THE NIGHT LIFE
Rome is a very animated city, it is famous not
only for its monuments but for being the centre of the "dolce vita". Bars and
cafes are open until 2.00 in the morning, whilst discotheques and night clubs close much
later.
There are numerous cinemas, showing latest releases,
as well as classics and limited release movies, showing in cinema clubs. Popular movies
are shown in open-air cinemas during the summer. The theater season goes from October to
May, and involves over 100 theatre companies, which offer all types of shows; comedies by
Goldoni, Pirandello, DeFilippo, french and english classics, revues, cabaret, satyr and
amateur theatre. Tickets can be purchased on the night. There are numerous shows, which
take place in particularly evocative ambiences. Throughout the year many concerts, mainly
classical music are held in basilicas and ancient villas. The opera season goes from
November to June at the teatro dell'Opera, but some companies perform in July and August
at the Terme di Caracalla. |
