Tips & Tricks
Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival (Villa Celimontana Park, Via Alessandro Poerio 112, Rome) – during the months of July & August, various jazz bands and acts are booked here. Depending on the event, admission runs between €8 and €15. See its website for more details: www.villacelimontanajazz.com
Stadio Artemio Franchi (Viale Manfredo Fanti 4, Florence) – located toward the northeast outskirts of Florence, this stadium is home to the ACF Fiorentina football team (with a capacity of over 47,000 seats). Those interested in attending its games can go on ACF’s website for further information: http://live.violachannel.tv
Teatro alla Scala (Via Filodrammatici 2, Milan) – this is the famed “La Scala” opera house, where to this day various opera & ballet productions are put together, along with classical music concertos. Those interested in attending one of its events can purchase tickets in person, or do so online through its website: www.teatroallascala.org
Scooter Tours (Rome) – this is a fun way to see Rome. Instead of touring the city on foot (which can get exhaustive, especially during the Summer heat), or by bus (which has its limitations), you can see the city via scooter, which is more suitable to navigate through many of the city’s narrow streets. […]
Stadio Olimpico (Piazzale del Foro Italico, Rome) – located in the northwest part of Rome and built during the days of Fascist dictator Mussolini, this stadium is home to both A.S. Aroma and S.S. Lazio football teams (with a capacity of 70,000 seats). Those interested in attending their games can go to their websites for […]
Ostia (beach near Rome) – this is a popular Rome-area beach destination, especially during the hot months from June to September. It’s just over 30 minutes via car west of Rome (via Autostrada A90). While there are public beaches in the area, much of the coastline are private properties that charge for entry, chairs, and […]