What to do in Rome in January 2020
With the Christmas festivities behind us, Rome looks forward to a New Year and a 2020 full of interesting social and cultural events in the Eternal City. Here are our suggestions for things to do in January, one for each day of the month.
2 Jan. Have fun ice-skating around the large rink at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
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3 Jan. Enjoy a traditional English Breakfast at world-renowned Babingtons Tea Room.
4 Jan. Catch the Pompei e Santorini exhibition before it closes at Scuderie Del Quirinale.
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5 Jan. Take your kids to the Living Dinosaurs exhibit at Ex-Caserma Guido Reni.
6 Jan. Swing by Moriondo & Gariglio for their famous bonbons before lunch on La Befana.
7 Jan. Walk down Via Cola di Rienzo to score some great finds during the winter sales.
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8 Jan. Take advantage of the opening of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies to see works by Guttuso.
9 Jan. American Poet Judith Baumel reads new work at St Stephen's Cultural Center Foundation.
10 Jan. Beat the back to work blues with a whipped cream-topped hot chocolate at Giolitti.
11 Jan. Be bowled over by the art and grandeur of Galleria Colonna, only open on Saturdays.
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12 Jan. Take a day trip to the deserted town of Canale Monterano.
13 Jan. Immerse yourself in the cinematic world of Sergio Leone at Ara Pacis.
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14 Jan. Let your kids explore the Auditorium Parco della Musica with a guided tour.
15 Jan. Get to the Centrale Montemartini museum to see the Colours of the Etruscans exhibition.
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16 Jan. Grab tickets to Frozen to see the Disney on Ice production at Palazzo dello Sport.
17 Jan. Take your dog to St Peter’s Square to receive a blessing in celebration of S. Antonio Abate.
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18 Jan. Explore the vast exhibition curated by the Louvre and Villa Medici at the French Academy.
19 Jan. Sign up for La Corsa di Miguel, the non-competitive run through Rome.
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20 Jan. Start your day with a maritozzo, the breakfast of champions.
21 Jan. Escape to the Victoria Regeneration Spa in Ostia, open until 21.00.
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22 Jan. Take the kids to see the farm animals at La Fattorietta near St Peter's.
23 Jan. Meet a friend at Palazzo Braschi to enjoy the exhibit Canova: Eternal Beauty.
24 Jan. Hop on the train to Assisi to marvel at the cathedral and the beautiful mediaeval town.
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25 Jan. Indulge in a barbecue sauce-covered burger at TBSP Restaurant near Re di Roma metro.
26 Jan. Wine enthusiasts can’t miss the Natural Wine Festival at the Westin Excelsior Roma.
27 Jan. Gather a team for the popular pub quiz in English at Scholars Lounge.
28 Jan. Check out S. Cecilia’s Music Adventure lesson and concert for ages 8 and up.
29 Jan. See an English-language performance of Charley's Aunt at Teatro S. Genesio.
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30 Jan. Go underground at the Vatican and visit St Peter’s Tomb.
31 Jan. The S. Cecilia Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky: Concert for pianoforte.