Lifestyle of Rome
Rome is famous throughout the world for its beauty with a unique natural environment and historical and artistic heritage to such an extent that it is called ‘il bel Paese'(beautiful country).Although nowadays Rome pulses with the beat of all international metropolis,its people largely retain the original character,blending the new traits with the old ones.
Youngsters tend to live life in full. On one hand they get their share of "La Dolce Vita", in a most relaxed fashion. They are passionate football fans, and they love scooters - apparently reckless as Valentino Rossi, they also know when it's time to drive carefully.Romans just love gatherings and rallies. Although they will possibly inconvenience your visit,they are also spectacular and give you a cross-section of the incredibly witty and humourous Italian popular spirit.Romans,like all Italians,are masters of adaptability and resort to any expedient to survive,or to put lunch and dinner together.
The upper classes naturally are far more mannerly and sophisticated,spending or squandering their time in a most intriguing lifestyle.Yet in Rome the old popular cultural traits are a highly considered reference for all.
Rome is one of those places that never loses its thrill, no matter how many times one attends a papal audience on St Peter's Square, or tries to count the number of holes where the metal bars supporting the marble facade of Hadrian's Temple used to be, or feels the rhythm of street musicians, artists and mimes along the pulsing Piazza Navona. While technically you could spend a lifetime reexamining its sundry ancient ruins, churches, or museums, with nary a ho-hum, you will never achieve true intimacy with Roma if your goal doesn't exceed checking off famous landmarks on an American-style "to-see" list. An intimacy with this ancient city-as with any relationship, requires that you move to the next level by absorbing the lifestyle of its native people.
Another aspect that makes Rome more than an interesting city is its variety of cultural events. Every month there are fairs,shows,concerts,cinema appointments and more....Yet the personality of the Romans is more complex and distinctively with many contrasting aspects.Are you wondering how it feels to sit down in a "Bar" in front of the Coliseum,drinking a beer while
admiring the power of this ancient monument? The best way to know it,it's just trying it!
Youngsters tend to live life in full. On one hand they get their share of "La Dolce Vita", in a most relaxed fashion. They are passionate football fans, and they love scooters - apparently reckless as Valentino Rossi, they also know when it's time to drive carefully.Romans just love gatherings and rallies. Although they will possibly inconvenience your visit,they are also spectacular and give you a cross-section of the incredibly witty and humourous Italian popular spirit.Romans,like all Italians,are masters of adaptability and resort to any expedient to survive,or to put lunch and dinner together.
The upper classes naturally are far more mannerly and sophisticated,spending or squandering their time in a most intriguing lifestyle.Yet in Rome the old popular cultural traits are a highly considered reference for all.
Rome is one of those places that never loses its thrill, no matter how many times one attends a papal audience on St Peter's Square, or tries to count the number of holes where the metal bars supporting the marble facade of Hadrian's Temple used to be, or feels the rhythm of street musicians, artists and mimes along the pulsing Piazza Navona. While technically you could spend a lifetime reexamining its sundry ancient ruins, churches, or museums, with nary a ho-hum, you will never achieve true intimacy with Roma if your goal doesn't exceed checking off famous landmarks on an American-style "to-see" list. An intimacy with this ancient city-as with any relationship, requires that you move to the next level by absorbing the lifestyle of its native people.
Another aspect that makes Rome more than an interesting city is its variety of cultural events. Every month there are fairs,shows,concerts,cinema appointments and more....Yet the personality of the Romans is more complex and distinctively with many contrasting aspects.Are you wondering how it feels to sit down in a "Bar" in front of the Coliseum,drinking a beer while
admiring the power of this ancient monument? The best way to know it,it's just trying it!
