Christmas in Rome If you booked your trip to Rome during Christmas time, you’re in luck! Of course Rome is stunning at any time of year, but on Christmas, Rome is full of magic that will make your stay unforgettable. Read on to learn more about the Christmas season in Rome, as well as Christmas traditions, Christmas food and the most beautiful places you must visit on your Roman holiday. Take a stroll around the historical center of Rome, and you will soon realize that Christmas in Rome is not just a about pretty lights. What makes the atmosphere so special is the people, the mood, the smells and decorations. The stores are all decked out and full of people in a rush to get their Xmas shopping done. Crazy Roman traffic gets even crazier, and the police don't seem to care. A mouthwatering aroma of roasted chestnuts, and caramel coated nuts, fill the streets. The city seems to be transformed into Christmas wonderland, and you wish it never ended. This is what your Roman experience will be like when you spend Christmas in Rome. Only one thing is missing on Christmas in Rome, the snow. Christmas in Rome: Shopping for local Christmas souvenirs Myriad of small and big shops open up for the season. From small kiosks, to entire markets dedicated to the Christmas presents, toys and decorations. In most of these Christmas markets and shops you will find handcrafted souvenirs ranging from baubles, stars and angels to pottery, glassware and hand-carved wooden Pinocchio dolls, toy Vespa scooters and Fiat 500's. The most famous and central Christmas market is in Piazza Navona, this square is arguably the most beautiful in the world, and the market makes it just mesmerizing. After a few years of closure, the market is back
Christmas in Rome If you booked your trip to Rome during Christmas time, you’re in luck! Of course Rome is stunning at any time of year, but on Christmas, Rome is full of magic that will make your stay unforgettable. Read on to learn more about the Christmas season in Rome, as well as Christmas
