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Rome At Easter - Full of activity, spectacle and colour
A city break to Rome during Easter will see the city, the centre of the Catholic faith, filled with colour, pomp and ceremony with thousands of pilgrims thronging the city streets. Religious services and processions abound in Rome at Easter and it is an especially busy time with plenty of fun activities and events taking place and an ideal time for families to enjoy a spring city break. The vast Piazza del Popolo is traditionally the heartbeat of activity at Easter time with its intricately cobbled square transformed into a playground of fun for kids with street entertainers, amusements and fun fair. Traditional music concerts, craft and culinary exhibitions ensure a buzzing, colourful atmosphere.
Easter In Rome - Inspiring pomp and pageantry
For most visitors, whether Catholic or otherwise, the highlight of Easter in Rome is undoubtedly the religious pageantry which centres on the Vatican which display the colour and traditions that are both solemn and uplifting and are a unique spectacle to witness. The Good Friday procession led by the Pope through the city streets to the Colosseum is a moving experience while the main focus is on St. Peter’s Basilica with a whirl of activity including blessings and Mass. Easter Sunday will witness the unmissable spectacle of the Pope delivering morning Mass to the many thousands of devotees thronging every square inch of the vast St Peter's Square.
Rome In Easter - A time for relaxing and recreation
Easter Monday is traditionally a time for leisure and relaxation with many Romans heading off into the nearby countryside to enjoy a day of walking along the Appian Way, cycling or boating by the many serene lakes. Easter in Rome sees the blossoming of its many parks and open spaces with the mild spring weather making a picnic especially enjoyable. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable cruise along the River Tiber complete with a lunch of sumptuous Italian cuisine and a stunning riverside view of ancient monuments and evocative ruins.
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