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Easter in Rome: What You Need to Know!

Easter in Rome is one of the busiest seasons in the eternal city, which can be both exciting and stressful. Will it be too crowded? Will shops and museums be open? Will the weather be nice enough? Don’t worry; in this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know. Easter brings countless events and activities to Rome. It’s the perfect time to experience this unique cultural melting pot! Whether you’re religious or not, spring remains a magical time to visit Rome. Read on to discover four of our favorite things to do and start planning your trip today!

 

Make Your Easter in Rome the Best It Can Be!

 

How Crowded Does It Get?

Easter is one of the most important holidays in Italy. It’s one of the world’s top Catholic celebrations! Each year, thousands of visitors and pilgrims flock to the Vatican wanting to hear the Pope and attend the Papal audience on Ash Wednesday. Surprisingly, Easter weekend in Rome isn’t as crowded as one might think. Many of the pilgrims stay in nearby campgrounds and religious institutions, leaving most accommodations in the city to the more typical travellers. Now, don’t get us wrong – the weeks before and after Easter are popular favorites. But, if you wish to enjoy the religious festivities at the heart of the city over the weekend, you avoid the crowds.

What’s the Weather Like?

You might expect a little rain on Easter weekend in Rome, so pack accordingly! You’ll likely need a light jacket, scarf (it’s Europe, after all), and an umbrella just in case. We also recommend packing comfortable shoes! There are so many historical sites and museums to visit, so brace yourself for some walking. Walking is the best way to see Rome

Celebrate Easter Like a Native!

How about taking Easter as an opportunity to learn more about Rome’s religious history and partake in ancestral traditions? Easter (Pasqua in Italian) is the beginning of an intensive prayer week filled with many religious festivals and activities. Most museums are closed on Easter and the following Monday. For example, the Colosseum closes early on Good Friday, and so are many shops, restaurants, and museums. This includes the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel! Don’t worry; the majority remains open during Holy Week. In addition to the Papal Audience, be sure to check out The Palazzo Farnese and The Pantheon! Make sure you taste Easter flavors along the way! The most famous is the Panettone de Pasqua,  an Italian traditional Easter cake and the counterpart of  Italian Christmas panettone. The easter version features almonds instead of fruits, and you will see it everywhere. 

If you really want the religious experience, check out the Good Friday Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at 5 p.m., or the “Way of the Cross” that night. There, you’ll see the Pope carry the flaming cross to the 14 stations.

 

It All Starts with a Splendid Apartment in Rome

View of the balcony with glasses of wine overlooking the rooftopsNow that you have four great ideas for how to spend Easter in Rome, all there is left to find is a cozy and trendy place to stay! Lucky for you, we’ve thought about it too at Commendable. Browse our incredible selection of properties, including condos, villas, and apartments at the heart of the Eternal City. We know you’ll find the perfect one for your trip!

Take a look at our Luxurious Colosseum apartment at the center of Rome! This two-bedroom is perfect for a romantic vacation or fun getaway with friends! It’s in the charming neighborhood of Monti and overlooks the Colosseum! You’ll be within walking distance to a variety of exciting restaurants and shops. You’ll love its sleek, modern decor, as well as premium amenities! Enjoy falling asleep to the sounds of Rome, snuggled in bed with a good art book. In the morning, make yourself a cup of espresso and dream about the wonders you’ll see during the day!

 

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How to enjoy Berlin in the Heart of Winter

Though the German capital might not be your first idea for a winter getaway, it is actually magic under the snow and culturally exciting during the winter months, with film, dance and food festivals, Bauhaus celebrations, and even a fashion week! Here is a list of must-sees and dos in the German capital currently.

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Berlin is today a young and active international city, offering lively nightlife, many cafés, clubs, bars, street art, numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest, and the month of February is particularly sweet for art lovers: from Feb 7th to Feb 11th is held the Berlin Independent Film Festival, which offers plenty of screening and business opportunities for up-and-coming filmmakers. The exciting programme of films, workshops and networking events combines the commitment to indie filmmaking ideals with a solid understanding of their potential in the marketplace. All films are screened at the Babylon Cinema in Berlin-Mitte and are in English or with English subtitles. Extra tip: this movie theatre offers midnight movies every Saturday, with a live music orchestra!

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Held around the same time – Feb 7th to Feb 17th, the Berlinale is the city’s most glamourous event. With more than 400 films shown it attracts the elite of the film industry as well as the largest audience of any film festival in the world. But the festival has much more to offer than just the screening of films. For two weeks, workshops, panel discussions and joint projects encourage collaboration between all the participants. And at the exclusive Berlinale parties, people, art, glamour and business meet.

Dance is also promoted: each year young people aged between 10 and 21 from around the world meet in Berlin to share their love for dancing at the Tanzolymp, a dance event with workshops, seminars and competitions. The main aim of the festival is to support and increase the popularity of dancing, and also provides insight into the variety of dance aesthetics and artistic styles. Another festival, The Days of Dance or Tanztage, is a contemporary dance festival focusing on the discovery and support of up-and-coming choreographers and dancers based in Berlin.

 

Design and architecture are not left out, since 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus design school. For the centenary, many galleries, museums and other institutions in Berlin make the ideas of the Bauhaus visible and tangible, such as “Bauhaus – Modernism around the globe” at Willy Brandt Haus (16 January – 14 March 2019), which exhibits the works of photographer Jean Molitor, who has traced Bauhaus architecture all over the world for over 10 years. He found it not only in Berlin but also in Saint Petersburg, Havana, Casablanca und Guatemala City. The city and its periphery offer a lot of examples of this very recognizable architectural style, especially the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008.

To enjoy all these festivities to the fullest, Commendable Rentals has selected three extremely elegant apartments, perfect for families traveling together but also great for business travel. Located in the same chic building on Winterfeldstrasse in the Schöneberg area, you can choose the 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment, depending on who you travel with!

The rooms are spacious and very tasteful, with lots of light, deliciously comfortable bedding and fully equipped marble and mosaic bathrooms as well as state of the art kitchens in each property. These apartments are perfect for those who crave space and comfort, in an excellent, central location, next to Potsdamer Platz. The building itself dates back to 1900 and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. It is within walking distance to a great variety of bars, restaurants and shopping, where you can experience the best of this dynamic city. Commendable Berlin offers both the comfort and ease of a hotel and the familiar feeling and facilities of the best home away from home.

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