Blog - Life in Italy

Rome is a city where you can pretty much spend much of your time on foot and walking has never been more exciting!. Wondering through Rome's old historical center is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being in Rome. Absorb the architectural details, take in the street life, look into any church as you stroll down its narrow streets, window shopping, and walk into any cafè-bar for that taste of cafè espresso flavor. Start your day early and wear comfortable shoes for the Roman Cobble-stones streets. You can easily see several of the main most visited sites in a few hours.

During the summer, Rome explodes with outdoor activities and Expositions. Along the banks of the Tiber River, many Pizzerias, restaurants, bars, ice-cream shops, cafès, lounges, cocktails, artifacts shops, , live shows and dancing open to the Public offers a relaxed summer atomosphere. Here you can walk up and down the passage walk-way abosorbing the lively air and the river splashing away right next to you. Truly great summer fun for the whole group or family!

If you are planning on bringing your children to Rome, the best times are early spring or late fall, when the weather is just perfect. Italians love to have children around and be sure that your children will be made very welcome everywhere you go. Children are warmly welcome in Pizzerias and Trattorias where high chairs are often available for toddles and babies. The most amusing pizzerias for kids are the old fashioned ones. Here they can watch the chefs pound, stretch, and flip the dough in the air which is something different they will always remember!

The nightlife of Rome has never been as diverse and exciting as it is today. In recent years, the number of bars, lounges and clubs have increased to cater for a more demanding clientele. Rome now offers a large variety of new places in the centre of the city and Testaccio to satisfy all tastes and budgets. Another developed popular way is to simply relax with friends and enjoy a nice bottle of wine in a wine-bar enoteche located in any of one of the historic centre's amazing squares.

Another particular excitement attached to entertainment in Rome is Jazz, Rock, Folk, South American and world music which are sure to be found in many venues scattered around the city. Summer months bring excellent open-air rock, jazz and world music festivals. Ippodromo delle Capannelle has become the most popular highlight of many Roman Summer Events, selling million tickets in sales. African music is not forgotten. Talents such as Angelique Kidjo and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim perform here.

Rome is scattered with popular, small local produce markets near the centre. The famous flea market in Trastevere and vegetable/flower market in Campo dei Fiori. Roman markets offer a lively feel of entertainment. During the Christmas and Epiphany holidays, many stand owners present their goods in a variety of handicrafts, games, toys, and clothes. A perfect opportunity to stock up on Italian specialties.

The other great art city in Italy is Venice. If you would be interested in also visiting what nearly everyone considers to be the most Romantic city in the world, we also offer Venice apartments for rent from our ThekeytoItaly.com site as well.