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YOUR GUIDE TO EATING LIKE A LOCAL IN ROME 

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08 YOUR GUIDE TO EATING LIKE A LOCAL IN ROME 

14 BEST CHURCHES TO VISIT IN ROME 

22 4 MUST-TRY FOOD TOURS 

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DINE TO SHINE: 

12 RESTAURANTS TO TRY ROME IN 2024 

For the new year, we have compiled a list of new or recently renovated Roman eateries that 

deserve the visit of locals and passing visitors alike. 12 options to make your decisions easy… 

and it’ll always be the right choice! 

p 

Francesca Feresin 

RUVIDO 

Via Apulia, 11 

Mon-Sun 6pm-12am 

Ruvido is a unique wine bar, with a casual and energetic 

ambiance, exuding vibes reminiscent of Berlin and Japan. 

Conceived by Alessandro Bernabei, Yari Stati (a popular food 

blogger), and art director Luca Laurenti, Ruvido immerses you in 

a world of electronic music, 80s new wave, and alternative rock. 

You’ll find an impressive list of low-intervention wines and a small 

but comprehensive selection of dishes, including cured meats and 

cheeses, and bruschettas. 

BISTROT64 

Via Guglielmo Calderini, 64 

Tue-Thu 6:30-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 12-2:30 pm, 7-10 pm 

Bistrot64, once a historic Michelin-starred restaurant 

in Rome, recently underwent a transformation after a 

decade of operation. Owner Emanuele Cozzo revamped 

both the ambiance and menu, entrusting the kitchen 

to chef Giacomo Zezza and the dining area to maître 

and sommelier Nicola Bacalu. The renewed Bistrot64 now 

offers contemporary dishes that celebrate humble, seasonal 

ingredients with a playful and mature touch. 

HIROMI LA MAISON 

Via Reggio Emilia, 24 

Mon-Sun 12pm-2am 

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NINÙ 

Via della Frezza, 43 

Mon-Sun 9:30-1am 

Seafood cuisine at affordable prices, art, and design: this is Ninù, 

the new project by Alessandra Marino, architect, collector, and 

entrepreneur known to Romans for ‘Gusto’. Located in her home 

near Ara Pacis in Rome, Ninù is a multifunctional space featuring a 

cocktail bar, street-facing café, restaurant, private event venue, and 

bed & breakfast. Chef Marco Gallotta designs the menu, executed daily 

by Simone Ianiro. 

Hiromi La Maison, an offshoot of Hiromi Cake, is the new Japanese 

spot focused on tea and sake. With approximately 160 labels available 

for purchase in enoteca style and 25 by the glass, it offers a variety 

to explore. The menu showcases Japanese cuisine from the Kansai 

region of Osaka, home to sushi chef Aiuchi Takehiko. The atmosphere is 

charming, creating an ideal setting for Japanese language and calligraphy 

classes, traditional pastry workshops, and delightful tastings. 

GREGORIO 

Via della Cava Aurelia, 169 

Tue-Sun 7-1am 

In late August, near Via Gregorio VII and the San Pietro station, 

Gregorio, named after the pope featured in its logo, opened 

its doors. From 7 am to 1 am, indulge in a variety of dishes, 

including Roman-style pizzas by renowned pizzaiolo Luca 

Pezzetta, known for Clementina and Micro Forno in Fiumicino. 

Chef Alessandro Tomasso’s culinary delights and cocktails by bar 

manager Jacopo Salvati add to the experience. 

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TINELLO 

Via Vigna Di Corte 6 (Castel Gandolfo) 

Wed-Fri 6pm-12am; Sat-Sun 12:30–3 pm, 5:30 pm–12 am 

Sara Scarsella and Matteo Compagnucci, chefs and owners 

of Michelin-starred Sintesi, join forces with sommelier Carla 

Scarsella and chef Andrea Cingolani to present Tinello, a new 

bistro in Castel Gandolfo. Situated in a charming old “tinello” (an 

osteria, or tavern), this recently opened eatery boasts a dynamic 

menu featuring Italian dishes with international influences. 

Enhancing the experience, Tinello offers a diverse selection of 

wines, cocktails, and sake. 

ELIO 

L.go Benedetto Marcello, 220 

Mon-Fri 12-3pm, 5-11pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5-11pm 

Inside the Hoxton Hotel in Parioli, you’ll find Elio, a recently opened 

restaurant with the culinary expertise of Sarah Cicolini, chef of 

SantoPalato and Avanvera, who brings a contemporary twist to the 

flavors of traditional Italian gastronomy. Elio offers a warm and inviting 

ambiance where you can savor a variety of dishes, including generous 

Maxi Portions. The breakfast and aperitivo selections are equally 

impressive. And on weekends, there’s a delightful brunch waiting for 

you. 

ALLEGRÌO 

Via Veneto, 114 

Mon-Sat 12pm–12:30am; Sun 10-12:30am 

ORMA 

Via Boncompagni, 31 

Tue-Sat 12:30–2 pm, 7:30–10 pm 

Undoubtedly the most anticipated opening of the year, Orma, Roy 

Caceres’ fine dining venture, now holds a Michelin star. Joining 

forces with the chef is the Fiengo family–their son, Pier Mario, 

serves as sous chef alongside Giovanni Oliveri. With a beautiful 

terrace and a blend of Italian and Colombian influences, the 

restaurant presents two tasting menus: “Tracce Indelebili”, retracing 

signature dishes, and “Tracce Correnti”, a 2.0 vision focused on 

“eliminating the superfluous.” 

On Via Veneto you’ll find Allegrìo, a creative fusion of Italian 

cuisine and design envisioned by Sabrina Corbo. Welcomed 

by a sun-shaped installation, guests can explore different 

restaurant rooms, each with a unique atmosphere and menu: 

Joyful, Lucky, Intrepid, In Love. Enjoy a top-notch culinary 

experience, starting with a rich breakfast by Pastry Chef Mario di 

Costanzo, and continuing with business lunch, aperitivo, dinner, 

and after-dinner. 

SCARPETTA NYC 

Via Veneto, 60 

Mon-Sun 12:30–3pm, 6–10:45pm 

KOHAKU 

Via Marche, 66 

Mon-Sat 12:30–3pm, 7:30–10:30pm 

Kohaku is the first restaurant in the capital solely dedicated to Kaiseki 

Born in New York in 2008, the Scarpetta NYC concept is rapidly 

cuisine. In a spacious setting, simple in colors and lighting, you can 

spreading worldwide. After London, Doha, and Tokyo, it has now 

experience two types of meals: pure Kaiseki and Kaiseki sushi. The 

arrived in Rome. Located on Via Veneto, inside the Ambasciatori 

ritual of both dinners begins with a glass of sake selected by the 

Palace Hotel, Scarpetta NYC brings a blend of Italian and 

owner, Sabrina Bai. Both menus follow a precise sequence of courses. 

American dishes in a New York-inspired atmosphere. Don’t miss 

During lunch, there are à la carte options available. 

the opportunity to savor fresh pasta and grilled meat, complemented 

by carefully crafted sauces and side dishes. Even the desserts transport 

you beyond the ocean. 

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Your Guide To Eating Like 

A Local In Rome 

p 

Benedetta Fabris 

“When in Rome”, the saying 

goes, “do as the Romans do”. 

To experience the true essence 

of the Eternal city, you need to 

immerse yourself in the local 

cuisine and traditions! 

You probably already know 

this, but Italians can be quite 

particular about their food 

traditions. To avoid standing out 

as a tourist, there are some food 

traditions to bear in mind… 

This goes for the whole of Italy, 

but remember: cappuccino is 

a morning beverage. To blend 

with the locals, enjoy your 

cappuccino during breakfast, 

paired with a delicious cornetto 

or sweet pastry. 

Romans like to eat fresh, 

seasonal food. While some 

classics, like carbonara and 

cacio e pepe, remain evergreen, 

many dishes are tied to specific 

seasons. Spotting a restaurant in 

Rome that offers non-seasonal 

dishes may be a tell-tale sign of 

a tourist trap. 

In Rome, pizza isn’t just a sitdown 

affair. Instead, if you’re 

looking for a quick lunch option, 

try pizza al taglio (literally: “pizza 

to cut”, or “pizza by the slice” ). 

Head to one of the many pizzerie 

al taglio, or bakeries, and select 

the number of slices you want 

from the pizzas on display. This 

is also a delightful option for a 

mid-morning or mid-afternoon 

snack. 

Lastly, in Rome, there’s an 

unspoken rule: dinner isn’t 

on the table before 8/8:30 

pm. When booking a table, be 

mindful of this schedule! 

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Carbonara 

Carciofi alla Romana 

and Carciofi alla 

Giudia 

Artichokes are frequently 

used in Roman cuisine. If 

you’re visiting Rome from 

late autumn to spring, make 

sure to try them. You’ll 

usually find them served 

in two ways: Roman style 

(carciofi alla romana) or 

Jewish style (carciofi alla 

giudia). Carciofi alla romana 

are fresh artichokes stuffed 

with parsley, mentuccia (a 

kind of mint), and garlic 

cooked in water, white wine, 

and oil. Cariciofi alla giudia 

are deep fried. Both versions 

are delicious and must-tries. 

Supplì 

These delicious fried rice 

balls should be on your 

food radar during your 

trip to Rome. The classic 

version is made with ragù 

and mozzarella but you can 

find numerous different 

fillings around the city. From 

carbonara and gricia to 

cacio e pepe supplì, there 

are many options to choose 

from. Apart from being a 

great starter along with other 

types of fried goodies, supplì 

are also a perfect Roman 

street food snack. 

Cacio e pepe 

You will immediately 

adore this classic Roman 

dish. Cacio e pepe is the 

real expression of Italian 

expertise in cooking, it’s 

unlike any pasta dish you’ve 

ever tasted and believed to 

be one of the most ancient 

recipes. The richness of 

pecorino romano, the perfect 

amount of pasta water, 

homemade tonnarelli pasta 

and fresh ground black 

pepper come together, 

and you will find yourself 

grinning and shaking your 

head in reverence. 

Amatriciana 

The sauce in Amatriciana is an artistic 

combination of guanciale, tomatoes, and 

pecorino cheese as a topping. Do not confuse 

this with ‘arrabbiata’, which is another tomatobased 

pasta sauce bringing together garlic 

and chili. Amatriciana comes from the town of 

Amatrice, which is in the province of Rieti just 

out of Rome. The types of pasta typically used 

in this dish are spaghetti, bucatini (tubular 

spaghetti), or rigatoni. 

This is a Roman classic. Forget cream, forget 

bacon – this is made with the natural richness 

of eggs, delicious guanciale, pecorino cheese 

and ground pepper. Once you’ve tried this 

dish in Rome you will weep at the shameful 

imitations overseas involving chicken, cheddar 

cheese, creme fraiche or – God forbid – ham! 

In terms of your pasta choice, most places in 

Rome will serve it with the simple spaghetti or 

rigatoni. 

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Cicoria ripassata 

It may look like simple spinach, but this side dish 

is a special treat found only in Rome. Romans 

enjoy hearty flavors, but they also have a soft 

spot for greens, and cicoria is a favorite. Cicoria 

is a leafy green with a bitter taste. It’s boiled and 

then sautéed with a oil, garlic, and chili. You’ll 

find it in the contorni dishes of the menu, but 

you can also enjoy it as an appetizer. 

Gricia 

Sometimes called “white 

Amatriciana”, the Gricia 

uses the same ingredients 

as the Amatriciana, minus 

the tomatoes. So, Pecorino 

Romano cheese and crispy 

guanciale compose its 

ingredients, sprinkled with 

lots of ground pepper. 

Rigatoni or spaghetti is the 

usual pasta of this dish. The 

word Grici referred to Greek 

bakers in Roman times. 

History says that Gricia was 

a favorable dish to Roman 

bakers, which was easy to 

prepare, tasty, and nutritious. 

Saltimbocca alla 

Romana 

A good option for meat 

lovers, if not the best! 

Saltimbocca alla Romana 

are cooked veal slices 

topped with prosciutto and 

sage and cooked with dry 

white wine and butter. It 

is one of the most widely 

known dishes affiliated 

to Italian cuisine. Some 

countries have their own 

version of Saltimbocca, 

which is not even close to 

what you can get in Rome. 

That’s why you should 

absolutely order it in Rome 

and try the original Roman 

recipe. 

Abbacchio alla 

Romana 

A typical rustic Roman 

dish for meat lovers! It is a 

popular secondo (second 

main course) often served 

during Easter celebrations. 

So what’s all the fuss 

about? It’s simply roasted 

lamb seasoned with various 

aromatic herbs, salt, 

anchovies, vinegar, white 

wine and olive oil. But it’s 

oh-so-good and the meat is 

super tender. 

Puntarelle salad 

Puntarelle is another classic Roman vegetable, 

usually served as a side dish. It’s a tasty green 

from the chicory family that thrives in the rural 

areas surrounding Rome, making it a local 

specialty. Puntarelle grows in the wintertime and 

spring, so don’t look for it on the menu during the 

summer. The Roman Puntarelle salad comes with 

a traditional dressing that includes anchovies, a 

touch of garlic, and vinegar. 

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The best churches 

to visit in Rome 

Do you know how many churches there are in Rome? Over 900. 

Undoubtedly, the Italian capital is the most interesting place on 

Earth when it comes to visiting basilicas, cathedral and churches. 

It doesn’t even matter whether you’re religious or not, visiting these 

churches in Rome along with their architectural magnificence and 

artistic masterpieces is must. 

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THE BEST CHURCHES TO VISIT IN ROME 

THE FOUR MAJOR BASILICAS OF ROME 

San Giovanni in Laterano 

(Basilica of St. John Lateran) 

Piazza di St. Giovanni in Laterano, 4 

(San Giovanni) 

The massive white structure of this church is 

the first thing that’ll capture your attention. 

But as you get closer, you’ll notice the 

artistic details, from the spiral columns to the 

sculptures that adorn the basilica. But the most 

astonishing fact is that unlike many believe, 

the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is the 

official cathedral of Rome and the most important of the four major basilicas in Rome, not to 

mention the first basilica to be built by Constantine in the 4th century. Step inside to immerse 

yourself in a world of art and fascination. The interior with five aisles is the result of work done 

by Borromini for the Jubilee of 1650. The enormous sculptures, paintings, arches, frescoes, 

mosaics and the Holy Sacrament Altar make it one of the must-visit churches in Rome. 

Santa Maria Maggiore 

(Basilica of St. Mary Major) 

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 42 (Esquilino) 

The massive white structure of this church is 

the first thing that’ll capture your attention. 

But as you get closer, you’ll notice the 

artistic details, from the spiral columns to the 

sculptures that adorn the basilica. But the most 

astonishing fact is that unlike many believe, 

the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is the 

official cathedral of Rome and the most important of the four major basilicas in Rome, not to 

mention the first basilica to be built by Constantine in the 4th century. Step inside to immerse 

yourself in a world of art and fascination. The interior with five aisles is the result of work done 

by Borromini for the Jubilee of 1650. The enormous sculptures, paintings, arches, frescoes, 

mosaics and the Holy Sacrament Altar make it one of the must-visit churches in Rome. 

San Paolo Fuori le Mura 

(St. Paul Outside the Walls) 

Piazzale San Paolo, 1 (San Paolo) 

San Paolo Fuori le Mura is one of the four 

major basilicas in Rome and is the second 

largest after St. Peter’s Basilica. Visiting this 

basilica could turn out to be the highlight of 

your travel. Floor-to-ceiling columns, golden 

mosaics, portraits of every Pope since Peter, 

and an out-of-this-world ceiling with golden 

decorations make this basilica one of the 

most beautiful in Rome. This basilica is not 

usually crowded due to its rather isolated 

location. If you enter the courtyard to visit 

the tomb of St. Paul, you find yourself in 

the middle of palm trees surrounded by an 

amazing rectangular collection of columns. In 

the center, you see the statue of the apostle 

Paul (San Paolo). You simply cannot get 

enough of the peace created by the biblical 

figure resting on these grounds for centuries. 


San Pietro 

(St. Peter’s Basilica) 

Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano (Vatican) 

Saint Peter’s Basilica is the symbol of the 

Vatican and the most important church 

of Christianity. Before the construction of 

today’s basilica, the grounds were taken up 

by the first church in the world built under 

Constantine, who believed it was the resting 

place of Peter. Saint Peter’s is one of the 

holiest Catholic shrines in the world and an 

example of Renaissance architecture–it was 

designed by Michelangelo, Bramante, Bernini 

and Carlo Maderno. Not to mention, it’s home 

to the statue of Moses by Michelangelo and 

to the Baldachin of Bernini. There are more 

than 100 tombs in the St. Peter’s Basilica, of 

which 91 belong to former popes, as well as 

395 statues and a gorgeous dome that lies 

right above St. Peter’s tomb. The basilica is so 

huge that it can host 20,000 visitors at a time. 

If you like a great view, don’t forget to head to 

the cupola to get a fabulous panoramic view 

of the city. 

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MUST-VISIT CHURCHES IN ROME 


Santa Sabina all’Aventino 

Piazza Pietro D’Illiria, 1 (Aventine) 

Located on Aventine Hill, Santa Sabina all’ Aventino 

is one of the oldest churches in Rome, dating back to 

425 AD. At a first glance, you easily notice that it is 

much simpler in design in comparison to other baroque 

basilicas in Rome–but it is definitely worth a visit. The 

Pope celebrates the Holy Mass of Ash Wednesday here 

every year. 

Santa Maria in Trastevere 

Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere (Trastevere) 

Don’t miss out on the stunning Basilica of Santa Maria 

in Trastevere–one of the most beautiful churches in 

Rome. Its construction dates back to 340 AD, while other 

decorations such as famous Byzantine mosaics were 

made later in the 11th century. The octagonal ceiling is 

a breathtaking masterpiece, and the golden mosaic arch 

adds an enchanting allure. 

Santa Prassede 

Via di Santa Prassede, 9/a (Esquilino) 

Don’t get fooled by the exterior of this modest orange 

basilica–the interior is glorious. Orange, red, and navy blue 

dominate the basilica, offering a lovely game of colors. 

In this church you will find the Column of Flagellation, 

which is said to be the column on which Jesus Christ was 

flogged. The urn by the entrance has the remains of San 

Valentino, the protector of lovers. 

Santa Maria degli Angeli 

e dei Martiri 

(Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels) 

Piazza della Repubblica 

Designed by Michelangelo himself, this basilica was built 

into the ruins of the famous Diocletian Baths. Named after 

a legend of Christian martyrs who sacrificed during its 

construction, Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri unveils 

an awe-inspiring interior adorned with exquisite frescoes 

depicting the rich tapestry of Christianity’s history. 

Santo Stefano Rotondo al Celio 

Via Santo Stefano Rotondo, 7 (Celio) 

The most unique characteristic of this hidden church is 

its circular plan. Its construction dates back to the 4th 

century, at the time of Constantine. As the name suggests, 

this church was built in commemoration of Santo Stefano, 

the first Christian martyr. You can find 34 frescoes of other 

Christian martyrs around the interior of the church. 

Sant’Ignazio di Loyola 

(Church of St. Ignatius Loyola) 

Via del Caravita, 8a (centro storico) 

Located a stone’s throw away from the Basilica of 

Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola is 

a luxurious and glorious church. Both the travertine 

exterior and golden interior are soul touching. Prepare to 

be captivated by the mind-blowing spectacle above – a 

ceiling that seamlessly blends marvelous architecture and 

breathtaking painting. 

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Santa Maria sopra Minerva 

Piazza della Minerva, 42 (centro storico) 

Not far from the Pantheon, Santa Maria sopra Minerva is 

one of the few Gothic churches in Rome. Golden Baroque 

style stucco details were added in the early 17th century, 

which were almost removed during the mid-19th century. 

Among the elements that leave you mesmerized are the 

three naves, the blue vault with gold stars, and the two big 

organs. 

Santa Maria del Popolo 

Piazza del Popolo 

Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous squares 

in Rome. Santa Maria del Popolo is constructed in the 

northern part of the square in 1099. Though a minor 

church, it contains works by several famous artists, 

such as Raphael, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio and 

Pinturicchio. 

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 

(Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem) 

Piazza di S. Croce in Gerusalemme (San Giovanni) 

Nestled in the Esquilino neighborhood, the Basilica of 

the Holy Cross in Jerusalem owes its existence to Pope 

Benedict XIV. For seekers of absolute tranquility and 

contemplation, this sanctuary is unparalleled. Within its 

walls you can encounter significant relics, including a 

fragment of the Holy Cross. 

Basilica di San Clemente 

Via Labicana, 95 (Colosseum) 

Appearances can be deceiving – what may seem like a 

typical building is an extraordinary church. This three-floor 

structure conceals its treasures underground. Be sure to 

visit the two lower levels; the fourth-century Basilica awaits, 

as well as the remnants of an ancient Roman house in 

bricks dating back to the first century after Christ. 

Pantheon 

(Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs) 

Piazza della Rotonda (centro storico) 

Did you know that the Pantheon dates back to 118 AD? 

Yes, before Christianity. Beyond its iconic oculus lies a rich 

history. It was the first temple where people worshipped 

Roman Gods directly, and later evolved into a church. 

Within its walls, you’ll find the final resting place of artistic 

legend Raphael, alongside Kings Vittorio Emanuele II and 

Umberto I. 

Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza 

Corso del Rinascimento, 40 (Navona) 

Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza, a baroque masterpiece by 

Borromini, rival to Bernini, is a hidden gem with limited 

opening hours. Ensure you check its availability before 

making your way. Marvel at the exquisite design, a 

testament to Borromini’s geometric genius, as you step 

inside this remarkable architectural treasure. 

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4 Must-Try Food Tours 

& Cooking Classes In Rome 

Go home with a souvenir to last a lifetime as you spend your time in Rome learning 

to cook fine Italian cuisine in one of these unique cooking classes, or embark on a 

food tour to savor unique Roman foods. 

ROME FOOD MARKET TOUR 

This food tour takes place in the foodie neighborhood 

of Rome close to Vatican City. Your introduction to 

Italian cuisine begins with a freshly made cannolo 

while sipping on a cappuccino. Next enjoy the best 

pizza in Rome at the legendary Pizzarium, try cheeses 

and cured meats, truffles, olive oils and other treats 

and visit the Trionfale market, with its captivating colors and sounds. Expect to find the 

highest quality, in season produce. Following the market, savor two types of homemade 

pasta from a locally loved family-owned restaurant. D.O.C.G Vermentino wine is offered. 

The tour ends at artisanal gelateria Fatamorgana. 

LEARN TO MAKE 

THE PERFECT PIZZA 

Learn the secrets behind the perfect pizza! You will 

learn how to recognise the types of doughs and how 

to make the perfect pizza with a professional pizza 

maker in a local pizzeria. You can make your own pizza 

using different toppings (margherita, marinara, funghi 

e salsicce, patate e mozzarella etc). After creating your 

pizza masterpiece, enjoy a shared lunch or dinner, complete with a complimentary glass of 

wine. Elevate your culinary skills and indulge in a delicious experience that combines learning 

and dining. 

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MAKING CLASS 

Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure 

in Rome, blending a hands-on cooking class in a 

cherished local restaurant with a visit to one of the 

city’s top gourmet food shops for delightful tastings. 

Discover the nuances of authentic Italian cuisine as 

you master the craft of crafting traditional dishes such 

as handmade pasta and creamy tiramisu, and culminate your experience by savoring your 

creations in the dining area. As the class wraps up, carry home not just the recipes but also 

newfound culinary skills to recreate the magic in your own kitchen. 

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TRASTEVERE FOOD TOUR 

With Rome’s Trastevere Food Tour you will visit 4 locally 

loved venues for over 20 delicious tastings, while 

admiring the beautiful architecture, cobblestone streets 

and ivy-coated buildings. Your tour begins at Trapizzino, 

where you will taste the newest street food innovation in 

Rome. Then, enjoy the best cheeses and hams Italy has 

to offer at an award winning salumeria. Next, visit the beloved restaurant Peppo al Cosimato 

and indulge in homemade fresh pasta, pizza and fine wine. The tour ends at the Fonte della 

Salute artisanal gelateria. 

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Yoga and Pilates Studios in Rome 

p 

Miranda Mullings 

Looking for a way to unwind during your stay in Rome? The 

Eternal City is home to some outstanding pilates and yoga 

centers, to find some peace amongst the crowded and sometimes 

crazy city life. 

AMETISTA BLU 

Aventino 

Open: hours vary, check 

website schedule before 

you visit instagram.com/ 

ametistablu.voicehealing 

PLEXUS 

Via Arenula, 53 (Campo de’ Fiori) 

Mon-Sat 9am-8pm 

plexus.it 

YOGA AND PILATES STUDIOS IN ROME 

CEO couple Teresa and Jonathan bring a revolutionary 

approach to health and fitness to Rome with their 

scientific and holistic method that aims to determine 

the root problems and respond to them with a tailored 

formula targeting each individual’s specific needs. 

All treatments you could need are available under 

the Plexus roof and all center around the physically 

demanding Plexus method – a comprehensive and 

challenging mix of Pilates, yoga and HIIT. The ultimate 

goal is to reverse rapid aging, producing a healthier, happier, more resilient version of you. 

Sound healing can be a way to disconnect and resettle through music and the power of the 

voice. Chiara began Amestita Blu to share this art and mode of relaxation with those of us 

in Rome. She creates a vibrant cacophony of sounds from her expert playing of Tibetan and 

crystal bowls, gongs, and other unique musical tools. Her music creates a rich and immersive 

sonic experience, tailored to promote relaxation, inner peace and overall well-being for her 

participants. Amestita Blu facilitates sound bath sessions in Italian and English on Saturdays, 

and is also available for special events and retreats. Contact her for more information. 

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CENTRO SAMILA 

PILATES AND YOGA 

Via Costantino Beltrami 25 (Aventino) 

Open Mon-Fri 9am-1:30pm and 5:30pm-8pm 

samila.it 

Perched at the bottom of the Aventine Hill close to 

Circus Maximus, you can find a pilates and yoga 

studio on the surface, but what is really much more. 

The beautiful and cozy studio’s vaulted brick ceilings, 

spacious yoga rooms and private garden create a 

calming escape from the big city. The Samila Pilates 

& Yoga Association focuses on pilates, yoga and 

gyrokinesis (a physical practice centering on cyclical 

and spiraled movement.) Samila Pilates & Yoga also has a specialized room for therapeutic 

treatments, such as osteotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy and reflexology. The studio 

also has nutritional and dietary specialists available for consultation. 

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ALETHEIA PILATES STUDIO 

Via del Vantaggio, 1C (Piazza del Popolo) 

Via Nomentana, 121 (Porta Pia) 

Via Carlo Sigonio, 11 (Appio/Latino district) 

Open hours vary, check website schedule before 

you visit 

aletheiastudiopilates.eu 

Aletheia Pilates is a full-service pilates studio offering 

courses for all ages, physical abilities, and pilates 

experience. Their classes vary between mat work, 

reformer or jumpboard. Aletheia prioritizes private 

or small group lessons (up to 6 people) to ensure 

that your class is personalized and you receive the 

most dedicated guidance as possible. Instructors are 

dedicated to guiding you through a transformative experience, whether you are a beginner or 

a seasoned practitioner. Lessons are available in English upon request. 

MA’ & GI’ STUDIO 

Via dell’Arco dei Banchi, 8/a 

Open hours vary, 

check website schedule before you visit 

magi-studio-roma.com 

Mat pilates, total barre, kundalini yoga, vinyasa flow, 

hatha yoga, yoga for kids and various yoga workshops: 

Ma’ and Gi’ is an “exclusive retreat” in the heart of 

historical Rome. Designed as a cozy and sophisticated 

space, Ma’ and Gi’ is committed to nurturing your 

body and mind. Classes are conducted both in English 

and Italian, providing a comfortable and inclusive 

environment for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner 

or advanced in your practice, their courses will help 

strengthen your well-being and cultivate a healthier, happier you. 

YOGA SUITE 

Via Flaminia, 203 (Flaminio) 

Open Mon, Wed 11am-8:30pm, Tue 9am-9:30pm, 

Thurs 9:30am-9:30pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am- 

12:30pm 

yoss.it 

A favorite among locals, Yoss Yoga Suite is directed 

by master practitioner Yoss Giancarlo Miggiano, who 

created this studio in the north of Rome to share the 

infinite benefits of yoga with the local community. Under 

Yoss’s expert direction, Yoga Suite is a full service 

studio, offering not only a wide variety of classes – such 

as vinyasa, chair yoga flow, prenatal yoga, and yoga 

for mom and baby – but also workshops, events and 

international retreats. For those interested in becoming a yoga instructor, Yoga Suite also 

offers accredited training programs for Italian and international certifications. 

ZEM 

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 18 (Historic Center – 

Campo de’ Fiori) 

Open hours vary, check website schedule before 

you visit 

zemyogastudio.com 

Zem is a gem of a yoga studio in Rome’s Centro 

Storico. Their focus is helping you find the type of yoga 

that feels right for you, whether it’s vinyasa or rocket 

vinyasa, Ashtanga or yin. The studio also offers hot 

yoga and assisted yoga classes. Zem regularly holds 

events featuring special instructors, elevating your 

yoga practice with unique perspectives and insights, 

and even offers a yoga and writing retreat. Zem’s classes are thoughtfully designed to align 

your body, mind, heart and soul. Plus, they are specifically minded towards an international 

audience. 

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RYOGA 

Via Servio Tullio, 20-22 (Sallustiano) 

Via dei Fienaroli, 27-28 (Trastevere) 

Via Durazzo, 24n (Prati) 

ryoga.com 

With three locations across the city, RYOGA is the ideal 

place to shake off some stress after a hectic day. Yoga 

is in their name, but they offer much more – from barre 

to aerial pilates and functional fitness classes, they have 

something for everyone. They offer dozens of varieties in 

their weekly schedule of more than 75 chances to join a 

class, some of which are taught in English. 

ONLINE MEDICAL 

CONSULTATION 

OUTDOOR YOGA CLASS IN 

VILLA BORGHESE 

Villa Borghese 

Everyday at 10am, 5pm 

Come along to our beginners yoga class in 

one of Rome’s most beautiful gardens – Villa 

Borghese. Fiona will guide you in an hourlong 

Gentle Vinyasa Class, where we will link 

movement to breath, helping you get calm, 

bendy and strong. This class includes flow, 

balance, strength and breathing techniques. 

Away from the hustle & bustle of Rome’s busy 

streets, take a moment immersed in nature to find peace and relaxation. All levels welcome. 

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complimentary realities who 

pursue a single union. Through 

them, the artist highlights 

the meaning of unity and 

brotherhood. 

THE DIOSCURI RETURN TO ROME 

“The Dioscuri Return To Rome” 

Contemporary Sculpture At Via Veneto 

From December 1 to 

February 1, the area 

between Via Veneto 

and Porta Pinciana will be 

the stage for 11 scultures 

by Gianfranco Meggiato. 

A sculptor of Venetian 

origin, Meggiato is the 

inventor of the concept 

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From 1 December 2023 to 1 February 1 

Via Veneto, Porta Pinciana 

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of intrasculpture: the 

observer’s gaze is drawn 

to the interiority of the 

work, not limited only to the 

external façade. 

The Greek myth of the 

Dioscuri involves two 

“different” twin brothers, one 

immortal and the other not. 

They represent the starting 

point for investigating the 

significance of duality and 

duplicity, of opponents who 

come to be One, as Castor 

(a material being, a human) 

and Pollux (a spirit, a divine 

being) are opposing and 

Il Volo (“The Flight”) and 

L’Attimo Fuggente (“The 

Fleeting Moment”) are a couple 

of sculptures placed at Porta 

Pinciana. The first represents 

Pollux, the divine brother, 

conscious that man cannot 

be satisfied by materialism 

alone, but cannot “fly above” 

to feel life. L’Attimo Fuggente 

symbolizes Castor, the mortal 

brother, and reminds us that 

life should be fully experienced. 

On Via Veneto lies Sfera 

Quantica (Quantum Sphere), 

which recalls the force from 

which all matter begins; 

Taurus, representing the 

instinctive component in 

harmony with interior essence; 

Cubo con Cubo (Cube with Cube), which recalls our closing of the possibility of looking inside 

and below ourselves. And still there’s Fiore d’Oriente (Eastern Flower); Scorpius, stretching to 

the Heavens to symbolize our activation of energy; Doppio totem (Double Totem); Cono Energia 

(Energy Cone), a meeting point between the visible and invisible; and Colonna Energia (Energy 

Column), a column of light which stretches up to the Heavens. 

The exhibition closes with Disco Orione (Orion’s Disc), which recalls the brilliance of this 

constellation. 

The works, with heights ranging from two to five meters, are made from aluminum and 

bronze and are placed on stainless steel bases. It’s possible to go through the itinerary of the 

exhibition through your smartphone, following a complete map of images and descriptions, 

which is activated by scanning a QR code placed on signs accompanying each sculpture. 

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GET OUT OF TOWN 

Skiing near Rome 

p 

Federica Rustico 

Everyone has heard about the stunning ski resorts in the Alps and Dolomites. But 

not everyone knows you don’t necessarily need to go up north to ski! In fact, I’ll let 

you in a little secret: the Apennines have great skiing resorts as well, and the best 

part? They’re only a two-hour car-ride from Rome! So if you feel like going down 

the slopes this weekend – even just for a day – head to one of these ski resorts for 

some real winter fun. 

OVINDOLI 

Region: Abruzzo 

Distance with car: 1.30 hours 

Skiing level: beginner to expert 

Located in the Sirente-Velino park, the Ovindoli ski 

resort not only offers great skiing slopes but also a 

jaw-dropping scenery. You’ll understand what I’m talking 

about as the chair lift takes you up to Monte Magnola 

to the highest point of the resort at an altitude of 2056 

meters! There are various types of slopes, from 6 blue 

slopes to 8 red slopes and 7 black piste. If you’re an 

advanced skier, don’t miss out on the Pistone slope! 

TERMINILLO 

Region: Lazio 

Distance with car: 1.45hours 

Skiing level: beginner to medium 

SKIING NEAR ROME 

CAMPO FELICE 


Distance with car: 2 hours 


ROCCARASO 


Distance with car: 2 hours 


Terminillo is an historic Italian ski resort known as “the 

mountain of Rome” due to the large influx of tourists 

coming from the capital. Located just 100km from 

Rome, it is the perfect spot for a versatile experience. 

The Terminillo ski area develops around Terminilluccio 

and Terminilletto, with an altitude ranging from 1600 to 

2100 meters and boasting over 30km of slopes, with a 

concentration of blue and red piste. 

Easily reachable through the Roma-Aquila Roccaraso in the Abruzzo region is without 

highway, Campo Felice in the Abruzzo a doubt the most extensive skiing resort in 

region is one of the best skiing resorts near central Italy thanks to its 130km of slopes MONTE LIVATA 

Rome. With 15km of slopes dedicated to that connect the resorts of Rivisondoli, 

Region: Lazio 

piste rosse and 10km dedicated to black Pescocostanzo and Pescasseroli through 32 

Distance with car: 1.30 hours 

slopes, Campo Felice promises a good lifts! It boasts 22 blue piste, 19 red slopes 

Skiing level: beginner to medium 

time for medium to advanced skiers. But and 8 black slopes for more advanced skiers, 

no worries, there are also 6 blue slopes which means it’s the perfect place to show 

Located just 70km from the capital, Monte Livata boasts 

to practice your skiing if you’re a bit your stuff on the slopes. The best part? 

an altitude of 1425 to 1758 meters and is the only ski 

rough around the edges! There are 389 Lack of snow is no problem thanks to the 

resort in the province of Rome. While there are only 

snowmaking machines to ensure perfectly snowmaking machines. 

8km of slopes, the piste are suitable for any ski level. If 

white slopes! 

you’re one of those skiers who enjoys lunches and hot 

chocolate by the slopes, keep in mind that the rifugio 

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EATING 

EATING 

IL MARCHESE 

Via di Ripetta, 162 (Centro Storico) 

Daily 12am – 11pm 

06.90218872 

ilmarcheseroma.it 

ilmarcheseroma 

FONZIE BURGERS 

Via di Santa Maria del Pianto 13 (Jewish Ghetto) 

Via Catanzaro, 33 (Piazza Bologna) 

Via della Vite, 53 (Center) 

Via Flaminia, 585 (Fleming) 

Viale dei Colli Portuensi, 157 (Gianicolense) 

facebook.com/Fonzieburgers 

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 

Fonzie Burgers was founded in 2012 in the Jewish Quarter 

the kitchen counter or in one of the wooden tables while 

by the brother-chef duo David and Daniel Gai, who sought 

enjoying Chef’s Roman dishes and homemade pasta. 

to create a gourmet burger in Rome without sacrificing their 

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

devotion to Jewish dietary laws. 

to have a fantastic dining experience. Authentic cuisine 

To create the perfect kosher “ham”burger, Fonzie combines 

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

rabbinic approval of meat with non-dairy cheeses made 

and seafood specialities, and main courses marinated in 

from soy. Their entire menu is kosher, from their chilli and 

distilled and bitter bases is what awaits you. 

guacamole burgers to their lemon mayo steak sandwiches to 

As a starter we suggest the fried green tomato with 

their smoked turkey bagels. 

buffalo mozzarella and basil mayonnaise. So yummy! 

It doesn’t matter if you keep kosher or not—the interesting 

For mains you can try the Linguine con ricciola, pesto 

flavor combinations across 20 different kinds of burgers will 

di rucola e limone candito or always stick with the well 

entice any customer. Vegans and vegetarians will also be 

loved classic, the iconic La carbonara del Marchese. The 

happy to try the meat-free options, including a veggie patty 

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

made with organically-grown vegetables. A basic test for any 

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

burger place is the quality of their fries, a test which Fonzie 

topped with prosciutto and sage. If you fancy fish, the Tonno rosso alla cacciatora or the sweet passes with flying colors–they’re fresh, golden and with the 

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

precise amount of salt. If potatoes aren’t your favorite, they also have onion rings and chicken 

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

wings with a variety of sauces. 

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

With their newly-opened location at Via Flaminia, 585 in Fleming, Rome, Fonzie Burgers is 

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

bringing their culinary creations to an even wider audience. They already have four restaurants 

drinks, all a blend of carefully selected fine ingredients with various textures and extraordinary in Rome: one at Piazza Bologna, one in the Jewish Quarter, one at the Spanish Steps and one 

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

at Colli Portuensi. The Fleming location is now the northernmost of all, giving options for those 

visiting the more far-flung sections of the Eternal City. 

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DRINKING 

LATTERIA GARBATELLA 

Piazza Geremia Bonomelli, 9 (Garbatella) 

Tue-Thu 6pm-12am; Fri 6pm-2am; Sat-Sun 12:30-3pm 

06.5123913 

latteriagarbatella.com 

CHARITY CAFÉ 

JAZZ & BLUES 

Via Panisperna, 68 (Monti) 

Tue-Sun 7pm-2am 

06.47825881 

charitycafe.it 

ALEXANDERPLATZ 

JAZZ CLUB 

Via Ostia, 9 (Prati) 

Daily 8.30pm – 1.30am 

Concerts begin at 9.30pm 

06.83775604 - 375.5340612 

alexanderplatz@gmail.com 

Alexander.platz.37 

alexanderplatzjazz.com 

BUKOWSKI’S BAR 

Via del Ombrellari, 25 (Prati/Borgo) 

Mon-Wed 5pm-2am; Thu-Sun 

9am-2am 

06.64760105 

BukowskisBarRoma 

DRINKING 

CONVENTICOLA 

DEGLI ULTRAMODERNI 

Via Di Porta Labicana, 32 

(San Lorenzo) 

Thurs-Sat 9.30pm-4am 

349.672.6683 – 340.7996017 

laconventicoladegliultramoderni 

Just a few streets away Vintage finds, bohemian The Conventicola is a 

from the Ottaviano metro Roman style décor, a library Burlesque Club, a space 

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Garbatella 

Charity Cafe, with its fully 

sits Rome’s oldest jazz club, of books and pop culture that allows for the strongest 

neighborhood, Latteria is an enchanting space where stocked bar specializing in 

Alexanderplatz, a down to references will certainly underground artists to take 

time seems to slip away: an urban green garden and a whiskey, rum and killer shaken 

earth venue which wouldn’t appeal to your senses. Odes the stage and perform 

sophisticated indoor area. 

concoctions, is the jazz and blues be out of place in the mecca to Fellini, Bukowski and their art. Hosting about 

Born as a cocktail bar, Latteria has evolved into a bistro aficionado’s dream. It’s gritty 

of Jazz: Greenwich Village, even Star Wars, are carefully a dozen, vastly different 

that offers not only exquisite drinks but also a menu New York and Roman elegance 

NYC. Alexanderplatz is placed throughout while artists each night, along with 

that blends tradition with innovation, while focusing fused together with music nights 

underground, figuratively as showcasing their grace. the occasional burlesque 

on sustainability and zero-waste. A unique feature on oozing from Chicago blues to jazz a haven to an underground For entrées one might get performance, this venue is 

the menu are the Senzaimpegno–small bites that can Harlem standards. 60s and 70s 

musical genre which has prosciutto and hummus, go like nowhere else in Rome. 

accompany your aperitivo, be served as appetizers, or as Classic Rock, Soul and Folk every thrived here over the last for a sandwich, their special At Conventicola you’ll get the 

a light dinner. 

Tuesday with Andy’s Corner; 

thirty years. Many of the most tartares, or an especially change to listen to the best 

To be fully enjoyed and appreciated, cocktails should Blues Night on Wednesday; Jazz 

prominent jazz, blues, soul, gracious list of salads. The swing musicians of today’s 

narrate a story–this is the philosophy of Giorgio Morino, Voice on Thursday; Jazz Night 

music artists have performed highlight? Bukowski Bar scene, admire burlesque 

Latteria’s master mixologist. Morino has developed a on Friday, and a groovy Blues 

here, including Wynton offers twelve different kinds performances from every 

drink list featuring seven signature cocktails, each telling Night on Saturday, all starting at 

Marsalis, Brad Meldhau, of spritz! And wine lovers, corner of the world, and 

a unique tale ranging from sci-fi to mythology. If you’re 10 pm! On Sunday there is live 

Freddy Cole, Stefano go for the good stuff with attend exhibitions of unique 

in the mood for a classic cocktail, feel free to place your music with an aperitivo (6.30pm 

Bollani, Steve Coleman and Bukowski’s wine selection of and histrionic personalities. 

order. At Latteria you can enjoy an incredible aperitivo, – 9pm) with snacks, appetizers 

many more. Founded in Italy’s tastiest. 

Don’t miss it! 

dinner, or an after-dinner cocktail. And on weekends, you and drinks included in your price. 1984 by Giampiero Rubei, 

can visit Latteria for one of the best brunches in Rome. 

Alexanderplatz hosts live 

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JANUARY EVENTS 

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

ROMA CAPODARTE 2024 

ART 

Rome is preparing to say goodbye to 

2023 and welcome the New Year with 

a rich calendar of events in the name of 

music, art, culture and entertainment. On 1 

January 2024, Capodarte is back: over 80 

free initiatives spread across various parts 

of the city. Concerts, guided tours, shows 

and activities for young and old will animate museums, municipal libraries, theatres, cinemas and 

other cultural venues that will be extraordinarily open for the occasion. 

The Museums of Roma Capitale, including the archaeological areas and current exhibitions, will 

be exceptionally open with ordinary opening hours and free access. In some of these spaces it 

will also be possible to choose from a vast programme of guided tours and events. For cinema 

enthusiasts, the go-to places on January 1st are the Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese and the 

Nuovo Cinema Aquila. 

There will also be at musical entertainment at iconic locations throughout the city: 

• The Capitoline Museums will host the concert Dialoghi sinfonici – L’ora della danza by 

Europa InCanto Orchestra. 

• The Museo di Roma will host two concerts: Millevoci: Between Italy and Argentina, a 

Journey into Folk Singer-Songwriter Music and the Grand Tour concert featuring the Enea 

Barock Orchestra. 

• At Ara Pacis, an appointment with chamber ensemble of the National Academy of Santa 

Cecilia with the concert Vivaldi, 2 su 4, dedicated to the music of the Venetian master. 

• Nicky Nicolai and Stefano Di Battista will be the protagonists at the Centrale Montemartini, 

with the concert Mille bolle blu – Morricone Stories. 

… and much more! 

All information is available at: www.culture.roma.it/romacapodarte 

FESTA DELLA 

BEFANA DI ROMA 

MARKET 

Until 6 January 

Piazza Navona 

Free entrance 

comune.roma.it 

In Piazza Navona, the Festa della Befana 

returns, captivating both young and old with 

a series of special events. While the market 

is open daily, the grand finale on January 6th, 

Epiphany Day, when the Befana makes her 

appearance in Piazza Navona–the friendly 

witch will bring gifts and sweets for all the 

children. A delightful festivity for the entire 

family, featuring performances, music, and 

joyous celebrations. 

TRAME DI LUCE 

LIGHT ART FESTIVAL 

Until January 7 

Via Corsini, 25 (Trastevere) 

Entry fee: from 17€ 

tramediluce.it 

EVENTS 

ART | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC 

Get the best of both worlds — that is, 

stunning lights and sweeping musical scores 

— at Trame di Luce, an immersive sensory 

exhibition at the Botanical Garden of Rome. 

You can walk through greenery enhanced by 

supernatural light displays and can even grab 

a bite to eat at their gourmet food court, Taste 

of Lights. Trame di Luce offers not only an 

event but an experience, a delightful escape 

where visitors can enjoy the joyous spirit of 

the holiday season. 

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EVENTS 

ART | MOVIE | NIGHTLIFE | MUSIC 

PRESEPI IN VATICANO 

NATIVITY SCENES 

Until January 7 

Colonnato di Piazza San Pietro 

Free entry 

facebook.com/100presepi 

ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL 

Officially authorized 

by the Italian Ministry of Education 

To get your fill of nativity scenes for a lifetime, check out the 100 Presepi in Vaticano, the most 

traditional Christmas exhibition in Rome. Regardless of your religious inclinations, this is an event 

not to be missed. The display showcases nativity scenes from 17 different countries across the 

globe. You will find nativities in all manner of materials including vinyl records, styrofoam, wood, 

seashells, candles, pasta, and more. 

LIGHTS IN NATURE - LIFE 

ART 

Until February 18 

Giardini Brancaccio 

Entry fee: from €12 

lightsinnature.com 

INTENSIVE AND 

SUPERINTENSIVE COURSES 

EXTENSIVE COURSES (PART TIME) 

Twice a week (18.00-19.30) 

CERTIFICATIONS 

Preparations courses for CILS and AIL 

certifications of Italian language 

ONE TO ONE TUTORIALS 

ITALIAN CULTURE COURSES 

Art History, Cinema, Cooking 

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES 

Lights in Nature – Life is an extraordinary immersive experience that invites visitors to explore a 

secret garden in the heart of Rome through lights and sounds. Both young and old can embark 

on an adventure filled with incredible projections and spectacular light displays that celebrate 

the harmony between humans and nature, representing life on Planet Earth through its four 

elements: water, air, fire, and earth. 

ACCOMODATION 

Host families 

Shared/private apartments 

Hotels/B&B 

SPORT AND LEISURE TIME 

Guided art history visits 

Field Trips 

Dinners 

Film evenings 

Join our Community 

www.leonardo-rome.com 

www.scuolaleonardo.com 

rome@scuolaleonardo.com 

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T. 06.6889.2513 | F. 06.6821.9084 


Best Concerts in Rome 

in January 2024 

Tosca 

When: January 1 

Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica 

(Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30) 

Tickets: from €30 

Starfish – Coldplay 

Tribute Show 


Where: Teatro Ghione 

(Via delle Fornaci, 37) 

Tickets: €28 

Peter White 




Tickets: from €20.70 

Serena Brancale 





Daniele Silvestri 

When: January 18, 19, 20, 21 & 26 



Tickets: From €40 

Queen at the Opera 

When: January 18-21 

Where: Auditorium della Conciliazione 

(Via della Conciliazione, 4) 


Pink Floyd Legend 

When: January 23-25 

Where: Teatro Olimpico 

(Piazza Gentile da Fabriano, 17) 


Dardust 


Where: Teatro Brancaccio 

(Via Merulana, 244) 


SHOP INDEPENDENT 

ARTISANS 

romeing.it/shop/craft-matters 

E.L. Squad 


Where: Teatro Olimpico 

(Piazza Gentile da Fabriano, 17) 

Tickets: from €39 

Coez – Frah Quintale 


Where: Palazzo dello Sport 

(Piazzale Pier Luigi Nervi, 1) 


“Craft Matters” seeks out Italian artisans and 

craftspeople with unique, handmade products to 

share with the global community. 

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ART & 

CULT 

EMOTION: 

A NEW CONTEMPORARY ART 

EXHIBITION AT CHIOSTRO 

DEL BRAMANTE 

Until 31 July 2024 

Chiostro del Bramante 

Via Arco della Pace, Roma 

Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9pm 

From Monday to Friday €15, Saturday and Sunday €18 

chiostrodelbramante.it 

p 

Paola Morotti 

EMOTION: A NEW CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION AT CHIOSTRO DEL BRAMANTE 

curator’s observing eye ensures a harmonious blend of diverse mediums, from paintings and 

sculptures to interactive installations, all strategically positioned to elicit a instinctive response. 

The journey unfolds with the wonder of facing Luigi Mainolfi‘s towering sculptures in the outer 

cloister; the perplexity induced by Piero Pizzi Cannella‘s imaginative cathedrals and the marvel 

of his Raphael-inspired Camera Picta; the enchantment of Alessandro Sciaraffa‘s interactive 

work; the allure of Masbedo’s video installation, set in a bewitched forest, and the mesmerizing 

attraction of Paolo Scirpa‘s neon ludoscopes. 

This emotional odyssey continues with the decomposable prisms crafted by Korean artist 

Kimsooja; a dreamy microcosm of potential and fantastical visions by Tony Oursler; the 

imaginative reinterpretation of superhero figures by Adrian Tranquilli, as well as the site-specific 

project by Nedko Solakov, which reintroduces storytelling in a clever and sometimes ironic 

manner. 

Imagine if the ceiling, floor, and walls were enveloped in a grove of dragonflies as in Pietro Ruffo’s 

installation—what emotion would stir within you? And what curiosity motivates visitors to explore, 

investigate, and uncover the hidden meanings in Matt Collishaw’s still lives, crafted with the 

assistance of artificial intelligence? 

While Eva Jospin encapsulates her emotions within cardboard landscapes and architectures, 

Annette Messager imagines anxiety as human body parts hanging to the ceiling through 

photographs within fishing nets, colorful shapes, and a sizable Pinocchio; the collective AES + 

F engages in what it terms “social psychoanalysis,” revealing and probing the values, vices, and 

conflicts of contemporary global culture. 

EMOTION, curated by the visionary Danilo 

Eccher, brings together the works of Italian 

and international artists expressing all 

ranges of feelings and sensations through 

their art. 

More than twenty artists, more than 

twenty works, many of them site-specific: 

EMOTION takes the audience on a journey 

through surprise, confusion, desire, joy, 

fear, anticipation, anxiety, happiness, 

pride, excitement, nostalgia, admiration, 

relief, tranquility. 

How many emotions inspire an artist? And 

which ones does a viewer feel in front of 

that work? When dealing with emotions 

there are more questions than answers, 

there are always more emotions than 

certainties. 

As visitors traverse the exhibition, they 

are enveloped in a sensory tapestry, 

encountering installations that evoke joy, 

melancholy, awe, and introspection. The 

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THIS MONTH IN 

MUSEUMS 

ARA PACIS 

Lungotevere in Augusta 

Metro Flaminio 

CINECITTA’ STUDIOS 

Via Tuscolana 1055 

Metro Cinecittà 

4 HELMUT NEWTON. 4 CINECITTA’ SHOWS OFF 

LEGACY 

c Everyday except Tuesday 

a 1 UNTIL 10 MARCH 

10am-6pm 

c Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm € entry fee €7-15 (exhibition + 

€ entry fee €14-16 

outdoor set visit) 

i arapacis.it 

i cinecittasimostra.it 

CIRCO MASSIMO 

COLOSSEO 

Piazza del Colosseo 

Metro Colosseo 

4 

a 1 TILL 7 JANUARY 

c 

€ i 

GLADIATORI NELL’ARENA 

TRA COLOSSEO E LUDUS 

MAGNUS 

Everyday 9am-7.15pm 

Entry to the exhibition is 

included in the Colosseum 

tickets 

parcocolosseo.it 

Viale Aventino 

Metro Circo Massimo 

4 CIRCO MAXIMO 

EXPERIENCE 

c Tue-Sun 10am-4pm 


i circomaximoexperience.it/en/ 

DOMUS AUREA 

c TILL 31 JULY 

Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun 

€ 10am-8pm 

i Mon-Fri €15; Sat-Sun €18 

chiostrodelbramante.it 

FRENCH ACADEMY IN 

ROME. VILLA MEDICI 

a 1 

GALLERIA NAZIONALE 

D’ARTE MODERNA E 

CONTEMPORANEA 

Viale delle Belle Arti, 131 

Metro Flaminio 

Via della Domus Aurea, 1 


Viale Trinità dei Monti, 1 

Metro Spagna. Bus 117 from 

Termini Station 

4 L’AMATO DI ISIDE. 

NERONE, LA DOMUS 

AUREA E L’EGITTO 

4 STORIE DI PIETRA. 

a SULLE TRACCE DI ROGER 

1 TILL 14 JANUARY 

c Everyday 9am-5pm 

CAILLOIS. 

a 

a i 

c 

1 

€ entry fee €23 


i parcocolosseo.it 

c Mon-Sun 10am-7pm (closed 

€ 

on Tuesday) 

i 


CHIOSTRO DEL 

villamedici.it 

BRAMANTE 

i 

Arco della Pace, 5 

GALLERIA BORGHESE 

Bus 64 from Termini Station 

Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5 

Metro Flaminio / Spagna 

4 TOLKIEN. UOMO, 

PROFESSORE, AUTORE 

a 1 TILL 11 FEBRUARY 

4 EMOTION. 


CONTEMPORARY ART 


TELLS THE STORY OF 

4 THE TOUCH OF i lagallerianazionale.com 4 

a 1 EMOTIONS 

a 1 

PYGMALION. AND SCULPTURE RUBENS 

IN 

ROME 

TILL 18 FEBRUARY 

GALLERIA MUCCIACCIA 

Largo della Fontanella 

Borghese, 89 

Metro Spagna 

4 TIME IS OUT OF JOINT 4 WITH LOVE. PETER 


BLAKE 


TILL 18 JANUARY 

lagallerianazionale.com 

Mon– Sat 10am–7.30pm 

free entrance 

galleriamucciaccia.com 

PALAZZO BONAPARTE 

Piazza Venezia, 5 


ESCHER 

TILL 1 APRIL 

c Mon - Thu 9am-7.30pm; 

Fri - Sun 9am-9pm 

€ entry fee €17,50 

i mostrepalazzobonaparte.it 


€ entry fee €15 (reservation 

required) 

1 WWW.ROMEING.IT/EXHIBITIONS-IN-ROME 

i galleriaborghese. 

beniculturali.it 

ROMEING 4 event a date c time € price i 1 

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MAXXI 

THIS MONTH IN 

MUSEUMS 

Via Guido Reni, 4/a 

Bus 2 from Flaminio Station 

NEXT MUSEUM 

MUSEO DI ROMA IN 

Corso d’Italia, 37 

TRASTEVERE 

Metro Castro Pretorio Piazza di Sant’Egidio, 1/b 

Bus H from Termini Station 

MUSEI CAPITOLINI PALAZZO DELLE 

ESPOSIZIONI 

Piazza del Campidoglio, 1 

Metro Colosseo Via Nazionale, 194 

Metro Repubblica 

SCUDERIE DEL 

QUIRINALE 

Via XXIV Maggio 16 

Metro Repubblica 

4 JACOVITTISSIMEVOLMENTE 

a 1 TILL 18 FEBRUARY 



i fondazionemaxxi.it 

a 1 

4 VAN GOGH EXPERIENCE 

TILL 31 MARCH 

c Everyday 10am-6.30pm 

€ entry fee €14,50-16,50 

i nextmuseum.net 

4 LOU DEMATTEIS. UN 

VIAGGIO DI RITORNO/A 

JOURNEY BACK 

TILL 24 MARCH 


€ entry fee €7,5-9,5 

i museodiromaintrastevere.it 

a 1 

a 1 

4 FIDIA 

4 BORIS MIKHAILOV: 

a 1 TILL 5 MAY 2024 

UKRAINIAN DIARY 

c Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm a 1 TILL 28 JANUARY 

€ entry fee €11-13 c Tue-Sun 10am-8pm 

i museicapitolini.org € entry fee €10-12,50 

i palazzoesposizioni.it 

a 1 a 1 a 1 

4 FAVOLOSO CALVINO 


c Everyday from 10am to 

8pm 

€ entry fee €18.50 

i scuderiequirinale.it 

MUSEO DI ROMA 

PALAZZO BRASCHI 

Via del Corso, 320 

Metro Spagna/Barberini 

LA VACCHERIA 

Via Giovanni l’Eltore, 35 

Metro Eur Palasport 

48 

4 FUORI TUTTO 




i fondazionemaxxi.it 

1 

a 1 

4 I SOMMERSI. ROMA, 16 4 DON MCCULLIN IN ROME 

4 PHILIPPE HALSMAN. 

OTTOBRE 1943 

TILL 28 JANUARY 2024 

LAMPO DI GENIO 

TILL 18 FEBRUARY c Tue-Sun 10am-8pm 

TILL 7 JANUARY 

c Everyday 9.30am-7.30pm € entry fee €10-12,50 


€ entry fee €11-13 i palazzoesposizioni.it 

4 VIS-À-VIS. TENERANI € entry fee €7,5-9,5 

i museicapitolini.org 

SPINA. DIALOGO IN i museodiromaintrastevere.it 

4 FROM FUTURISM TO 

IMMAGINI 

VIRTUAL ART 

a a 1 TILL 7 JANUARY 


Tue-Sun 10am-7pm 

Tue – Thu 9am-1pm; Fri – 

c 

c 

entry fee €11-13 

Sun 9am-7pm 

€ 

i museodiroma.it 

i free entrance 

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FLORENCE 

Alphonse Mucha: 

The Seduction Of Art Nouveau 

At The Museo Degli Innocenti 

p 

Lauren Mouat 

Until April 2024 

Museo degli Innocenti 

Every day 9:30am- 7:00pm 

Tickets: €17.50 adult, €8.50 reduced 

museodeglinnocenti.it/alphonse-mucha/ 

Alphonse Mucha’s work is inextricably entwined with the Art Nouveau movement. 

You’ve most likely seen his work before – the use of fluid and seductive lines, 

ornate patterns and details and the predominance of the female form – but 

who was Czech artist Alphonse Mucha and what is the story behind his famed 

masterpieces? A new exhibition at the Museo degli Innocenti, the first of its kind in 

Florence, gathers 170 works by the Belle Epoque artist to tell the tale of the birth of 

one of the most recognizable artistic movements of the last century. 

Art Nouveau is a style that developed at the turn of the century when 

industrialization and mass production encouraged artists to swing the opposite 

way, toward nature and organic forms. For Mucha, leaves, flowers, curving vines 

and sumptuous drapery seemed to find their match only in graceful forms of the 

female body. Alphonse Mucha was born in southern Moravia, then part of the 

Austrian empire, but he found his artistic success in Paris in the 1890s. 

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

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ALPHONSE MUCHA: THE SEDUCTION OF ART NOUVEAU 

The exhibition opens with this moment 

in his life, and the impressive two-metertall 

promotional poster of famed actress 

Sarah Burnhardt who starred in the 

1894 play Gismonda. This collaboration 

with the theater would not only launch 

Mucha to fame – and numerous other 

poster and public works commissions 

– but would solidify his style in the 

collective imagination of the public: rich 

Byzantine detail, sinuous lines and a 

powerful emotional draw of his subjects. 

From here, Mucha’s career began to 

flourish. The exhibition introduces us to 

sketches of his time in Brittany, works 

on items like fans and ceramics and 

some of his most famous pieces: the 

four seasons. This series of prints met 

the need of a public who was interested 

in collecting images, but couldn’t afford 

original pieces of art. Sold as calendars, 

postcards and prints, these prints 

foreshadow the era of the proliferation of 

the image to meet consumer needs and 

perhaps help explain why so many of us 

are familiar with Mucha’s work today, 

over a century later. 

Mucha in fact believed that art and advertising both had a common goal of communicating 

with their audience, be it to sell a product or to inspire a religious or historic message. Some 

of his iconic advertisements can be found in this exhibition as well as delicate perfume bottles 

and biscuit tins showing how the medium might change but the classic Mucha style remains 

immediately recognizable. 

An enlightening portion of the exhibition recalls Mucha’s Slavic roots and his dream to serve his 

homeland through his art. Producing imagery that celebrated Slavic style and history, Mucha 

eventually created a series of 20 enormous historical paintings displayed in Prague to mark the 

anniversary of the nations’ independence from the Austro-Hungarian rule (these are now on 

display in southern Moravia). This and his work on Le Pater – Mucha’s illustrated interpretation of 

the Lord’s Prayer – are a reminder that while he may be more widely known for his commercial 

ALPHONSE MUCHA: THE SEDUCTION OF ART NOUVEAU 

work and graphic designs, he was a proud patriot and a spiritual man, capable of turning his 

artistic talents to the glorification of country and the divine. Art nouveau (called “Liberty” style 

in Italy) also had a heyday in the land of ancient emperors and Renaissance “Madonnas con 

bambino” and the Mucha exhibition culminates with a look at the Tuscan artist Galileo Chini. 

Embracing the new style at the end of the 19th century, Chini’s sketches and paintings are on 

display along with his designs for pottery that can rival the ceramic works of Luca della Robbia 

seen all over Florence. 

While past Museo degli Innocent exhibitions have featured more interactive elements, the Mucha 

exhibition has only one virtual reality tunnel where museum-goers can traverse a floor of dancing 

flowers reflected on all sides by mirrors. Perhaps the main attraction beyond the exhibit itself is 

the gift shop where Mucha’s most famous pieces can be found adorning tote bags, postcards, 

notebooks and more, begging the visitor to take a piece of Mucha home with them. 

Alphonse Mucha believed that “art can never be new … Art is eternal like mankind’s 

progress, and its function is to light the way for the world.” He believed art could inspire 

humanity to follow its higher values and to strive for greater things. Stepping out of the Museo 

degli Innocenti back into the square of Santissima Annunziata in Florence, I can’t help but feel 

lighter, ready to look for the beauty in all things. 

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