Easter in Rome
Spending Easter in Rome is a very popular choice for travellers in Italy during the springtime.
The highlight of spending Easter in Rome is to go to the Vatican for Easter mass at St Peters. Thousands of people gather in front of the church to hear the pope give Easter mass at St Peters, so make sure to show up early to get a prime spot for the mass.
On Easter in Rome all major museums and archeological sites are open on Sunday, with the exception of the Vatican Museums, which are closed on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (Easter Monday is a national holiday in Italy).
Most restaurants are open on Easter in Rome, while most shops in Rome are closed on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, with the exception of those that primarily serve tourists.