So your planning to visit Rome in November! Here is a quick list of some things to do and some events taking place in the city this year.
Firstly the weather in November begins to cool with the winter approaching. The month will start with average temperatures around 15°C and dropping to approx 10°C by the end of the month. November in Rome you can also expect some rain with the odd shower so dont forget your rain coat and umbrella. Although a little cooler the city is great for getting out and visiting the sights as the lines are usually a little shorter and the sights less crowded.
Another advantage of visiting Rome in November is that the accomodation rates in November usually fall to their lowest yearly rates so you may even find a hotel usually outside of your budget offering a reasonable price.
Starting off in November on the 1st is All Saints Day. On this public holiday, Italians remember their deceased loved ones by visiting graves and cemeteries. This solemn occasion sees many Romans visiting churches and even visiting Rome's catacombs. You may find that churches not usually open are open on All Saints Day. Please note that on All Saints Day the Vatican Museums will be closed and its probably worth trying to make your visit there on the 30th October or on Tuesday the 4th November if possible as the day prior to All Saints and Monday the 3rd of November is notoriously busy at the museums. They will still be open however, so if these are the only days you can go be ready for the crowds. Otherwise if you wish to book a tour and skip the lines you can find out more info at Vatican Museums Tour.
Originating from Turin in the north of Italy Subsonica is an Italian electronic rock band. They formed in 1996 and have had 6 studio albums. A great way to come to Italy and enjoy some of the local music while your here if it suits your taste. They will be playing some of the classic hits such as Microchip emozionale, "Tutti i miei sbagli" ("All my mistakes") and "Discolabirinto" ("Discolabyrinth").
To reach Palalottomatica is quite simple. It's an indoor arena which holds approx 10,000 spectators. From Termini Station you will need to take the Metro Line B (blue line) in the direction of Laurentina. The stop you will need to get off at is EUR Palasport and then the Arena is a 5/10 minute walk away. For further information and to book a ticket you can contact Around Rome Tours.
An Evening with JOHN LEGEND-The All Of Me Tour ROMA - Tuesday 11th November @ Teatro Sistina, Via Sistina 129.
The 11th of November offers you the chance to see Grammy award winner John Legend live in concert. This R&B soul singer songwriter has collaborated with artists such as Alicia Keys, Twista and Janet Jackson. He was soon introduced to up-and-coming hip-hop artist Kanye West and the two musicians collaborated on one another's demos. This November tour 'An Evening with John Legend:"The All of Me Tour,"' has currently sold out in over 60 cities in the US and features John in an intimate setting highlighted by guitar/vocal accompaniment as well as a string quartet. So be sure to book early if you want to find a ticket.
The concert will be taking place at Teatro Sistina which is right in the city centre. The nearest Metro stop is BARBERINI, line A. From the nearest Metro set out to approximately 200 meters in the direction of Via Sistina. For further information and to book a ticket you can contact Around Rome Tours.
The winter time in Rome is a great time to wrap up in the evening and take a guided tour of the city centre. A 3 hour tour would take you around many of the Ancient City monuments visiting Piazza Barberini, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and finishing off at Campo de Fiori which is a great place to then sit down for a drink. Taking a guided tour will cost €30 per person and you will learn all the history and insights of the city with groups usually no bigger than 15 people. Once you finally reach the end of the tour you may find yourself wanting a good drink. Most of the bars in Campo de Fiori offer the mushroom heaters to fight the chilly winter weather so you will still be able to sit out in the piazza and people watch!
For further info and to book a winter walking tour of the city you can visit the following link Rome by Night Walking Tour.
For Soccer/Football fans this clash of two Italian Titans could be very important in deciding which way this years Scudetto goes. With a vastly improved Roma in 2013 they will be hoping to go for the title this year along with regular contenders, Inter. Either way it goes this should be an excellent clash with a packed Stadio Olimpico of up to 80,000 fans. Whether you are a football fan or not it is definately a spectacle to behold during your time in the capital. For further information and to book a ticket you can contact Around Rome Tour.