Easter in Rome (2024): Everything You Need to Know
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by Alexander Meddings
2w ago
Easter is among the best times of year to visit the Italian capital. The city is busy, bustling and at its vibrant best, with pilgrims, tourists, and locals colouring the city with life.  Contrary to popular belief, Easter Weekend is not the busiest period in Rome. People instead tend to incorporate the weekends before or after into their vacation plans. But the triduum (the Latin term for the three days between Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday) does come with its own challenges, not least the closures that affect many of the city’s sites. That’s why we’ve written this article—to help you ..read more
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What to do on a Rainy Day in Barcelona
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by Alexander Meddings
1M ago
Barcelona might be blessed with one of the best climates of all European cities, but it’s not immune from rain. While you’ll get wonderful weather most year-round, your trip could coincide with one of those rare rainy days, which especially fall around those autumn months. But don’t get down in the dumps if the heavens start to open. Barcelona is still an awesome place to spend time, even on a rainy day! To help you find some fun things to do in the city during those rare rainy days, here are some useful recommendations to consider for what to do on a rainy day in Barcelona.  View this ..read more
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10 Best Restaurants in Trastevere
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by Alexander Meddings
1M ago
Running along the west bank of Rome’s River Tiber, the medieval district of Trastevere is among the best neighbourhoods in the city for traditional Roman restaurants. Trastevere’s restaurants were the first to ‘fill up’ after the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020, (at least as much as possible). If you consider that Rome wasn’t welcoming tourists, and only locals were eating out at the time, you start to get an idea of the reputation of the district’s restaurants.  The Carpe Diem team knows Trastevere well. It’s where we’ve chosen to base our Food Tour, which customers consistently count among th ..read more
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What Language Is Spoken in Barcelona?
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by Alexander Meddings
2M ago
Barcelona, the regional capital of Catalonia, is a proudly cosmopolitan city. Visit and you’ll find a melting pot of Mediterranean cultures situated on the shores of the Balearic Sea and bordering France, Andorra and—as many Catalans would contest—Spain.  Barcelona is second only to Madrid as the second most active economically-active city on the Iberian peninsula. But Barcelona edges Madrid as a tourist destination as it taps into a richer, more illustrious vein of history, boasts stunning beaches with warm Mediterranean waters, and is home to some genuinely stunning architecture.  ..read more
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Visiting Borough Market: Everything You Need To Know (2024) #2
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by Harry White
2M ago
If you’re planning on visiting Borough Market then first: good choice, and second: here’s everything you need to know! Where is Borough Market Address: 8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL Borough Market is situated in Southwark (pronounced SUTH-erk), a district in Central London on the south bank of the River Thames. The market itself is divided into three main areas. Borough Market Kitchen is a haven for street food enthusiasts; Three Crown Square is where larger merchants and producers trade; and the Green Market spotlights specialized food traders.  How to get to Borough Market? If y ..read more
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City Tax in Florence: What You Need to Know (2024)
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by Alexander Meddings
2M ago
When budgeting for your trip to Florence, make sure to factor in the city tax (tassa di soggiorno). Commonly known as the ‘tourist tax’, this may not be included in the listed price of your accommodation, in which case you’ll be asked to pay it directly to the establishment at the end of your stay. Including this in your budget is vital to avoid any surprises. How much is the city tax in Rome? As of April 2023, Florence’s city tax rate ranges from €4.50 to €8 per night according to the rating of your accommodation. Children under 12 are exempt from this tax, and the fee is payable for up to 7 ..read more
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City Tax in Rome: What You Need to Know (2024)
Carpe Diem Rome Blog
by Alexander Meddings
2M ago
When you book accommodation in Rome, make sure to check whether the total amount includes the city tax (tassa di soggiorno). Most of the time, you must pay this extra fee directly to your accommodation at the end of your stay, so make sure to factor it in when budgeting for your trip. How much is the city tax in Rome? As of October 2023, Rome’s city tax rate varies from €4 to €10 per night according to the rating of your accommodation. The tax is payable for up to 10 nights of continuous stay. Here’s a handy table illustrating the various rates. The full table is available (in Italian) here ..read more
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Best Underground Rome Tours in 2024
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by Alexander Meddings
2M ago
People often ask us why so much of ancient Rome is underground, peeking up from beneath the street level. We tell them that it helps to think of Rome like a lasagne – a debris-encrusted layer cake of overlapping archaeological levels. The ancient city belies the medieval, the medieval belies the modern, and today’s modern metropolis is just the latest in a long line of urban mazes exposed to the elements. Underground Rome accounts for many of the city’s most famous sites. Some are household names, like the Colosseum Underground and Rome’s Catacombs. Others are barely known, but no less deservi ..read more
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10 Best Restaurants in Trastevere
Carpe Diem Rome Blog
by Alexander Meddings
3M ago
Running along the west bank of Rome’s River Tiber, the medieval district of Trastevere is among the best neighbourhoods in the city for traditional Roman restaurants. Trastevere’s restaurants were the first to ‘fill up’ after the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020, (at least as much as possible). If you consider that Rome wasn’t welcoming tourists, and only locals were eating out at the time, you start to get an idea of the reputation of the district’s restaurants.  The Carpe Diem team knows Trastevere well. It’s where we’ve chosen to base our Food Tour, which customers consistently count among th ..read more
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Getting to Grips with the Grape: A Definitive Guide to Italian Wine
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by Alexander Meddings
5M ago
In Italy, wine is more than just a drink. It’s a vital part of culture and a collective item of indulgence. Every glass you drink in an Italian enoteca (wine bar) comes with a history lesson and story—even when you don’t ask for it—in which your waiter’s distant ancestor plays the protagonist of their family vineyard.  This should hardly come as a surprise. Italians are, by nature, natural-born storytellers and have waxed lyrical about wine since the time of ancient Rome, and wine is the natural accompaniment to their other favourite subject: food. But how can someone who knows next ..read more
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