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Beginning a few a few years ago, various European cities have begun to promote an interesting cultural initiative: the Night of the Museums, a special night which seeks to facilitate access to cultural institutions to populations who might not have time to visit museums during normal opening hours, and introduce them to the cultural sites of the city.

It is also an opportunity to promote the discovery and enjoyment of cultural events as a valid alternative to other nocturnal leisure activities. The Night of the Museums, in fact, takes place during a weekend, and this year in Rome it is on the 15th of May. During the event, museums are open late and admission is free.

The Museums Night also features the organization of activities, concerts, lectures, theatre and readings. Rome, the eternal city, an open air museum in and of itself, can’t afford to not participate in this event, which grows more popular every year, both among tourists and Romans. It will be a fantastic opportunity to visit such must-see sights as the Vatican Museum, the Coliseum, The Borghese Gallery, the Baths of Caracalla, the Capitolinos Museum, as well as get to know institutions and museums that are perhaps off the beaten tourist track, like the Angelica library (in plaza S. Agostino, guided tours available between 18h. and 20h) or the “G. Tucci” Museum of Oriental Art, which can be found in Brancaccio Palace.

This special spring night also is a great chance to go shopping, because many shops stay open, and savour ice-cream and pizza in one of Rome’s many delightful plazas. We suggest you take advantage of this suggestive and culturally rich night. If your partner has a passion for the arts, why not give them a fantastic gift- a romantic cultural weekend getaway to Rome. Hurry up and reserve your flights and the best apartments in Rome, to guarantee a comfortable and affordable stay.