Ferragosto in Rome, the holidays of Augustus, the holidays in August go back to ancient times. It’s one of the highest holidays in Italy, the 15th August. The church celebrates on the 15th August Assumption Day. In the weeks before and after Ferragosto, offices and factories are closed. Many Romans go to the seaside or in the mountains.
Holidays and events
Rome City Festival Peter and Paul · 29 June
Every year on 29 June, Rome celebrates the Festival of the city’s Patron Saints Peter and Paul. There is also on June 29 June 2021 a great feast. The Festival of the town Patron Saints Peter and Paul is one of the highest feast of the Romans.
Rome May 1, 2021 · What’s up on May 1 in Rome
May 1st is traditionally a day for excursions in Rome. When the weather is nice, you can go to one of the Roman parks, into the mountains or to the sea. A big concert is being held at the Basilica of San Giovanni.
Rome birthday 2021 MMDCCLXXIV Dies Romana
Rome birthday. On April 21, 753 BC Romulus is said to have founded the city. With this date the chronology of the city begins and thus in the year 2021 (in Roman numerals MMXXI) we have the year 2774 (MMDCCLXXIV) since the foundation of Rome.
Rome Easter 2021 · Holidays · Museums · Shopping
Easter is usually high season in Rome. Unfortunately, like all of Italy, Rome is classified as a red zone due to the corona virus until April 6th. Visiting Rome at Easter is therefore difficult. More information about the coronavirus in Rome
Carnival in Rome 2021 · Dates · Characters · History
The Carnival in Rome starts on Thursday February 11th 2021 and goes until Tuesday February 16th. Mardi Gras is called “martedì grasso” in Rome. Find out here what you can experience at the Carnival in Rome.
Chinese New Year in Rome 2021 · When and where
Chinese New Year in Rome. The Chinese celebrate the New Year according to their lunar calendar on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It falls on …
2020 nativity scene St. Peter’s · Vaticano 100 presepi
In our photo gallery you can see the nativity scene 2020 in St. Peter’s Square and the exhibition 100 nativity scenes in the Vatican 2020. Enjoy the pictures and look forward to your next Christmas in Rome.
Rome New Year’s Eve & Day 2020/21 · Festival · Fireworks
On Rome’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, there is usually a big street party and an extensive official program. Leave the old behind and start a …
Rome Christmas 2020 · Markets · Nativity scenes · Museums
Rome Christmas 2020. Here you will learn everything about Christmas markets in Rome, nativity scenes, museum opening times, church dates, dates of the Pope and Christmas traditions in …