But luckily, the Eternal City is filled with amazing things to see and do on a rainy day. Apart from overindulging at great trattorias<\/a> and getting drinks in cool bars, here are six other ideas to make your rainy day in Rome a special one!<\/p>\n\n\n Head to one of Rome\u2019s many museums and explore the myriad of artwork that makes Rome one of the best cultural cities in the world. If you\u2019re into classic art, don\u2019t miss out on the stunning Borghese Gallery<\/a>, boasting sculptures and artworks by Bernini (reservation is mandatory). For contemporary art lovers, the MAXXI Museum<\/a> designed by the late Zaha Hadid is a must, as is a stop at its new restaurant, Mediterraneo<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to visit of the oldest public museums in the world? Put the Capitoline Museums <\/a>on your list. And for the latest exhibitions, check out Scuderie del Quirinale<\/a>, Palazzo Bonaparte<\/a> and Chiostro del Bramante<\/a>, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s Tip<\/strong>: Visiting the Vatican Museums on a rainy day in Rome is NOT a good idea\u2014the whole world will be there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who doesn\u2019t like going to the movies? You pick a great film to watch, you grab your huge bucket of popcorn (at least I do) and you\u2019re ready to go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t speak Italian, don\u2019t worry: there are plenty of original language movie theaters in Rome. Be sure to check out Cinema Nuovo Olimpia<\/a> in the historic center, Cinema Intrastevere<\/a> in the Trastevere neighborhood and Multisala Barberini<\/a> right on Piazza Barberini. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone knows about the multilevel gastronomic center that is Eataly<\/a>, and Rome happens to have the biggest one of all! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Head to this gourmet paradise in the Ostiense neighborhood to browse the market, stop for delicious food at one of its many restaurants\u2014or better yet, take a cooking class, a wine class or meet some culinary icons. Eataly often hosts wine and food festivals, too, so be sure to check out their program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So it\u2019s raining outside and you don\u2019t feel like doing anything. The best thing to do? Pamper yourself! Whether you\u2019re on the hunt for the perfect massage or treatment, or you\u2019re in the mood to relax in the jacuzzi or take a steam bath, Rome has many great spas for you to relax in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Footsteps from the Pantheon, you\u2019ll find the amazing BAHR<\/a> (they even have a private room for you to rent with a hammam treatment, sauna and jacuzzi!). If you\u2019re in the Jewish Ghetto, Acquamadre<\/a> is one to put on your list, renowned for its hammam treatment. And if you\u2019re in the cool Monti neighborhood, there\u2019s no place like Argiletum Spa<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to reserve if you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rome\u2019s Teatro dell\u2019Opera<\/a> has become quite famous and definitely brings its A-game with its seasonal program. While during the summer opera and ballet performances are held in the open-air Terme di Caracalla<\/a> theater, during the rest of the seasons you\u2019ll get to enjoy performances at Teatro Costanzi, footsteps from Monti. From Swan Lake<\/em> and The Nutcracker<\/em>, to La Traviata<\/em> and Carmen<\/em>, get ready for an evening to remember! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If it\u2019s not too rainy and you don\u2019t mind getting a little wet, you can try to see the glass as half full: visiting Rome on a rainy day means visiting Rome without the crowds! That means the piazzas will be all yours, the sidewalks will be deserted and it\u2019s the perfect moment to get lost and enjoy Rome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just a heads up: while the piazzas will be empty, the streets will be packed with cars. By all means, try not to drive in Rome on a rainy day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n While staying in bed and ordering in may sound tempting, think again\u2014there are many great ways to spend a rainy day in Rome. Although Rome is known for its great weather and sunny days, autumn and spring can bring pouring rain. And let\u2019s face it: walking along slippery cobblestone roads on a rainy day isn\u2019t […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":16030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1449,1458],"tags":[268,1536,126,1413,192],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Things](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rainy-day-in-Rome-1.png\")
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2. Hit the movies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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