When you think of Rome, thoughts of Ancient Roman sites and food that will leave you salivating is no doubt the first thing to come to mind. By anyone’s standards, this is a correct assumption of what you’d find. However, if you dig a little deeper, you will unlock the secrets of nightlife in Rome that is fit for the most modern of visitors as well as the traditionally inclined traveler. With an endless array of activities and attractions, you will quickly realize that the Eternal city is blended into the perfect mix of a timeless beauty that only a city with its ancient roots could offer, and a contemporary hub that displays world renowned rooftop bars and gastronomic masterpieces. So, with that in mind, let’s uncover Rome after dark.
The Colosseum By Night
Starting off with a less traditional approach to visiting a very classic site, guided tours are on offer during the months of May to December for those who are curious about the grand structure and are after a more personalised and quieter experience. These tours take around a 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete, allowing you enough time to fully explore and consider the magnitude of the architecture as you basically have the Colosseum all to yourself for the night! There are also some special advantages by going at night as you visit areas that are inaccessible during the day like the Hypogeum, the underground section that the gladiators passed through.
Vatican At Dark
In the summer and autumn seasons, feast your eyes on the Vatican Museum at night time with its illustrious stature as the height of luxury in the Catholic Church. The introduction of the extremely popular Friday Night Openings brings along a modern twist to the complex, and grants you access to seeing the Vatican in a whole different light. When the crowds of people from the day slowly begin to leave, the Vatican is finally given the chance to breathe and expand again, making it the ideal time to enter. There is even a happy hour upgrade that can be purchased which will see you drinking wine and eating in the Vatican Gardens, truly a unique experience that is not to be missed.
Rooftop Bars
Rome boasts an incredible selection of rooftop bars that each have their own personality, some are avant-garde in design appealing to the edgier traveller, and others are time-honoured and represent the best of classic Roman architecture. Some top picks for your night on the town are the Minerva Bar, where you can enjoy one of their 16 types of martinis and savour the spectacular view of the nearby Pantheon below.
Made famous by the fact that Julia Roberts stayed at their hotel during the filming of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, the Terrace at Hotel Raphael offers 360 degrees views of the city below perfect for that one final evening in Rome. It’s intimate interior and green façade ensures that you have a view of the best Roman sunsets, and while their menu can be pricey, the romantic views of the city is a must see.
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