by eduardoalfaro | Oct 5, 2024 | Rome, Tours |
October Fall in Rome: A Season of Golden Hues and Culinary Delights
As the sweltering heat of summer fades into the crisp, golden ambiance of fall, Rome transforms into a haven for travelers seeking the serene beauty and rich flavors of the autumn season. October in Rome is a time of magical sunsets, dwindling crowds, and a culinary landscape that invites you to indulge in the season’s bounty.
Experience the Golden Glow
October drapes Rome in stunning shades of gold and amber. The city’s iconic landmarks, from the Colosseum to St. Peter’s Basilica, bask in the soft glow of the autumn sun, offering breathtaking views and a photographer’s dream scenario. The cooler temperatures make exploring the Eternal City’s outdoor marvels not only comfortable but truly enchanting.
A Culinary Journey Through Autumn Flavors
Fall in Rome is a celebration of seasonal produce, offering a unique opportunity to savor dishes that are enriched with flavors of the harvest. The markets overflow with figs, chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, and pumpkins, finding their way into traditional Roman dishes that warm the soul.
Do not miss the chance to taste Pasta alla Gricia with its hearty pecorino romano cheese and guanciale, providing comfort in every bite. Autumn is also the perfect season to enjoy Vignarola, a Roman stew made with artichokes, peas, broad beans, and asparagus, showcasing the best of fall’s harvest.
October Events and Festivals
Rome in October is alive with cultural events and festivals celebrating everything from art to food. The Rome Film Festival attracts cinema enthusiasts, while local food festivals offer the chance to indulge in seasonal delicacies and discover new flavors.
Why Visit Rome in October?
October offers the unique blend of inviting weather, fewer tourists, and the vibrant life of the city in its most authentic form. It’s the perfect time to wander through Rome’s picturesque streets, sample seasonal delicacies at a cozy trattoria, and experience the city’s thriving cultural scene.
Visiting Rome in October is about embracing the city in one of its most charming seasons. Let’s dive deeper into what makes October in Rome truly special:
Inviting Weather
After the peak of summer’s heat, October ushers in a more gentle climate. The average temperature hovers around a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F), with crisp mornings slowly warming into pleasantly mild afternoons. This inviting weather is perfect for leisurely explorations of Rome’s countless historical sites and open-air attractions without the discomfort of summer’s sweltering heat. The sun is softer, the air is fresher, and the occasional autumnal rain shower only adds to the city’s romantic atmosphere.
Fewer Tourists
One of the significant advantages of visiting Rome in October is experiencing the city without the dense crowds that summer attracts. With schools in session and the high season winding down, Rome becomes less congested, meaning more space and time to truly immerse yourself in the beauty and history without feeling rushed or overcrowded. This decrease in tourist numbers results in shorter queues for major attractions like the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum, making your visit more enjoyable and intimate. It also means greater availability and possibly lower prices for accommodations, making your stay both comfortable and a bit easier on the budget.
Vibrant City Life in its Most Authentic Form
October in Rome is a glimpse into the authentic rhythm of city life, unmarked by the hustle and tourist-centric dynamics of summer. Romans return from their summer vacations, and the city buzzes with renewed energy. Markets brim with seasonal produce, cafés and restaurants welcome patrons with the latest seasonal menus, and a stroll through any neighborhood reveals the everyday charm of Roman life.
Moreover, October is rich with cultural events, local festivals, and temporary exhibitions not typically found during the tourist-laden months. These events offer a deeper insight into the city’s contemporary scene and longstanding traditions.
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Ready to Experience the Magic of Rome in October?
Don’t let this enchanting opportunity pass you by! October’s perfect blend of pleasant weather, manageable crowds, and authentic city life in Rome awaits. Now is the time to plan your escape to the Eternal City and immerse yourself in its timeless beauty, cultural richness, and culinary delights. Explore tailor-made and exclusive tours with a unique perspective only at Roma-Bella.
Book your trip today through Roma-Bella.com and prepare to explore Rome in its most captivating season. Your Roman adventure of a lifetime starts this October. Take the first step and make it unforgettable.
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by eduardoalfaro | Oct 4, 2023 | Rome, Tours En Roma, vespa, Vespa tour Rome |
Discover the Magic of Rome on a Vespa with Our Unique Tours!
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the streets of Rome on a classic Italian Vespa? Let’s make that dream come true! At www.roma-bella.com, we invite you to an exciting journey through the Eternal City on a Vespa, an experience that will allow you to see Rome from a whole new perspective.
Our Vespa Adventure in Rome: More Than a Tour, an Experience
Extended Duration for Total Immersion: We’ve listened to our travelers and designed a tour that will not only take you to Rome’s iconic spots but also allow you to explore hidden treasures and immerse yourself in the city’s daily life. Our extended tour gives you more time to savor each stop and capture memorable photos.
Expert Guides: Our passionate guides, experts in the history of Rome, will take you on a captivating journey. They’ll share intriguing stories and lead you to places not found in conventional guidebooks.
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by eduardoalfaro | Dec 14, 2022 | Sistine Chapel, Vatican |
VATICAN CITY STATE
Many visitors coming to Rome have the idea that the Vatican is a city, with streets, shops, houses, etc. , many of them don’t even know that the Vatican is a State. The big question is : what is the Vatican city State?
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- The Vatican is a sovereign country
- The Vaticanhttps://roma-bella.com/tours/vatican-city/ is the smallest country in the world
- The Vatican is not a city, but a territory of 109 acres, the equivalent of 1/8 of Central Park in New York, closed by a wall built in the XVI century
- The population of the Vatican is of 453 people, but only 246 are citizens, amongst them the 104 Swiss guards.
- The Vatican citizens instead are 618. Of them 372 of are dwelling in Italy or other countries.
Why such a particular State?
Everything started in the year 1870 when the Pope Pius IX lost the power of Rome, that was part of the Pontifical State. The Pontifical State was a territory occupying the central part of Italy where the Pope had the political and religious power. On September of 1870 Rome was occupied by the “bersaglieri”: soldiers of the King Victor Emanuel II, and proclaimed Rome Capital of the Reign of Italy. The Pope Pius IX self-exiled in his palace, the Vatican.
In 1929 Italy was a Reign ruled by the dictator Benito Mussolini who had imposed a dictatorship. After several meetings with the Pope Pius XI he announced to the world that the Vatican territory would be recognized as a sovereign country. This territory included St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s square, the Sistine Chapel, the large Museum created since the 1506 and the Papal palace.
by eduardoalfaro | Dec 19, 2019 | Food in Italy |
Roman cuisine is authentic, flavorful and special. It is said that Italian food is one of the best in the world: you still haven’t tasted the street food in Rome.
Rome is a culinary stage with plenty of choice, depending on your taste and budget.
From fine dining, to food stalls in touristic spots, anything in Rome tastes delicious and I am here to prove it.
Where once people would meet to drink wine, bringing food from home, today we see the rise of osterias. Those small eateries are the ones that serve the most authentic recipes, homemade with the freshest local ingredients and at a very affordable price.
But then again the food industry keeps on changing: today we rather eat a quick meal, maybe even strolling around the streets in the Italian capital city.
That is why I have put together a list of street food you definitely cannot miss when you are in Rome.
This street food is in fact a proper pizza, not circular neither sliced. This pizza is in fact baked in a square tray and then cut in chunks, which are sold singularly. Crunchy and tasty, toppings are various: you will find a simple Margherita, with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, as well as more flavorful potatoes and sausages and many other different kinds.
Easy to carry, easy to eat, easy to love.
This is probably the first choice amongst locals: panino is a sandwich made with daily fresh oven baked bread. There are a big variety of fillings but the best one in Rome couldn’t be other than Porchetta. What is it? Porchetta is the name of a whole pork cooked on a spit fire, whose meat is then cured and sliced like a sort of ham.
Seasoned with a variety of local spices, Porchetta is delicious and makes for a perfect quick lunch in the busy streets of the Eternal city.
This is a very recent invention by chef Stefano Callegari, also exported in Turin and lately in New York. It is a white pizza slice (cheese only, no tomato) cut in the middle and filled with all sorts of condiments. Usually, the choices are typical recipes from the roman cuisine. Coda alla vaccinara, Pollo alla cacciatora and also a vegetarian version with Melanzane alla Parmigiana – which means veal, chicken or vegetable sauces: this is a great solution to taste both street food and authentic italian recipes.
Supplì is the most traditional street food in Rome and is great anytime of the day: it can be a snack, a lunch or an after dinner.
Imagine a nugget, made of rice and pecorino cheese, filled with gooey mozzarella and tasty meat ragout, breaded and fried. Doesn’t it sound delicious? Well, I can tell it tastes even better than it sounds.
Similar to the sicilian version called Arancini, the first appearance of this street food was in 1847. Not only a street food, but also a creative way to use leftovers from a family meal. Simple but delicious.
Many eateries in Rome serve these kinds of street food, and I am so fond of those recipes to know the best spots. Food stalls, street vendors and city markets: let me guide you through this amazing culinary journey.
How to do that?
Easy: reserve one of my private tours and let’s built the perfect customized itinerary to take you around not only the best landmarks of the city, also the greatest eateries in Rome. We will make sure you have an authentic experience!
by eduardoalfaro | Dec 19, 2019 | Museums, Rome, Vatican |
3 things you didn’t know about the Vatican Museums in Rome
A must stop for every tourist in Rome, a state inside the city. What am I talking about? It is the Vatican city, of course.
This small country of its own sits right in the middle of the Roman culture, arts and history, with its boundaries enclosed in the – let’s say it – nicest city of the world.
There are many sites one can visit within the siege of the Catholic church: a magnificent square, the porch and the columnade that are called after St Peter, and then again fountains, gardens, statues and many more landmarks. Plenty to choose from and many different itineraries, so that you can come back many times and discovering always different spots.
One amongst all those beautiful places is one that certainly cannot be missed when in Rome: it is the Vatican Museums, showcasing a massive collection of art pieces, historical mementos and ancient objects from different times in history.
There are a million information that you can read about this place, but also a lot of secrets about the Vatican Museums that nobody will tell you about.
No one but me!
Ready to hear some? Here we go.
- Michelangelo’s paintings are not only representing saints or angels.
I am not going fool, don’t worry. The Sistine Chapel is the best example of Michelangelo’s talent and a majestic work of art. The artist was able, together with his crew, to paint over a 5000 square meters ceiling and just over 300 human figures. As you just learned, it was not only saints and angels: many of the humans represented were in fact inspired by people living in Michelangelo’s times. Politicians, lawyers and other important citizens but one stands against them all: did you know that Jesus face in the infamous Giudizio Universale belongs in fact to Tommaso de’ Cavalieri, which was said to be the artist’s lover?!
- There are way more visitors than you would expect
You are getting it right: there are a huge number of tourists visiting the Vatican museums everyday. And the number is increasing year by year.
There are in fact over 27 thousand visitors getting inside the Vatican every single day: just as if a medium-large town will go on a day trip there everyday! Impressive, and crowded of course. You can probably tell once you see the queue at the ticket office. The museums are open every single day (but on Sundays and catholic holidays) since 1771: can you work out how many tickets get sold in a year time?!
- The Museums had some special closing date, which was neither a Sunday or a catholic holiday.
As just mentioned, the Vatican Museums were opened to the public for the first time in 1771 by Pope Clemens XIV and they have been open every day since. Every day but one: curiously, in 1938, Pope Pius XI decided to close the museums exceptionally on a week day. That was the day when Adolf Hitler, dictator from Germany, came to Rome on a visit. The Pope’s intention was to forbid the dictator’s access to such richness and beauty. And in fact he managed to do so.
So, tell me: did you know any of those special secrets about the Vatican Museums?! I bet you didn’t. But I will tell you more: there are a whole bunch of other curiosity about the Vatican City and other must visit spots in Rome I am happy to share with you.
So now you have 2 choices: keep reading this blog or book a customized tour around Rome.
Which one will you pick?
