Things to Do in Rome This Weekend: Festivals, Markets, and Day Trips (November 13–15)
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From Warhol to Banksy, art has never been this much fun: the biggest new sensation in the art world is coming to Rome for its international premiere. It’s LUNA P’ART!
What happens when play becomes a gateway to art? LUNA P’ART makes its world debut in Rome with 13 spaces, original works by 16 artists, and a journey to explore, traverse, and experience firsthand. LUN...
In 1902, the government purchased Villa Borghese, the palace, and all the works of art for 3.6 million lire—“the deal of the century.” Today, in Cardinal Scipione’s former residence, where Paolina Bonaparte still poses half-naked in the marble sculpture for which her husband paid Canova 6,000 scudi, you can discover it through a guided tour featuring Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael
In the heart of Villa Borghese, amid tree-lined avenues and gardens, stands a palace that houses one of Rome’s richest art collections. It is the Casino Nobile, now home to the Borghese Gallery: a journey...
In 1883, Gabriele D’Annunzio married Maria Hardouin di Gallese in a reconciliation wedding in the chapel of Palazzo Altemps—the home of his in-laws, the dukes—following their escape to Florence. Since 1982, the palace has been owned by the state, and today, just a stone’s throw from Piazza Navona, it houses *The Suicide of Galata* and *The Ludovisi Throne*.
Before becoming one of the locations of the National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps was the setting for a love story straight out of a novel. It was here that Gabriele D’Annunzio married Maria Ha...
Though she lived 2,600 years ago, Sappho remains an icon: on the Palatine Hill, 40 works tell her story through myth, pop culture, and the scent of roses
Amid the ruins of the Palatine Hill, the voice of a poet who lived over 2,500 years ago meets pop culture. At the Uccelliere Farnesiane, Sappho. The Spirit of Poetry explores the figure of Sappho of Lesbo...
From the 6th-century Codex of St. Augustine to Calvin’s manuscripts on display for the first time: Rome’s National Library celebrates its 150th anniversary and unveils its “Treasures”
A 6th-century codex by St. Augustine, a 15th-century map depicting America, and several manuscripts by Italo Calvino on display for the first time. These are among the treasures of the exhibition with whi...
In December, Europe’s largest gasometer illuminates Rome with art, light, and magic
As the days grow shorter, Rome prepares to see one of its industrial landmarks in a new light. From December 4, 2026, to January 9, 2027, the Ostiense Gasometer will host ART IS LIGHT, a project that blen...
What to Do in Rome in November 2026: 13 Ideas Ranging from Jazz to San Martino Festivals, Exhibitions, and Spas Under the Stars
Concerts, exhibitions, new wine festivals, and day trips: the dates to mark on your calendar to make the most of the month, both in the city and throughout Lazio....
In 1796, a Madonna is said to have moved her eyes: the secret passage just a stone’s throw from Campo de’ Fiori
Just a few steps from Campo de’ Fiori, between Via di Grotta Pinta and Piazza del Biscione, there is a covered passageway that many people walk through without realizing what it hides. Its walls and vault...
Just a short walk from Castel Sant’Angelo, there’s a spot where you can start your day with bagels, matcha, and specialty coffee
A bagel to bite into, a matcha to sip, and the Prati neighborhood all around: Run by Nuns is a must-visit for anyone looking for a breakfast that’s a little out of the ordinary. It’s located at Via Ezio 2...