FOOD,SHOPPING AND FESTIVALS 
Traditional Roman Food
Spaghetti alla Carbonara : in Rome, spaghetti alla carbonara is dressed in 
raw egg yolk, black pepper, guanciale and grated Pecorino Romano. 
Carciofi: The two most Roman ways to prepare it are alla romana (Roman- style) or alla giudea (Jewish-style). The former method stuffs the artichokes with bread crumbs, garlic, mint, and parsley before braising them in a bath of olive oil and water. Carciofi alla giudea, in contrast, are beaten against a hard surface until the petals bloom open like a flower, and then deep-fried to golden perfection. 
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe: hand-rolled tonnarelli noodles are topped with salty pecorino cheese, plenty of black pepper and whisked with pasta water to create a mouthwateringly creamy, cheesy and mildly spicy sauce. 
Saltimbocca alla Romana: hearty slices of veal are topped with prosciutto crudo and fresh sage, then marinated with white wine. 
Coda alla Vaccinara: Coda alla vaccinara is a rich tomato-based stew that incorporates flavorful vegetables, pancetta, a dash of red wine and cinnamon to create a comforting dish. 
Maritozzo: is a pastry which consists of a sweet bread roll filled with whipped cream. Itʼs eaten for breakfast but also during all day. 
Zeppole di San Giuseppe: (saint josephʼs fritters) are fritters filled with pastry cream. Theyʼre dedicated to Fatherʼs Day. 
Shopping 
In Rome there are also many commercial centres. The two most famous and bigger ones are Euroma 2 situated in the EUR quarter of Rome and RomaEst which is situated in the east part of Rome. Around Rome we also find other commercial centres such as Cinecittà 2 (situated just near the Cinecittà Studios of cinema), Porta di Roma, La Romanina. 
Via del Corso 
Via del Corso, one of the cityʼs loIn Rome there are also many commercial centres. The two most famous and bigger ones are Euroma 2 situated in the EUR quarter of Rome and RomaEst which is situated in the east part of Rome. Around Rome we also find other commercial centres such as Cinecittà 2 (situated just near the Cinecittà Studios of cinema), Porta di Roma, La Romanina. 
ngest streets, is located right in the historic centre of Rome. Comparable to Londonʼs Oxford Circus, the bustling thoroughfare is lined with a wealth of high-street stores and designer boutiques, including leading international brands such as Zara and H&M. But there are also many other famos stores like: Brandy Melville, Subdued, M.A.C.,Sephora, Lush, NIKE, Adidas. Via del Corso is one of the most frequented places in Rome so part of the street is pedestrianised for an even easier shopping experience. 
Via dei Condotti 
In Via dei Condotti we can find some of Italyʼs most prestigious fashion brands. Home to exclusive international and Italian fashion houses such as Gucci, Dior, Bulgari and Dolce & Gabbana, the street is one of Romeʼs premier shopping destinations. Those looking to invest in Italian design will be spoilt for choice and the new season collections are sure to tempt discerning fashion lovers. Located close to the Spanish Steps landmark, Via dei Condotti attracts an elite fashion crowd looking for luxury gifts while its striking classic architecture also makes it the perfect place to window shop. 
Via del Tritone 
Via del Tritone is situated near Piazza Barberini and Via del Corso. Here we find big stores such as The North Face, OVS, but the newest and coolest attraction is the new store La Rinascente. This store made up of four floors has many luxurious brands that we nominated before, but it has not only fashion brands but also many popular makeup brands such as Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, M.A.C., Hourglass, and many other skincare brands too. In the fourth floor there are many bistrot where to have an aperitif if you want (even if itʼs pretty expensive!) 
Festivals Natale di Roma 
It may be known as the Eternal City, but the official date of Romeʼs foundation is said to be April 21st, 753 B.C. On this date a certain set of wolf-raised twins decided to start a town on the banks of the Tiber river. According to the myth, Romulus and Remus, twin brothers of the god Mars and a Vestal Virgin, are abandoned in the Tiber river, which miraculously carries them to safety. They are found by a wolf, and after surving by sucking from the wolf and being fed by a woodpecker, Romulus and Remus are raised by humble shepherds. They grow up natural leaders, and the two decide to found a city, but disagree over where to start. Romulus wanted to found the city on Palatine Hill, while Remus prefers Aventine Hill. The argument turned violent, and in the end Romulus killed his brother and went on to name the city Rome after himself. Whatever grain of truth there may be in the myth, it's certain that the founding of Rome is now close to Three Centuries ago, this year being the 2767th Birthday of the Caput Mundi. Every year Romans celebrate their cityʼs founding with parades, historical re-enactments, and of course: fireworks! 
Feast of Saint Peter and Paul 
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Roma of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June. The celebration is of ancient origin, the date selected being the anniversary of either their death or the translation of their relics. For Eastern Orthodox and some Eastern Catholic Christians this feast also marks the end of the Apostlesʼ Fast (which began on the Monday following All Saintsʼ Sunday, i.e., the second Monday after Pentecost). It is considered a day of recommended attendance, whereon one should attend the All-Night Vigil (or at least Vespers) on the eve, and the Divine Liturgy on the morning of the feast (there are, however, no "Days of Obligation" in the Eastern Church). For those who follow the traditional Julian calendar, 29 June falls on the Gregorian calendar date of 12 July. In the General Roman Calendar, the celebration is a solemnity. In earlier editions, it was rancked as a Double (Tridentine Calendar), Greater Double It is a holy day of obligation in the Latin Church, although individual conferences of bishops can suppress the obligation. On this feast, newly created metropolitan archbishops receive from the pope the primary symbol of their office, the pallium..g., ), or First-Class Feast (G General Roman Calendar of 1954 eneral Roman Calendar of 1960) 
Raining Rose Petals at the Pantheon 
The Pentecost Sunday is celebrated every year on the 50th day after Easter, 10 days after the ascension of Jesus Christ. A mass is held in the morning in the Pantheon and followed by a red rose petals shower afterwards. The Pantheon is the worldʼs oldest building in continuous use. What was once built as the home of the ancient Roman gods is now a Catholic Church - known as the Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres. In the Pantheon, Pentecost is celebrated with the raining of thousands of rose petals as the choir chanted the sequence of Veni Sancte Spiritus. Once a year, after the 10:30 am Pentecostal mass, petals fall from 44 metres above. The falling petals simbolize the descent of the Holy Spirit and the rose reminds us how Jesus Christ shred blood for the people. Specifically, the tradition is meant to symbolize the tongues of fire -a scene from the Acts of the Apostles. The mechanics behind the beautiful tradition are quite practical -Roman fire fighters haul up bags of petals and wait until noon. Since mass has ended, the fire fighters begin to drop the rose petals from the rim of the oculus. As you watch the flowerʼs slow descent, you can catch a glimpse of a fire fighterʼs head peeking in to observe the shower of petals from above. 
Immaculate Conceptio 
The feast of the Immaculate Conception (L'Immacolata Concezione) is an Italian public holiday celebrated annually on December 8. The day commemorates when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was graced by God to lead a life “free of sin” according to Catholic belief. 
Immaculate Conception Day is a day when many Italians attend a church mass to honor Mary, whom they believe is immaculate, or “free from sin”. One of the highlights is a celebration led by the Catholic pope in Rome, who kneels in prayer and lays a floral wreath on the statue of the Madonna at the Piazza Mignanelli. In some places there is street entertainment by jugglers and street clowns for the public. Itʼs tradition for the 8th of December Italian families trim the Christmasʼtrees.