Visiting Rome in April means enjoying a pleasant sun and a super kid-friendly event: the birthday of the Eternal City! Keep reading to discover all the activities held to celebrate this anniversary!

Natale di Roma_Tapsy Blog

Born on April 21st 753 B.C., the Eternal city in 2019 will celebrate its 2773rd birthday. When you say…OLD, BUT GOLD! Yes because the more it gets older, the more it becomes fascinating. And what’s the best moment to visit it? Almost anytime of the year, but if you are lucky enough to travel to Rome in spring time, make sure you don’t miss the annual birthday party of the City on April 21st!

DETAILS OF THE BIRTHDAY PARTY OF ROME IN APRIL 2019

All you need to participate to the birthday of Rome is an helmet, an armor, a shield and a sword. Just kidding! The event is open to everyone, gladiators or not, and kids are more than welcome!

The “Natale di Roma”, how locals call it, is a major event in the Italian capital. That’s why the City of Rome every year organizes a big party around a special theme. The 2773rd birthday of Rome will be dedicated to the important period of Ancient Rome that goes from Nero to Vespasian. It will be the “Gruppo Storico Romano”, the historical group specialized in Ancient Rome reenactments organizing it.

The celebration of the birthday of Rome on Tapsy Blog

In fact, during the event, you will have the chance to see: a cithara and flute music show, an ancient rugby match, the election of the “Roman goddess”, the long-awaited “siege of Masada” war simulation and much more! If you prefer doing rather than watching, there will also be many activities for you! Keep reading to discover the full calendar.

OPENING DAYS AND HOURS OF THE BIRTHDAY PARTY OF ROME IN APRIL 2019

The Eternal City is so important that one day of celebration is just to enough! The City of Rome has in fact organized so much as 4 days of celebration: from Friday 19th to Monday 22nd. Not bad for a birthday, isn’t it?

The activities?MANY. And for kids? EVEN MORE.

FRIDAY 19TH

On the first day of celebration there will be many didactic activities for kids, with games to discover how life was in Ancient Rome. For adults, there will be historical fiction writers presenting their latest publications and the election of the “Roman Goddess”. Before the day ends, there will be dances and music played with ancient instruments, like flutes and citharas.

Looking for other educational activities to do in Rome with kids? Try the Tapsy Tour of Classic Rome, you will discover the Colosseum and the Forum (with a skip-the-line ticket) in an innovative way: through games and riddles inspired by the history of the Eternal City that will get the whole family engaged!

Tapsy Tour of Ancient Rome with kidsSATURDAY 20TH

The major activity on this day will be the “Tracciato del solco” (literally the “furrow of the soil”), a representation from daily life in Ancient Rome. To end the second day of celebration, there will be an evening full of music and shows.

SUNDAY 21ST

Sunday celebrations will surprise you with a parade of Ancient Rome reenactors, who will amuse spectators with the blessing of Emperor Hadrianus. If you like sports, you will surely enjoy watching the “harpastum” match, the ancestor of rugby, played with a ball made of cloth!

MONDAY 22ND

For the last day of celebration the City of Rome has organized something really special. After the ceremony of ignition of the fire, a parade of about 1500 reenactors will enliven the streets of the city centre and, eventually, a reconstruction of the “siege of Masada” battle will take place.

LOCATION OF THE BIRTHDAY PARTY OF ROME IN APRIL 2019

The location chosen in 2019 to celebrate the 2773rd birthday of Rome is the fascinating ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium of the Eternal City: the Circus Maximus. Easy to get to by tube (Metro Line B, Stop “Circo Massimo”) or by foot if you are close to the Colosseum, this location will provide the event with a special atmosphere.

The Birthday of Rome in April with kids_Tapsy Blog

Looking for other parks in Rome to enjoy your family holiday? Discover them on THE BEST PARKS IN ROME FOR KIDS: TAPSY’S GUIDE article

INFO & PRICES OF THE BIRTHDAY PARTY OF ROME IN APRIL 2019

Incredible but true, such an event is completely free! All you need to bring with you is your smile, what are you waiting for then?

An extra tip? If you travel with kids, add two extra items to your list: The Talking Map of Rome, a kid-friendly map integrated with an App that allows kids to explore the city with a funny commentary, and the Interactive Travel Guide of Rome, full of games and riddles to enjoy the discovery of the city with your little ones!

Tapsy

Interactive Travel Guide of Rome for families with kids

Categories: TRAVEL TIPS