Rome schools closed on Friday 13 December

Rome schools, parks and cemeteries closed due to severe weather warning. 

Rome mayor Virginia Raggi has ordered the city's schools and kindergartens to close on Friday 13 December due to a severe weather alert.

The schools' closure comes as the city's civil protection agency issues a warning over high winds and intense rain.

In addition to schools, the capital's parks, villas and cemeteries will also be closed on 13 December. 

RELATED ARTICLES

How to find an Apartment in Rome
City

How to find an Apartment in Rome

Ryder Cup: Rome mayor mixes up Colosseum with Arena of Nîmes
City

Ryder Cup: Rome mayor mixes up Colosseum with Arena of Nîmes

Rome's Spanish Steps bloom once again with spring azaleas
City

Rome's Spanish Steps bloom once again with spring azaleas

Rome repaves piazza at tourist-free Pantheon
City

Rome repaves piazza at tourist-free Pantheon

Rome welcomes first woman traffic cop at landmark podium in Piazza Venezia
City

Rome welcomes first woman traffic cop at landmark podium in Piazza Venezia

Italy's population hit by record low birth rate and highest death toll since world war two
City

Italy's population hit by record low birth rate and highest death toll since world war two

Nasoni: Rome's free drinking fountains
City

Nasoni: Rome's free drinking fountains

Rome to create 'Baroque-style' garden on Via Giulia
City

Rome to create 'Baroque-style' garden on Via Giulia

Rome sees return of traffic conductor's podium in Piazza Venezia
City

Rome sees return of traffic conductor's podium in Piazza Venezia

Rome in March
City

Rome in March

Rome reopens Via Sannio gardens after 8 years of Metro C works
City

Rome reopens Via Sannio gardens after 8 years of Metro C works

Rome rolls out cobblestone-stamped sidewalks
City

Rome rolls out cobblestone-stamped sidewalks

Rome moves bus terminal before opening Mausoleum of Augustus
City

Rome moves bus terminal before opening Mausoleum of Augustus

Rome mayor's fury over 15 mattresses dumped on street near Vatican
City

Rome mayor's fury over 15 mattresses dumped on street near Vatican

Rome plants trees in Piazza S. Silvestro
City

Rome plants trees in Piazza S. Silvestro