It is said that “all roads lead to Rome” and one will essay this sentiment upon visiting the capital of Italy. The eternal city proudly boasts its history, its art, its heritage, its culture, its food and amalgamates all this and more into a beautifully mesmerising destination. While rooted in its tradition, Rome is a modern metropolitan that offers best of both worlds. April is very special for the city as it celebrates its birthday, its liberation day and Easter in this month. The upbeat rhythm of spring can be heard, felt, seen, smelt and tasted throughout the city. Here's all you need to know about visiting Rome in April.
What makes Rome in April Special?
Mild Weather: The cold winds have finally relented and the hot gales haven't started as yet. Longer days than the previous months and a mellow sunny mildness offers great opportunity to explore the city.
Festivities : Rome celebrates the onset of spring with various festivities, Rome’s birthday, Easter, the spring festival, the Roman artichoke festival, liberation day among others. A number of events ranging from cultural events to concerts are organised to mark such occasions. On top of it one can enjoy yummy and scrumptious spring special and Easter special traditional recipes, that are only available during this time of the year.
Flowers : The Roman spring lends the eternal city an unmatchable charm. The streets, pathways and the gardens are blooming with beautiful flowers especially wisteria, azaleas and Poppies.
Shoulder season: Sparsely crowded, Rome is still far from its peak season. April entails lesser waiting time and crowd free vantage points.
Rome Weather in April
As April starts the weather finally gears towards spring in full swing. An average of 12°C is maintained during the start of the month. The temperature steadily raises to an average of 20°C by the end of the month. Rainfall is observed 13 days with around 65mm in total.
Rome in April: Things to do
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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
The Trio that stands tall to retell the story of Rome’s majestic past are amongst the city’s most visited spots. The month of April not only offers you suitable weather to explore the three sites together, it also entails free entry on Rome’s birthday and on Easter Sunday.
April Timings
8.30 AM to one hour before sunset (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM )
Piazza del Colosseo, 00184, Rome,
Italy
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Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
A part of eternity in the eternal city is preserved here in the paintings, frescos, sculptures and architecture by maestros like Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino and Luca. Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica are often covered together for that perfect dip into Europe’s historic art and culture.
April Timings
Monday to Saturday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Last Sunday of the month - 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, closed on all other Sundays, Easter Sunday.
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Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma RM,
Italy
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3
Trastevere Neighbourhood Walk
The quaint beauty of Trastevere is laden with locals favorite artisan shops, traditional and modern trattorias, craft beer pubs etc. that lets you measure the pulse of the modern day Rome.Weather and festivities during April provides various haunts for a hearty, unwinding sessions for locals and tourists alike.
April Timings
Open all day
Trastevere,Rome
Italy
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4
Borghese Palace & Villa Borghese
Initially constructed as the outset of the impressive and infamous Borghese collection of paintings, sculpture and antiquities at the Galleria Borghese , the landscaped gardens of Villa Borghese is now a separate tourist attraction. With the onset of spring in April, the blooming flora makes these gardens all the more beautiful.
April Timings
Tuesday – Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Monday: Closed
Viale del Museo Borghese, 00197 Roma RM,
Italy
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5
Roman Catacombs
These subterranean passageway literally hold the skeletons of our past. Starting from the second century to the fifth century, Jewish, pagan and early Christian Roman citizens were buried in the Catacombs. Amongst the upward of 60 Catacombs that span hundreds of kilometres just 5 are open for public viewing.
April Timings
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, 2:00 AM to 5:00 PM, The closing day for each of 5 catacombs open to public differs, refer here
Via Salaria, 430, 00199 Roma RM,
Italy
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6
Walk on Walk off Rome
The enchantingly blooming streets of Rome demands you to walk through and discover its quaint little secrets. A simple Walk On Walk Off Rome pass , lets you enjoy not just 1 but 10 walking tour of Rome ranging from historic to food tours, all assisted by a professional guide.
April Timings
Flexible
Rione X Campitelli, 00186 Rome,
Italy
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Day Trip To Florence
A 90 minute train ride from Rome can take you to the enchanting world of Florence, the birthplace of Italian Renaissance. The historical and the artistic essence of the city is well preserved, every nook and corner oozes beauty and spring only adds some more vivacity to all of it.
Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 94, 00185 Roma RM,Italy
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Rome Food Tour
One thing that Romans swear by is to respect the seasonal food. April , especially around Easter brings in a range of fresh produce, prepared in both age old and modern recipes. The best way to explore these offering is with a seasoned guide on a Rome Food Tour of your choosing.
Trastevere,Rome
Italy
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9
Rome Segway Tour
Imagine a sunny day in April, you are roaming in Rome, exploring the wonders and your feet won’t be killing you by the end of it, because you will be segwaying!. Glide alongside a well-versed guide who will impart important information, noteworthy trivia and share funny anecdotes while you roam around Rome.
Turtle Tour, Piazza Mattei, 11,, Rome
Italy
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Rome Countryside Vineyard Estate Visit
Let Italians show you how exactly it is done. Visit the countryside Rome, where the oldest winery of the region awaits you. A scenic journey, a view of a lifetime and an expert sommelier guiding you through a wine-tasting session, what more does a wanderlust needs?
Piazza dei Re di Roma, Roma RM,
Italy
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Rome in April : Events to look out for
Holy Week and Easter
Easter on April 21, 2019
Rome pumps with unbeatable frenzy during the holy week. Doused in Easter spirit the town offers religious events such as Holy Mass by Pope on Easter Sunday and candlelit procession around the Colosseum, lead by Pope on Good Friday.
Festa della Primavera
Between April and June
An yearly event, the Rome Spring Festival observes various sports events, theater events, concerts, special exhibitions throughout the city. Streets are adorned with flowers and the beautiful Spanish Steps are strewn with hundreds of pots of bright pink azaleas
Rome's Birthday
April 21
The eternal city celebrates its birthday with all the fanfare. The whole city comes alive during the birthday weekend with parades, reenactments of historical events, concerts, cultural events at the Circus Maximus and gladiator displays and fireworks at Colosseum.
Liberation Day - Festa della Liberazione
April 25
A very important and historic occasion for Rome as it celebrates the end of Nazi occupation during WWII. The national holiday is marked by ceremonies, historic reenactments, and celebration throughout the city. Notably, no tourist sites are closed on Liberation day.
Rome Marathon
7 April 2019, 12:20 pm
Starting from the 2,000 year old Coliseum, the Marathon route takes you through some notable sights such as Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps among others. A perfect opportunity to explore city while staying fit.
Romanesco Artichoke Festival
(date not declared)
This is a 3-day enogastronomic event that invites traders to celebrates spring, fresh produce and especially artichoke. Additionally, city’s best restaurants offer a different fixed price menus based exclusively on artichokes, from appetizers to dessert.
Rome in December : 5-day Itinerary
5 Days In Rome Itinerary
1
Colosseum
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Trevi Fountain
Free Entry
2
St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Necropolis
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
€5
3
Borghese Gallery
Roman Catacombs
Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano
€10
4
Rome to Naples
Rome to Pompeii
Rome to Amalfi Coast
5
Trastevere
Roman Ghetto
Appian Way
Rome in April : Seasonal Delicacies
A traditionally Roman dish which combines peas, fava beans, lettuce and artichokes. Best served during a few short weeks in April, this Italian spring vegetable stew is full of flavour. A simple dish that requires attention and slow cooking, it is traditionally eaten with bread and an assortment of cheeses.
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