subject: Roman Holidays Are Like No Other [print this page] Rome is the city that never fails to amaze even the most jaded travelers who have seen it all, heard it all and experienced it all. Upon setting foot on Roman soil, you will quickly realize that we are not prone to exaggerations.
Rome boasts of so many World Heritage sites that planning an itinerary to see the most important places can be difficult to accomplish. Fortunately, booking a holiday apartment is relatively easy because of online reservation sites, which is an activity that must be accomplished a few weeks before expected arrival in the Eternal City. After booking the holiday apartment, research on the best places to see, things to do and possibly people to meet can then start through the Internet as well.
Just to name a few of the tourist attractions in Rome, there are the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the catacombs for ancient Rome; the Santa Maria Maggiore and San Paolo Fuori le Mura basilicas representing medieval Rome; the Piazza del Campidoglio for Renaissance Rome; and the Altar of the Fatherhood for neoclassic Rome. Indeed, a Roman holiday is like going back in time while enjoying the conveniences of the modern world.
Rome is not just about old buildings. More importantly, the city is about its people - friendly, fun and relaxed when the situation calls for it. Its residents may not be as religious as one might expect considering that the Vatican is right inside the city but visitors are surprised by the spirituality of the place.
Because Rome is an eclectic mix as the spiritual and the political center of the country, it comes as no surprise that the holidays, festivals and fests in the city reflect such double importance. Visitors are advised to participate in the holidays, be it of the spiritual, the social or the political kind.
Romans observe the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church when it comes to religious holidays, which include the Assumption on August 15, the All Saints Day on November 1, and the Immaculate Conception on December 8. Amongst all these religious holidays, Lent and Easter are the most important. These are often marked by processions and masses in the Vatican City as well as in Rome itself.
Of course, we must not forget Christmas Day when the Pope's mass is televised globally. The day after Christmas is also a holiday in honor of Christendom's first martyr, St. Stephen. Add in New Year's Day and you have a Rome that knows how to party without falling into disgrace.
So, if you are thinking of a Roman holiday, do try to plan it around the holidays. The joy of being in the one and only Eternal City is a reward unto itself.
by: Gaizka Pujana
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