers something truly unique: the
longest and fastest zipline in Europe,
where you can soar through the
skies at breathtaking speeds, taking
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Welcome to Rocca Massima, a medieval
hilltop village perched 730 meters
above sea level in the Lepini Mountains.
From this picturesque setting, a cable
stretches across valleys and hillsides,
offering you the chance to live a oncein-a-lifetime
adventure that combines
thrill, beauty, and freedom in equal
measure.
FLY AT 172 KM/H: EUROPE’S LONGEST AND FASTEST ZIPLINE ADVENTURE!
A Flight You’ll Never Forget
The zipline at Flying In The Sky is no ordinary ride. Measuring 2,225 meters in length and
suspended up to 210 meters above the ground, it stretches from Rocca Massima to the
foothills of the Lepini range, offering a vertical drop of 350 meters. Riders reach an average
speed of 110 km/h, with a maximum velocity of 172 km/h, making it one of the fastest
ziplines on the planet. What makes this experience even more extraordinary is that it’s
accessible to almost everyone. Unlike paragliding or skydiving, you don’t need any special
skills or training. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a nature lover, or just someone looking for
a new adventure, Flying In The Sky is the perfect way to embrace the sensation of flying —
safely and securely.
What to Expect: The Experience from Start to Finish
Your journey begins in the heart of Rocca Massima, just 60 km from Rome, easily reachable
by car via the A1 motorway (exit Valmontone). After a short check-in, you’ll be fitted with all
the necessary equipment, harness, helmet, and gear certified to international safety standards.
The staff is professional, friendly, and ready to guide you through every step.
Once you’re set, you’ll head to the launch platform at 730 meters elevation. Take a deep
breath, admire the view… and then it’s time to fly! As you’re released, you’ll feel the surge of
adrenaline as the ground drops away and the wind rushes past you. For nearly a full minute,
you’ll glide through the air like a hawk, crossing over ancient olive groves, rugged limestone
cliffs, and dramatic karst valleys, all under the open sky. The arrival point is located at 380
meters altitude, where a team is waiting to help you land smoothly and safely. From there, you
can choose to take the shuttle bus back to Rocca Massima (included in your ticket), or opt for
a scenic trekking route if you’re up for a bit of post-flight adventure on foot.
Ready to Fly?
Book online with just a €5 deposit at www.flyinginthesky.it, or send a message on WhatsApp:
+39 370 137 4446. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just to conquer your fears, this
is more than an activity - it’s a memory that will stay with you forever. If you don’t have a car
to reach Rocca Massima, a shuttle service is available from Cisterna di Latina railway station
at a cost of €20 per person (round trip).
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Pottery Workshop in Rome for
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Join local pottery artisans for the exciting workshop at their studio in Monteverde to learn how
to work with raw clay, pottery wheel, and glaze. Try making a bowl with your own hands and
decorate it expressing your imagination!
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Luisa, Maria Flora, Maria Grazia are three ceramic masters who are passionate about clay.
It is a unique medium that helps people to bring their creative visions to life. At their studio,
artisans crafted this workshop to offer others an opportunity to experience the artistic side of
the pottery making process. Immersed in creative space surrounded by clay, ceramic, wheels
and modeling tools, you will find yourself experimenting with traditional pottery techniques and
eventually turning this raw ductile material into a beautiful piece of art.
Highlights
• Hands-on experience with the ceramic wheel
• Get hands-on modelling the unique shape and details to customize your
ceramic bowl
• Expert pottery instructors with 30 years of experience
• Introduction to ceramics
• Fully equipped pottery studio
• Small group setting
Inclusions
• Raw clay
• Apron and working tools
Exclusions
• Firing the produced piece is not included. If you wish to have your piece
fired and delivered to your home, it is possible to receive a personalized
quote.
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EATING
EATING
IL MARCHESE
Via di Ripetta, 162 (Centro Storico)
Daily 12:30pm – 2am
06.90218872
ilmarcheseroma.it
ilmarcheseroma
Il Marchese unites the best of two worlds: a bar with
elegant French salon accents and pompous chandeliers,
and a restaurant with the coziness of a Roman trattoria.
But it’s not just the décor that’s impressive. When you
walk into Il Marchese you step inside Europe’s first Amaro
bar with more than 500 different Amaro labels.
During the recent G20 in Rome, Il Marchese had two
special customers: the American First Lady Jill Biden
and the French Première Dame Brigitte Macron. The two
ladies said they were “delighted with the lovely welcome”,
complimenting the staff and the quality of the products.
ll Marchese takes its name from the Marchese del Grillo,
a symbol of Rome’s inimitable spirit– a true gentleman,
but always inclined to irony, a lover of tradition, but also
appreciated by those who come from different cultures.
Here, with Chef Daniele Roppo, you’re sure to have a
fantastic dining experience. The culinary philosophy has strong Roman roots and is inspired
by traditional recipes that are lightened according to a contemporary taste, also offering
vegetarian dishes. Quality is always a priority. Ingredients are purchased from local producers.
The amaro and cocktail bar at Il Marchese pays tribute to the elegance of 19th-century
French aristocracy, with precious stuccoes, wallpapers, and velvets. The cocktails here are
perfect for an after-dinner drink or as an aperitif. Each signature drink is crafted with premium
ingredients expertly mixed. Leading the cocktail bar is Fabrizio Valeriani, a bartender with
extensive experience.
UNIQUE AL PALATINO GARDEN RESTAURANT
Via di San Teodoro, 48 (Palatine)
Daily, from 7pm
06.69921077
uniquealpalatino
alpalatinoristorante.it
In front of Rome’s Palatine Hill and inside 400 years
of history lies Unique al Palatino Garden Restaurant
– the lush outdoor restaurant of the four-star Kolbe
Hotel Rome. Originally a monastery, the building was
transformed into a hotel and restaurant in 2007.
Since then, Unique al Palatino Garden Restaurant has
become one of our favorite spots for enjoying an al
fresco dinner in the heart of Rome.
The area has recently gained even more beauty and
tranquility thanks to the construction of a new sidewalk
along Via di San Teodoro, perfect for an evening stroll
around the Colosseum archaeological park after dinner.
Step into this garden restaurant, where blooming
flowers, centuries-old olive trees, and fragrant
citrus create a dreamlike escape. Unique al Palatino
Garden Restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine
with a contemporary twist using innovative cooking
techniques. Ingredients are fresh and the produce is exclusively Italian for an emotional
experience around the Italian territory.We especially love their seafood offerings. As a starter,
we tried and adored their tuna tartare with avocado. For the first course, their delicate sea
bass ravioli with prawns, asparagus tips, and lemon zest is a must-try. And as a second
course, who could resist their frittura: delicious fried prawns and shrimp, still incredibly
delicate. There are also tasty options for vegetarians. The superb wine list and the excellent
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T
ROOFTOP
SAKE BOUTIQUE IZAKAYA
Piazza Albania, 1 (Aventino)
Open every day, 12pm-3pm, 6pm-1am
sakeboutique.it
It is no secret that Japanese cuisine has grown its way
into Italy’s heart, just look at how many successful
restaurants have popped up in the last decade. However,
we often reduce Japanese culture to sushi, and (as
much as we love the creative ways you can enjoy sushi
in Rome) that is a disservice. Thankfully, Sake Boutique
Izakaya is here to show us a different side of Japan, and
to teach us about sake.Open in Piazza Albania (Aventino),
just south of Circo Massimo and north of Piramide, this carefully designed restaurant offers
an intimate experience from the center of Rome to the inside of a Japanese home. Truly, Sake
Boutique Izakaya offers an authentic food and drink experience – without too many frills.
A traditional Japanese izakaya is a place where you can sit down, drink, and eat something
simple convivially, sort of like an Italian osteria. Founded by the minds behind the popular
Sushi e Noodles franchise, Sake Boutique Izakaya unites traditional Japanese food to the art
of sake.
Here at Sake Boutique, sake – or should we say nihonshu? – obviously reigns supreme. With
over 30 types of sake, get ready for a journey as you taste the beverage on its own or cleverly
mixed in more elaborate drinks. But it’s not all: Sake Boutique also has Japanese whiskeys
and gins! The food menu is not extravagant, it’s grounded on simple dishes, childhood
comfort food – but made with quality ingredients. There is something for all palates: fish,
meat, vegetarian. And, of course, dessert.
Come here for lunch, aperitivo, dinner, or post-dinner, or even for a masterclass or a sake
tasting. You’ll be in for an authentic experience, designed with care and the utmost respect for
tradition.
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
JAZZ & BLUES
Via Panisperna, 68 (Monti)
Tue-Sun 7pm-2am
06.47825881
charitycafe.it
BUKOWSKI’S BAR
Via del Ombrellari, 25 (Prati/Borgo)
Mon-Wed 5pm-2am; Thu-Sun
9am-2am
06.64760105
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DRINKING
CONVENTICOLA
DEGLI ULTRAMODERNI
Via Di Porta Labicana, 32
(San Lorenzo)
Thurs-Sat 9.30pm-4am
349.672.6683 – 340.7996017
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FRENI E FRIZIONI
Via del Politeama, 4 (Trastevere)
Open daily from pm to 2am
06.45497499
freniefrizioni.com
For two decades, this former mechanic’s workshop on Via
del Politeama 4 in Trastevere has been at the forefront of
Rome’s cocktail scene, shaping the city’s aperitivo culture
and welcoming thousands of visitors every night.
Set in the heart of Trastevere, Freni e Frizioni is more than
just a cocktail bar: it’s a cultural institution. Founded on July
4, 2005, by Luca Conzato, Cristian Bugiada, Stefano Angelini,
and Riccardo Rossi, it has celebrated its 20th anniversary in
2025, a milestone that marks not just the passing of time,
but the continued success of a creative, human-centered,
and entrepreneurial model that has left a lasting imprint
on Roman nightlife. The bar’s iconic buffet-style aperitivo,
especially popular in its early years, reimagined the way
Romans socialize over drinks, offering not just cocktails, but
an experience. Today, Freni e Frizioni continues to set the standard with an evolving menu
featuring timeless classics, creative twists, and signature drinks that reflect the best of global
mixology. Freni is more than a cocktail hotspot: it’s a melting pot where age, background, and
nationality blend effortlessly. That spirit of inclusivity and openness is perhaps the secret to its
longevity. This bar has never been about exclusivity, but about sharing real moments.
Once an auto repair shop, the bar still proudly showcases its mechanical heritage, with
original signage adorning the interior. Its distinctive vintage-industrial design, paired with a
creative selection of cocktails and beverages, has earned it international acclaim, including a
spot on the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars list.
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. Recently renovated, the shop now boasts a
refreshed look. Inside, you’ll find elegant vases, tasteful
glass ornaments, and stalls filled with colorful mosaics of
glazen rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces that make
for truly unique travel souvenirs.
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.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS
ART&CULT | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC | EXHIBITION | SPORT | TASTING
ROMAEUROPA FESTIVAL 2025
MUSIC – THEATER – DANCE
4 September – 16 November
Various locations throughout Rome
Check the website for details and individual prices
romaeuropa.net
This year, Romaeuropa Festival celebrates its
40th edition with an exceptional line-up of
events running from the 4th of September to
the 16th of November. Over 110 shows and
250 performances will take place across the
city, featuring 700 artists from all over the
world. Spanning music, theatre, dance, digital
arts, and performances for children, the festival
will unfold in more than 20 venues throughout
Rome. The 40th edition promises to be one of
celebration and discovery — a meeting point
for cultural heritage and contemporary creativity,
for lightness and wonder, for shared experiences
across generations.
HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH
• 4-5 September
Teatro dell’Opera di Roma - Teatro
Costanzi
Ballet Nacional de España Marcos Morau
• 9-10 September
Auditorium Conciliazione
William Forsythe - Ioannis Mandafounis -
Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company
• 16 September
Auditorium Parco della Musica
Alessandro Baricco - Stefano Bollani -
Enrico Rava
• 17 September
Auditorium Parco della Musica
U-Theatre: Sword of Wisdom
• 20 September
Mattatoio
Lyra Pramuk + Isabelle Lewis
• 23-24 September
Teatro Argentina
Miet Warlop
• 25 September
Mattatoio
Populous A/V LIve
• 25-26 September
Villa Medici
Cassiel Gaube: Soirée d’Études
• 26-28 September
Teatro Argentina
Hotel Pro Forma - Blixa Bargeld - IKI
• 28 September
Mattatoio
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EVENTS
ART | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC
SHORT THEATRE 2025
PERFORMING ARTS
5-14 September
Mattatoio – Pelanda, Palazzo dei Congressi,
Teatro Vittoria, Teatro India
shorttheatre.org
MAIN EVENTS
• 5-8 September
Teatro Cometa Off
• 5-6 September
Mattatoio – La Pelanda
Nadia Beugré - Epique ! (pour Yikakou)
• 8-9 September
Teatro India
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker & Rabih
Mroué - A little bit of the moon
• 9-10 September
Teatro Vittoria
Alessandro Sciarroni - U. (un canto)
SPRING ATTITUDE
MUSIC FESTIVAL
13-14 September
Cinecittà Studios, Via Tuscolana 1055
Tickets: €52 (Full Pass €89)
springattitude.it
• 10-11 September
Rome’s annual Short Theatre, the
Mattatoio – La Pelanda
international festival dedicated to
Clara Delorme - Le repos
Spring Attitude, the international festival of music LINE-UP
contemporary and performing arts, returns
and contemporary culture, returns for its 13th
this September for its 20th edition with a • 11 September
edition on September 13th and 14th in Rome at • 13 September
series of evocative events, including concerts, Mattatoio – La Pelanda
the Cinecittà Studios. It is a highly symbolic and Barry Can’t Swim, The Blaze, Cosmo,
DJ sets, dance and theatre performances, Rabih Mroué - Make Me Stop Smoking
evocative location that mesmerized over 23.000 Daniela Pes, Jersey, MACE, Marco
workshops, and installations, presented by
people last year, with a sold-out event. This
Castello, Marta Del Grandi, Film School,
artists from all over the world.
• 13-14 September
RBSN
long-standing event has become an unmissable
Palazzo dei Congressi
You’re in for 10 days of programming with
Alexia Sarantopoulou - Άνοιξη / Άnixi
and increasingly established gathering, capable
over 35 companies and artistic projects
• 14 September
of capturing current trends while also discovering
that blend art, critical thinking, and politics,
Acid Arab, Bar Italia, Kiasmos, Motta,
• 13-14 September
new ones. It has always been attentive to crossgenre
and cross-style contaminations. The line Boys, Emma Nolde, Whitemary, Fat Dog,
Mount Kimbie, Sama’ Abdulhad, Viagra
featuring more than 70 events.
Palazzo dei Congressi
The heart of the festival remains the Mattatoio DOM- Darkness Picnic
up 2024 is extremely heterogeneous in terms Bobby Joe Long’s Friendship Party, Gaia
– Pelanda in Testaccio, joined by other key
of music, with the presence of electronic, indie Morelli, Anna and Vulkan
venues such as the Palazzo dei Congressi,
and pop music, able to satisfy the tastes of a
Teatro Vittoria, and Teatro India, the birthplace
very diverse audience. The performances will
of the festival 20 years ago.
take place on two large stages, which will host
Italian and international artists. They range from
the songwriting of Marco Castello to the sound
alchemy of MACE, from the electronics of the
French duo The Blaze to the ambient music of
Daniela Pes, the versatility of MOTTA up to the
post punk of the English band Bar Italia.
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ROMA SUMMER FEST
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Until 21 September
Auditorium Parco della Musica
auditorium.com
The Auditorium’s stunning architectural
space, the Cavea, designed by Renzo Piano,
is home to the summer festival of the
Fondazione Musica per Roma: the Roma
Summer Fest. Just a few feet from the stage,
audiences can experience outstanding live
music while enjoying the venue’s exceptional
acoustics. As one of the most important
music events of the Roman summer, the
festival welcomes top artists from both the
national and international scenes, returning
to the capital for a series of unmissable
concerts.
SEPTEMBER PROGRAM
• 2-5 September
Daniele Silvestri
• 6 September
Steve Hackett
• 11 September
Diodato
• 12 September
Edoardo Bennato
• 12-13 September
Sigur Rós
• 15 September
Patti Smith
• 16 September
The Kolors
• 17 September
Benji & Fede
• 18 September
Psicologi
DISSONANZE 25 YEARS
CELEBRATION
MUSIC FESTIVAL
20-21 September
Auditorium Parco della Musica
instagram.com/dissonanzeofficial
Even in August, Summertime at Casa del
Jazz keeps the music going. Until 9 August,
the summer festival, produced by Fondazione
Musica per Roma, continues to bring Italian
and international stars, jazz-rock legends,
great orchestras, renowned pianists, and
cross-genre experiments to the open-air
stage of Villa Osio on Viale di Porta Ardeatina.
With over 40 concerts and performances,
August is the perfect time to enjoy live music
under the Roman sky in one of the city’s most
charming green settings.
August Line-up: Raphael Gualazzi, Danilo
Rea & ONJGT, Joshua Redman, The Fearless
Flyers, Shablo, Grande Orchestra Avion Travel.
JAZZ & IMAGE 2025
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Until 15 October
Viale Parco del Celio
jazzimage.it
Experience the magic of jazz, and much more,
with concerts set against the stunning backdrop
of the Colosseum. Until October, Parco del
Celio once again hosts Jazz&Image, the festival
organized by Rome’s historic Alexanderplatz
Jazz Club. Featuring performances by both
Italian and international artists, the event is one
of the cultural highlights of late summer in the
city.
The festival offers a full day of experiences:
from morning brunch and lunch under the trees
to sunset aperitivos, main concerts starting at
9 PM, and late-night jam sessions or dance
parties under the stars.
BOOK NOW
BOOK YOUR JAZZ
CONCERT WITH DINNER
AT JAZZ & IMAGE
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EVENTS
ART | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC
VILLA MEDICI FILM FESTIVAL
CINEMA
10-14 September
Villa Medici - Viale della Trinità dei Monti,1
villamedici.it
From the 10th through the 14th of September,
Villa Medici will be transformed into a space
dedicated to the celebration of cinematography
and all of its aspects. Offering both indoor
screening areas and featuring a screening area located within the gardens, this edition of the
Villa Medici Film Festival aims to present pioneering works with diverse profiles that challenge,
disrupt, transform, or re-enchant our relationship with images. The festival is divided into three
sections: the international competition, featuring twelve recent films of various genres and
lengths; the Focus program, dedicated to out-of-competition works and special meetings with
directors; and the Piazzale evenings, with outdoor screenings of premieres and restored classics.
VINOFORUM
WINE FESTIVAL
8-14 September
Piazza di Siena, Villa Borghese
7pm-12am
Ticket: from €22
lospaziodelgusto.it
Vinòforum returns for its 22nd consecutive year, presenting a “premium edition” at its new
location in Piazza di Siena, Rome — once again celebrating the finest in wine and gastronomy.
Experience the city’s largest and most unforgettable culinary and spirits event, recognized as the
most important food and wine gathering in Central and Southern Italy. Expect dinners with top
chefs and master pizzaioli, guided tastings, temporary restaurants, challenges and blind tastings
for professionals, master classes, and exclusive top tastings.
SAGRA DEL PESCE FRITTO E
BACCALÀ
FOOD FESTIVAL
4-7 September
Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492
6.30pm-12.30am
Eataly.net
Eataly Rome is organising an open-air
degustation and feast of fried fish and cod.
From 6.30pm to 12.30am in front of their
store in Ostiense, in the Piazzale XII Ottobre
1492, you’ll be able to taste all kinds of fish
delicacies: crispy fried fish, traditional Romanstyle
cod fillets, and many other seafood
recipes, paired with a selection of craft beers,
wines from the best Italian wineries, and
cocktails designed to enhance the flavors of
the sea. The event has free entry. All food and
drink can be purchased with tokens, available
at dedicated counters.
ROMA BACCALA’
FOOD FESTIVAL
18-21 September
Parco Schuster (San Paolo)
Free Entry
romabaccala.it
From September 18th to 21st, the sixth edition
of Roma Baccalà will take place, a cultural and
gastronomic event dedicated to salted cod and
stockfish. This year again, Roma Baccalà will
be held at Parco Schuster, a large green space
adjacent to the majestic Basilica of San Paolo
Fuori Le Mura. Visitors will be able to taste over
40 different preparations of salted cod and
attend engaging workshops and numerous
showcookings. Admission is free.
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ROME FUTURE WEEK
INNOVATION
15-21 September
Various locations
romefutureweek.it
Rom Futur Wk®
opn it futur to th world!
A week of discovery, innovation and international voices.
“Mutations” is the theme of the third edition of Rome Future Week, running September 15–21.
The invitation—and the goal—is to observe reality as it transforms before our eyes and keep
looking ahead. In an era of rapid change, mutations become an opportunity for renewal and
transformation. Spanning 160+ venues across the city, with 400 events and over 1,000
speakers, the festival is among the largest open events dedicated to innovation and technology.
EVENING WALKS THROUGH
THE IMPERIAL FORUMS
ART
Until 28 September
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
From 7.30pm to 10pm
Ticket €7
Until September 28, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:30pm to 10pm (last entry),
you can explore the Imperial Forums under the stars. The one-hour tour starts from Piazza
della Madonna di Loreto, along a special illuminated walkway. Groups of up to 25 people,
accompanied by a guide (4 tours in Italian, 2 in English), will walk through Trajan’s Forum, the
underground passage beneath Via dei Fori Imperiali, Caesar’s Forum with its ancient shops and
the Temple of Venus, and finally reach the Curia (the Roman Senate), exiting on Via Bonella.
This year, the global
community of Rome
takes the stage
at Rome Future Week®.
From the 15 th to the 21 st of September
expats, Erasmus students, foreign
professionals, embassies and
academies will find talks, workshops
and networking events in English.
The goal is simple: connect the
international community living
in Rome with innovators, creators and
changemakers from all around the world.
Your Paport
to th Futur
Enhance your experience with the
Future Week Passport: print it at home,
bring it to your first event, collect
stamps along the way and claim your
reward at the end of the week.
The Passport is your ticket,
your guide and a playful
way to explore the city like
a true insider.
Rom, Sptmbr 15 th - 21 t 2025
SCAN THE QR CODE
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TO EXPLORE
THE FULL INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAM AND
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BEST CONCERTS IN ROME
IN SEPTEMBER 2025
Daniele Silvestri
When: September 2-3-4-5
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
(Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
Tickets: from €25
J-Ax
When: September 12
Where: Circo Massimo
(Viale del Circo Massimo)
Tickets: from €26,50
Steve Hackett
When: September 6
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
(Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
Tickets: from €36
Diodato
When: September 11
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
(Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
Tickets: : from €25
Slow Magic
When: September 11
Where: Largo Venue
(Via Biordo Michelotti, 2)
Tickets: from €14,95
Spring Attitude Festival
When: September 12-13
Where: La Nuvola Roma Eur
(Viale Asia)
Tickets: €39-€49 – Full pass €85
Patti Smith Quartet
When: September 15
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
(Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
Tickets: from €40,25
The Kolors
When: September 16
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
(Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
Tickets: from €25
Guè
When: September 11
Where: Circo Massimo
(Viale del Circo Massimo)
Tickets: €36,50
Dissonanze
When: September 20-21
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
(Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
Tickets: from €28,75
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CULT
GAUGUIN IN ROME:
THE NOA NOA
DIARY AND OTHER
ADVENTURES
6 September – 25 January
Museo Storico della Fanteria
Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.30pm; Sat-Sun
9.30am-8.30pm
Tickets €13-15
navigaresrl.com
After a long absence, Rome devotes a full
exhibition to Paul Gauguin. From September 6
to January 25, 2026, the Museo della Fanteria
hosts Gauguin. The Noa Noa Diary and Other
Adventures, produced by Navigare srl, and
curated by Vincenzo Sanfo.
The show brings together more than 160
works from Italian, French and Belgian
private collections, alongside loans from
Italian and French museums. Over
one hundred pieces by Gauguin -
woodcuts, drawings and lithographs
- anchor the display, joined by two
works attributed to him: the oil
Femme de Tahiti (1891) and the
watercolor Paysage Tahitien.
The centerpiece is the suite of 23 woodcuts
for the Noa Noa Diary (1893–94), written
during Gauguin’s first stay in French
Polynesia and illustrated with wood
engravings printed by Daniel de Monfreid.
The Polynesian strand continues with
16 color lithographs from the Ancien
Culte Mahorie series (1892), two 1893
sculptures (terracotta and bronze), the
patinated bronze mask “Tehura” from the
Musée Despiau-Wlérick, and a sketchbook
of 38 drawings spanning portrait studies,
anatomical details and animal motifs.
Also on view are facsimile lithographs
from Avant et Après, Gauguin’s final
book, completed in 1903 and published
posthumously, a hybrid manifesto-diary
of notes on art, friendships and the
preoccupations that shaped his late
thought. While Tahiti left a decisive mark
on his vision, the exhibition also tracks
Gauguin’s ties to the Western world,
France above all, and to his circle of
contemporaries.
GAUGUIN IN ROME: THE NOA NOA DIARY AND OTHER ADVENTURES
In that vein, the show includes 45 works
- drawings, prints and paintings - by
13 leading 19th-century French artists: the “friend-rival” Vincent van Gogh (with 12 color
lithographs), Jean-François Millet with the etching L’Angelus, Adolphe Beaufrère (four etchings)
and Louis Anquetin. From Pont-Aven and the Nabis come Maurice Denis (religious-themed
lithographs), Émile Bernard (the six hand-colored Bretonneries and an oil on cardboard), and Paul
Sérusier with L’adieu à Gauguin, on loan from the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper.
Photographs, books, documents and artifacts round out the itinerary, offering a layered portrait of
Gauguin’s world between Europe and Polynesia.
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MUSEUMS
CINECITTA’ STUDIOS
Via Tuscolana 1055
Metro Cinecittà
FRENCH ACADEMY IN
ROME. VILLA MEDICI
Viale Trinità dei Monti, 1
Metro Spagna. Bus 117 from
Termini Station
GALLERIA BORGHESE
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5
Metro Flaminio / Spagna
CASTEL SANT’ANGELO
Lungotevere Castello 50
castel sant’angelo
GALLERIA NAZIONALE
D’ARTE MODERNA E
CONTEMPORANEA
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131
Metro Flaminio
MAXXI
Via Guido Reni, 4/a
Bus 2 from Flaminio Station
4 CINECITTA’ SHOWS OFF
c Everyday except Tuesday
10am-6pm
€ entry fee €7-15 (exhibition +
outdoor set visit)
i cinecittasimostra.it
4 CHANGING THE PROSE OF
THE WORLD
c TILL 8 SEPTEMBER
Mon-Sun 10am-7pm (closed
€ on Tuesday)
i entry fee €8-10
villamedici.it
4 WANGECHI MUTU – BLACK
SOIL POEMS
TILL 14 SEPTEMBER
c Tue-Sun 9am-7pm
€ entry fee €15 (reservation
required)
i galleriaborghese.beniculturali.
it
4 GIOVANNI PAOLO II,
L’UOMO, IL PAPA, IL
c SANTO NEGLI SCATTI DI
GIANNI GIANSANTI
€ TILL 30 NOVEMBER
i Tue-Sun 9am-7.30pm
entry fee €17
castelsantangelo.com
4 TIME IS OUT OF JOINT
c Tue-Sun 9am-7pm
€ entry fee €15
i lagallerianazionale.com
4 STOP DRAWING
ARCHITETTURA OLTRE IL
c DISEGNO
€ TILL 21 SEPTEMBER
i Tue-Sun 11am-7pm
entry fee €11-14
fondazionemaxxi.it
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
ARA PACIS
Lungotevere in Augusta
Metro Flaminio
4
RETROSPECTIVE
a
c
1
€ entry fee €8,5-12
i
FRANCO FONTANA.
TILL 14 SEPTEMBER
Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm
arapacis.it
a 1
a 1 a 1 a 1
4 FESTIVAL DES CABANES
TILL 29 SEPTEMBER
c Mon-Sun 10am-7pm (closed
on Tuesday)
€ entry fee €8-10
i villamedici.it
a 1 a 1
CHIOSTRO DEL
BRAMANTE
Bus 64 from Termini Station
Arco della Pace, 5
4
a
c
1
€ i
FLOWERS. ART FROM
THE RENAISSANCE TO
AUGMENTED REALITY
TILL 18 JANUARY 2026
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat-
Sun 10am-9pm
entry fee €19
chiostrodelbramante.it
Via Francesco Crispi, 34
Metro Barberini
4 SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
TILL 5 SEPTEMBER
c Tue–Sat 10.30am–7pm
€ free admission
i gagosian.com
4 2025 EAST AND WEST
TILL 14 SEPTEMBER
c Tue-Sun 9am-7pm
€ entry fee €15
i lagallerianazionale.com
a 1
a 1
4 GRAZIADEI PRIZE FOR
PHOTOGRAPHY
FROM 19 SEPTEMBER
c Tue-Sun 11am-7pm
€ entry fee €11-14
i fondazionemaxxi.it
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THIS MONTH IN
MUSEUMS
MUSEO DI ROMA
PALAZZO BRASCHI
Via del Corso, 320
Metro Spagna/Barberini
4
c
€
i
AMANO CORPUS
ANIMAE
TILL 12 OCTOBER
Tue-Sun 10am-7pm
entry fee €7,5-11
museodiroma.it
MUSEI CAPITOLINI
MUSEO DI ROMA IN
PALAZZO BONAPARTE PALAZZO DELLE
MUSEO CARLO BILOTTI
TRASTEVERE
ESPOSIZIONI
Piazza del Campidoglio, 1
Piazza Venezia, 5
Viale Fiorello La Guardia
Metro Colosseo
Piazza di Sant’Egidio, 1/b
Metro Colosseo
Via Nazionale, 194
Metro Flaminio
Bus H from Termini Station
Metro Repubblica
4 BETWEEN MYTH AND
4 THE COLOSSUS OF 4 TINA MODOTTI. DONNA,
4 ELLIOTT ERWITT: ICONS
TILL 21 SEPTEMBER 4 CARLO D’ORTA
THE SACRED: WORKS
CONSTANTINE
FOTOGRAFA, MILITANTE
c
FROM THE CAPITOLINE
a a 1 TILL 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 TILL 21 SEPTEMBER
Mon-Thu ASTRAZIONI
Fri-Sun 9am-9pm
9am-7.30pm;
ARCHITETTONICHE
CONTEMPORARY ART
c Everyday 9.30am-6.30pm c Tue-Sun 10am-8pm
€ entry fee €15
FROM 5 SEPTEMBER
COLLECTIONS
€ free entrance
€ entry fee €7,5-9,5
a
i mostrepalazzobonaparte.it
1 Tue-Sun 10am-8pm a 1 TILL 14 SEPTEMBER
i museicapitolini.org i museodiromaintrastevere.it
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€ free entrance
c Tue-Fri 1pm-7pm; Sat-Sun
i palazzoesposizioniroma.it 10am-7pm
€ free entrance
i museocarlobilotti.it
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GEORGE HOYNINGEN
HUENE
ART.FASHION.CINEMA
TILL 19 OCTOBER
Tue-Sun 10am-7pm
entry fee €7,5-11
museodiroma.it
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4 UNA REGINA POLACCA IN
CAMPIDOGLIO
TILL 21 SEPTEMBER
c Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm
€ entry fee €20,5-15
i museicapitolini.org
WWW.ROMEING.IT/EXHIBITIONS-IN-ROME
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4 FRIGIDAIRE
TILL 7 SEPTEMBER
c Tue-Sun 10am-8pm
€ entry fee €7,5-9,5
i museodiromaintrastevere.it
4 CAROLE A. FEUERMAN
TILL 21 SEPTEMBER
c Everyday 10am-8pm
€ entry fee €15
i mostrepalazzobonaparte.it
MUSEO STORICO DELLA
FANTERIA
Piazza Santa Croce in
Gerusalemme, 7
Metro San Giovanni
4 GAUGUIN: THE NOA
NOA DIARY AND OTHER
ADVENTURES
FROM 6 SEPTEMBER
c Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.30pm;
Sat-Dom 9.30am-8.30pm
€ entry fee €13-15
i navigaresrl.com/
PALAZZO MERULANA
Via Merulana, 121
Metro Manzoni
4 ECHI DEL TEMPO |
ZHANG XIAOTAO
a 1 TILL 28 SEPTEMBER
c Wed-Fri 12pm-8pm; Sat-
Sun 10am-8pm
€ entry fee €10/12
i palazzomerulana.it
ROMEING date
ROMEING 67
SEPTEMBER 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
FIRENZE JAZZ FESTIVAL
FLORENCE
Firenze Jazz Festival
The Florence Jazz Festival returns from September 2nd to 14th
Over 100 artists involved, 16 days of
programming, 9 venues, and more than
30 scheduled events: from September 2
to 14, 2025, the Florence Jazz Festival
returns for its ninth edition, marking a
new milestone in its growth.
Supported by an ever-expanding network
of partners, the Festival aims to establish
itself as one of the year’s most anticipated
events in Florence and beyond.
This edition heralds the return to the
Cascine Amphitheater, the symbolic space
that has already hosted unforgettable
moments in past years. A fully immersive
Festival, where music meets the pleasure
of conviviality thanks to a carefully
curated food & beverage offering. True to
its polycentric spirit, the FJF will alternate
its classic stages in the early days before
opening up, at the heart of the program,
to paths of artistic cross-pollination, experimentation, and encounter. A living venue where
the audience can mingle, discover, and be surprised.
As every year, the Festival features a guest graphic artist who defines its visual concept.
This year’s choice is PixelPancho, one of Italy’s most acclaimed street artists on the
international scene.
On the Main Stage of the Cascine Amphitheater “Ernesto De Pascale,” performers include
Alabaster DePlume, Alfa Mist, Bassolino, Coca Puma, Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel
Duchamp, and Planet Funk.
Tuesday, September 2nd
Limonaia di Villa Strozzi |
9.30pm
ISAIAH COLLIER “Parallel
Universe”
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Friday, September 5th
Habana 500 | 9pm
SIMONA PALUMBO LATIN
QUARTET
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Saturday, September 6th
Villa Bardini | 7pm
ELEONORA STRINO TRIO
Villa Bardini | 9pm
PETRELLA & MIRRA
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Sunday, September 7th
Villa Bardini | 7pm
HATZEL – L’OMBRA
Villa Bardini | 9pm
DAVID KRAKAUER “Acoustic
Klezmer Quartet”
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Tuesday, September 9th
Santa Rosa Bistrot | 7.30pm
& 9pm
GOGODUCKS
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----------PROGRAM ----------
Wednesday, September 10th
hu Certosa Firenze camping in
town | 7pm
FEEL GOOD PRODUCTION – DJ
Set
Terrazza Forte Belvedere |
8.30pm
FRANCESCO CANGI & THE
LONELY ROCKETS
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Thursday, September 11th
hu Certosa Firenze camping in
town | 7pm
LA PARANZA DEL GECO
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Friday, September 12th
Anfiteatro delle Cascine
“Ernesto De Pascale” | 9pm
ALFA MIST
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Saturday, September 13th
Anfiteatro delle Cascine
“Ernesto De Pascale” | 7pm
COCA PUMA
Anfiteatro delle Cascine
“Ernesto De Pascale”| 9pm
BASSOLINO
Anfiteatro delle Cascine
“Ernesto De Pascale” | 10pm
PLANET FUNK
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Sunday, September 14th
Anfiteatro delle Cascine
“Ernesto De Pascale”
ALABASTER DePLUME
Anfiteatro delle Cascine
“Ernesto De Pascale”
ORCHESTRE TOUT PUISSANT
MARCEL DUCHAMP
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