Little by little, Rome has become a favourite destination to visit during the festivities of new year’s eve. The magic of all Italy is concentrated in a single city to give visitors the best of this country. The big parties are not strange to the eyes of the Romans, so if you are in search of a big celebration to welcome the new year, Rome is an excellent choice.

Unlike many countries in America and Europe, Rome does not celebrate the arrival of the new year with the traditional twelve grapes. The Romans enjoy the evening patiently waiting for midnight and toasting with sparkling wine, they also expect a grand dinner or cenone, which includes lentils with pork leg or Italian Lenticchie with zampone. The belief is that these lentils are a symbol of abundance and will provide money in the coming year.

For those who enjoy the arrival of the new year on the streets, the different squares of Rome are filled with visitors from all over the world waiting for the traditional fireworks. in many places of the city and other buildings such as Circus Maximus and Fori Imperiali, offer important free concerts to the public. Every year the Piazza del Quirinale offers a concert of classical music to which the president of Italian Republic attends.

To view the fireworks to bid farewell to the old year from the best place, it is possible to go up to the terrace of the Gianicolo, Pincio, the Colosseum, or the Ponte Sant’Angelo. These are high points of the city with views that allow you to watch the show in the best way. The next day, at almost any point in the city, it is possible to find free features of theatre, dance, and music for both children and adults.

Visitors can enjoy the shows until after midnight, the metro runs until 2:30 in the morning. However, buses no longer operate after 10:00 pm and it is very difficult to find taxis during new year’s eve. To those who plan to leave their hotel to bid farewell to the old year, it is recommended to take a map and do not stray much from the area in which they are staying.