Cultural Events in Rome, Italy

Easter comes later than usual this year and with it comes warmer than average weather. This means that lucky visitors to the Eternal City during this time, will be able to take advantage of the myriad of outdoor activities available, and the small window of time where Rome is cooled by fresh spring winds, before the notorious summer sun takes full effect. This year we will again bring to you the best events to attend, places to see, culinary delights and so on.

Right now as we're finishing up this article we're frantically calling restaurants and bars which have the best offers for brunch, lunch and dinner. Of course all activities are overshadowed by the solemn events of the Christian calendar which are presented below. If you have any questions, queries or comments feel free to contact us and we will try to assist you as best we can.

17 Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord
Saint Peter's Square, at 9:30
Blessing of the Palms, Procession and Holy Mass Notification

21 Holy Thursday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
Chrismal Mass

Basilica of Saint John Lateran, at 17:30
PAPAL MASS
Beginning of the Paschal Triduum
Mass of the Lord's Supper

22 Good Friday
Vatican Basilica, at 17:00
PAPAL MASS
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Colosseum, at 21:15
Way of the Cross

23 Holy Saturday
Vatican Basilica, at 21:00
PAPAL MASS
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

24 Easter Sunday
Saint Peter's Square, at 10:15
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass of the Day   Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica, at 12:00
"Urbi et Orbi" Message and Blessing

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