What to do in Rome in April 2019
Spring is a special time in Rome, as events begin to move outdoors. In April the city's parks and gardens come to life, friends meet for lunch outside once more, or take advantage of the longer days by going on a day trip out of town. April 2019 is full of interesting social and cultural events in the Eternal City. Here are our tips for things to do in Rome during April, one for each day.
1 April. Pick your own tulips at Tulipark at Villa De Sanctis on Via dei Gordiani.
3 April. Be wowed by the work Manifesto by Julian Rosefeldt at Palazzo delle Esposizioni.

5 April. The Appia Antica park opens the doors of the first defensive fort built along the Tevere.
6 April. Visit Il Classico Si Fa Pop at Crypta Balbi, a show inspired by Rome's ancient souvenir trade.

8 April. American rockers Low perform their album Double Negative at Auditorium Parco della Musica.
9 April. Take in a lecture on Italy's links to Watergate at Centro Studi Americani.

11 April. Explore the evocative world of Anne and Patrick Poirier with Romamor at Villa Medici.

13 April. Explore The American University of Rome during its Open Day and enjoy a classic barbecue.
14 April. Dedicate today to pizza and La Città della Pizza festival, this year at new venue Ragusa Off.

16 April. Catch the Dream exhibit at Chiostro del Bramante before it ends. Discount for WiR cardholders.

18 April. Embrace the exotic with a trip to Rome's Butterfly House on Via Appia Pignatelli.

20 April. Marvel at the designs and inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci at the Scuderie del Quirinale.

22 April. Celebrate Easter Monday with a picnic complete with a cheesy torta pasqualina.

24 April. Pigneto organises an evening of live music and dj sets for Pigneto, Quartiere in Festa.
25 April. Explore 100 diverse roles played by 100 Rome women at the Capitoline Museums.

27 April. Let curiosity lead you to the Japan Festival where you can enjoy sushi and martial arts lessons.
28 April. Heading to the airport? Use your WiR card for a €3 discount on Samarcanda taxi fares.

30 April. Track down Caravaggio's paintings around Rome while admiring Bernini's masterpieces along the way.