For me, summer has always been the best time of the year and in the course of all my travels Rome has somehow become my favourite place to spend that very warm season.
During summer, Rome becomes a hive of activity featuring several summer special events and introducing new activities to keep tourists like me very happy. The city tends to hosts several open air concerts and events during the summer, some of which have free entry and some of which require tickets. For instance, the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma puts on an open air opera and ballet show near the Baths of Caracalla, while the Villa Massimo stages a dance festival and the Castel Sant’Angelo hosts music events in the evenings. Other interesting events featured in Rome include outdoor movies screened in squares or parks.
Rome living
There is always something to do in Rome on a summer evening and this is what I love most about the city. During the day, you can walk around the cobbled streets while enjoying a cappuccino gelato and visit local shops, stop to rest at small cafes in the square and shop at small boutiques. Even the museums in Rome often offer discounted rates and free hours during the summer, which travellers on a budget can take advantage of.
Another great thing about Roman summers is that the city is less crowded during this time and in an effort to make up for the loss of tourist traffic, everything in Rome from the gelato to the hotel rooms are cheaper. You will also get to see to some rare monuments and attractions in Rome that are closed to the public the rest of the year. These include the Temple of Romulus and the city’s oldest house – the House of the Griffins, if you make a trip to the coliseum during the summer, you will find that most of its sections are open to the public.
