5 Best Festivals in Rome each year
5 Best Rome Festivals
Rome is a popular tourist destination, with millions of tourists isiting the city every year and this city plays host to a large number of festivals, events and conferences. If you are planning to visit Rome, it is a good idea to plan your trip around one of these festivals.
1. Pasqua - This is the Roman name for Easter, which is a major Catholic holiday in Rome and is celebrated accordingly. Every year, the city is decorated with flowers, and visitors will be able to see some of the most famous 
monuments in Rome such as the Spanish Steps and St. Peter’s Basilica decorated on this day.
2. Estate Romana - This festival is a variety celebration that is the largest one of its kind to take place during the summer. During the Estate Romana festival, which is held annually in June, Rome hosts several events including music shows, concerts, film events and many performance shows. Most of the performances are held outdoors to celebrate the beautiful weather that the city enjoys.
3. Culture Festival - This festival takes place for a week during spring, and showcases the cultural and historical heritage of the city. During this festival, most of the museums across the city open their doors to the public for free. In addition to free entry, the Culture Festival also sees a large number of music artists perform at the event.
4. Notte Bianca – The Notte Bianca is an annual event that takes place in the beginning of September. During this festival, Rome sees a number of performances, shows, celebrations, games, sporting events and stalls that bring the city to life. During La Notte Bianca, the city is closed to traffic, and many of the galleries, shops, cultural centres and museums are open through the night.
5. Noantri Festival - This festival takes place at the end of July, and is a celebration of Christianity in Rome. The main feature of the festival is the procession which takes the Vergine del Carmine from the Trastevere district to San Crisogno.
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