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Recently, there has been a rise in incidents in which precious works of art have been damaged by guests who are visiting museums and decide to take pictures near pieces. This damage, then, can take thousands and thousands of euros – or even more! – to be repaired by the careful work of restoration specialists and leads to artworks not being able to be displayed for long stretches of time. 

To avoid getting in trouble with the law and to enjoy your vacation in Italy peacefully and without stress, there are some things to keep in mind when you visit museums, galleries, and other artistic sites and attractions. Allow us to help you find a perfect luxury villa in Italy and then read on to learn our tips for planning a stress-free visit to museums in Italy…

There are some tourist attractions that are beyond famous and considered universally to be must-sees while in certain destinations. Among the many iconic examples that you might be thinking about visiting if you book a vacation rental in Rome, the Colosseum looms particularly large – both physically and as a very important part of the city’s cultural identity. However, you might be wondering, is it actually worth visiting?

Skyline Highlight

As the ancient and iconic building, spread over 2 hectares and rising 48m in height, stands out in the skyline of Rome, it is easy enough to pass by for a glimpse during your holiday in Rome. So, if you’ve seen it with your own eyes and snapped a pic, then why go inside?

Planning a trip to Italy in May or June means that you are coming at the tail end of spring and the beginning of summer, just as tourists really begin to arrive and while everything continues to fully bloom. Not only is this when weather is milder but more than pleasant enough for days in a luxury villa with pool in Italy or by the sea but it is also when Italy is at its potentially prettiest. The coming summer days and this natural splendour, as well as harvests beginning to load tables with delicious produce, means that there are plenty of reasons to celebrate.

As a result, May and June are a time when there is an especially large number of sagre, traditional local festivals that can celebrate saints, holy days, historic events, particular food products, and more with feasts, parades, parties, concerts, and other events. Those who book a vacation rental in Italy at this time of the year, will be able to enjoy authentic, traditional experiences alongside locals, sample incredible wines, enjoy regional dishes, and really get a genuine look into Italian life.

Of course, while the food-related events and parties are well worth seeking out and enjoying, we also recommend experiencing one of the infiorata events that take place around Italy each May or June. These particular celebrations, or “flowering” events, are the pride of several towns located around Italy and involve the creation of breath-taking, elaborate flower-based decorations that wow guests and locals alike. 

There is almost no time in which a trip to Rome won’t be a rewarding and fascinating experience as there is simply so much to see and do in this grand city. At different times throughout the year, however, a vacation rental in Rome and time in the city means that you will also be able to enjoy some specific celebrations, seasonal experiences, or special events. From the intense Christmas celebrations in this hub of Catholicism, to the wonders of the blooming gardens of the historic palaces in spring, to the thrills of the Italian Open for tennis nerds planning a visit in May, to Roma Jazz Festival in October, there are all sorts of unique offerings throughout the year.

However, the 15th of March, known as the Ides of March, has long been a particularly significant day in Rome. It was often a time around which new year ceremonies would take place, was sacred to their supreme deity, Jupiter, was the beginning of a holy week in the later Imperial period, and more. However, it became cemented in popular imagination from antiquity all the way to the current day when, on the 15th of March in 44BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated on that very day.  

From the 24th of December 2024 to the 6th of January 2026, the Jubilee 2025 (or Iubilaeum A.D. 2025) will take place. Announced in 2000 by Pope John Paul II at the end of the Great Jubilee, this year will see special pilgrimages, prayers, pardons, and events take place at the Vatican. As a result, the Vatican has estimated that some 35 million pilgrims will come to the city for the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Those who would like to be among this number, therefore, or who were considering planning a trip to Rome in 2025 should think about booking their vacation rentals in Rome as soon as possible as accommodation is sure to fill up fast and prices are likely to rise over time. Check out our range of holiday rentals in Rome today and secure your trip now.