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
Olgiata Golf Club (Largo Olgiata 15, Rome) – established in 1961, designed by the British golf architect C.K. Cotton (a re-designed by Jim Fazio), this 27-hole golf course (located northwest of Rome) is another option for golf players passing through Rome. It’s best-known for the various tournaments that it hosts. Those interested in playing can […]
Stadio San Paolo (Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio, Nápoles): este es el tercer estadio de fútbol más grande de Italia (construido en 1959, con una capacidad actual de 60,000 asientos). Ubicado en el distrito de Fuorigrotta de Nápoles, este estadio es el hogar del equipo de fútbol SSC Napoli. Junto con el estadio y campo de fútbol, […]
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
Piscina delle Rose (Viale America 20, Rome) – located at the southern district of EUR, this outdoor space is Rome’s largest public swimming pool (a great idea during the city’s hot months). It’s advisable to arrive early. There;s also a fitness center and restaurant on-site. Admission from €8. Hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (Monday-Friday), […]
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