Young tourists like to travel to countries and unfamiliar places, when adults know exactly what to focus on children's interests. You can think so over your route through the Eternal City that the kids will not get tired. Where can I go with my child in Rome?
Rome for children, photo Mazzaq-Mauro Mazzacurati
Young tourists like to travel to countries and unfamiliar places, when adults know exactly what to focus on children's interests. You can think over your route around the Eternal City so that the kids will not get tired, and each stage of your trip will be fascinating for them. Where can I go with my child in Rome?
Villa Borghese
In this huge public park located on Pincho Hill, many tourists come with children. To explore every corner of Villa Borghese, it is best to go there in the morning. During the day you will see all the most interesting. Older children can be invited to walk from the Spagna, Flaminia or Piazza del Popolo metro stations on foot. With kids, it is better to take a taxi directly to the park so that they do not get tired along the way.
At the puppet theater Il San Carlino
Villa Borghese Park is relatively cool even in hot weather. What you can do with children here:
- try delicious ice cream;
- go boating on the lake;
- kids will enjoy the rides and a walk along the children's railway;
- Go to a special movie show at the smallest cinema in the world, Cinema Dei Piccoli on Viale della Pineta (for more information visit www.cinemadeipiccoli.it);
- at the weekend, take the children to the performance of the classic Italian puppet theater Il San Carlino on Viale dei Bambini alley (for more information visit www.sancarlino.it).
Bioparco express, photo by Shichiroku
Biopark
Villa Borghese has a biopark with more than a thousand animals. Here you look at the elegant giraffe and tiny monkeys; You will see an elephant and a zebra, predatory cats and various birds. Some representatives of the fauna are allowed to feed. Young naturalists can admire rare plants, watch the flights of tropical butterflies.
The cost of visiting the biopark is determined by height and age. For adults, the visit price is € 16; teenagers over 10 years old and children above a meter pass for € 13. Kids whose height does not exceed 100 cm are free. Villa Biopark has a website that provides detailed information. Big and small tourists can rent bicycles here, or ride comfortably on a small electric car.
Raphael's House
Rafael's House (Casina di Raffaello), photo by LuigiStrano
Kids from three to ten years old willingly visit the entertainment complex Casina di Raffaello. In the "house of Raphael" for young guests are held games, creative classes, holidays, picnics. There is a library and a toy library, a bookstore, a wardrobe and a children's cafe, a left-luggage office for prams. The schedule of events and the details of the work of the "Raphael House" can be found on the website of the complex www.casinadiraffaello.it.
Children's Museum Explora
Explora Children's Museum, Augmendy photo
Not far from Piazza del Popolo, on Via Flaminia 82, is the Explora Museum (Explora il Museo dei Bambini). This is a special children's museum where children learn and develop during the game. Explora's young guests will learn a lot about nature, culture and the world around them; get acquainted with modern technologies, comprehend the secrets of science and make discoveries themselves.
At museum exhibitions, you can play representatives of various professions: to be a seller, gardener, firefighter or bank employee; visit the culinary laboratory and learn the skill of the pastry chef by personally preparing cookies.
Adults can wait for their kids in a cafe, go to the store, visit the library. Explora Museum accepts children of all ages and adults. Kids up to a year are allowed free. For babies under 3 years old they pay € 5. For children from 3 years old and adults tickets cost € 8. A visit to the museum takes place in shifts, the session lasts 1 hour 45 minutes .; 4 shifts are organized per day. The museum has weekends on Mondays, as well as December 25, January 1 and August 13-14. You can check the opening hours and program of events on the Explora Museum website: www.mdbr.it.
Vatican Museums
With children in the Vatican, photo Trishhhh
If the child is able to walk through the museum halls for 2 hours (5-12 years), then you can safely take him to the Vatican Museums. In classical museums, children are also interested. The Vatican Museums is a unique collection of masterpieces and artifacts, among which there are ancient objects of art and life, mummies, animal statues. In order not to waste time in the queue for tickets, it is better to book a family tour of the Vatican in advance. At the entrance you will be given an audio guide and a special card. Detailed information on the website mv.vatican.va.
Sant Angelo Castle Museum
Castle of the Holy Angel
The National Museum of the castle presents a collection of the military museum, which displays old weapons, especially those that take boys. Castle of the Holy Angel is located at Lungotevere Castello, No. 50. All details on the site castelsantangelo.beniculturali.it.
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Leonardo da Vinci Museum at Piazze del Popolo
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardo da Vinci) will be especially interesting for school children. In its 3 halls exhibited over 50 inventions of the great Leonardo. Many of them can be touched, tested in action, examined in detail. Among the exhibits are an aircraft, a parachute, a bicycle, a diver's suit; prototypes of a car, tank, machine gun; a catapult, wooden bearings, a device for lifting loads, a projector, etc. And here you can see anatomical drawings and reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings, various drawings, a model of the Ideal City.
Address: Piazza del Popolo, 12. Website: www.museodavinci.it. Ticket price: full - € 13; preferential - € 11.
Wooden toy store "Papa Carlo's Shop"
At Bartolucci Store
The history of Pinocchio is known to children from different countries. On via dei Pastini, in building No. 98-99, young guests are waiting for the shop of joiner Pope Carlo - the wonderful Bartolucci store. The family company Bartolucci since 1936 has been engaged in wood processing. In the store you can see and buy unusual toys, carved by hand, see magnificent products made from wood, take pictures with the figure of the famous Pinocchio. All details of the company's children's programs are available at www.bartolucci.com.
5D-cinema "Time Lift"
Time Lift - 5D Cinema
A real car, or rather, a time elevator, can be visited at Via dei Santi Apostoli, house 20. Time Elevator Rome or “Time Elevator” - 5D cinema with three panoramic screens, “flying” spectator seats on mobile platforms; with surround sound system and audio translation.
In “Time Lift”, viewers are shown films reflecting the events of Roman history and representing its main characters, starting from Romulus and Remus. You will see Julius Caesar and Brutus, Emperor Nero and the genius Michelangelo. Children will be impressed by special effects that simulate gusts of wind, spray of surf and other phenomena that create the full impression of "presence" at the scene.
Sessions lasting 45 minutes begin every hour; audio translation is available in six languages (among them - Russian). Ticket price for the film "Time Elevator Rome" is € 12, children € 9. Read more at www.time-elevator.it.
Al Sogno and Berte - Popular Toy Stores
Berte store, photo by Emily
Be sure to visit the children in Piazza Navona, 107-111. Here you will find the best toys in Rome. Berte, the oldest Roman toy store, sells wooden dolls, puppets, strollers and toy vehicles, doll houses, miniature dishes (the store’s opening hours and assortment can be found here).
Al Sogno Store
The two-story Al Sogno store, located on the north side of Piazza Navona 53, features handmade dolls, animal figures, board games, soldiers - mini-copies of Roman warriors (you can see the store’s opening hours and assortment here).
Waterpark Zoomarine
The large water park "Zoomarin" for 5 thousand tourists is located 30 km from the capital, in the town of Torvayanika. Zoomarine Park runs a free shuttle from Termini Station; You can get there by regular buses from Laurentina metro, or by car.
Zoomarine water park can take a picture with a real dolphin
The water park shows shows of trained sea animals, parrots and birds of prey; divers demonstrate their art. Children and adults enjoy riding rides, participate in "sea battles", visit the 4D cinema. Full information about entertainment and educational programs is on the site of the water park; The schedule of buses to Torvayaniki is presented here.
An adult ticket costs € 29; tickets for preferential categories of visitors (up to 10 and after 65 years) can be bought for € 21, and kids under 1 meter are free.
Baby luna park
Luna Park in Rome
This large Luna Park for babies is located in Rome, on 555 Grotta Perfetta Street. The baby park has a children's train, a trampoline and go-karting, and there are many attractions. The amusement park is far from metro stations, and it is better to go there with children by car. The site of the children's amusement park www.babylunapark.it; the recreation area is open every day - from 10 am to 20:00, admission is free.
Villa Torlonia
Villa Torlonia, photo by Truus, Bob & Jan too!
Not far from Rome, on the Nomentan Road, there is a beautiful neoclassical ensemble surrounded by a park. This is Villa Torlonia, a museum that houses an impressive collection of antique statues, compiled by the Torlon family. Exhibitions in the villa, as well as the ancient Jewish catacombs of the beginning of our era, will be interesting to young tourists over 10 years old. Take the metro to Policlinico Station. The address of Villa Torlonia is Via Nomentana 70; Museum website: museivillatorlonia.it.
National Museum of Pigorini
Pigorini Museum
The Museum of Prehistoric Times and Ethnography is located on Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, No. 14. Here are the archaeological artifacts found during research in Italy; artifacts that belonged to African and Latin American civilizations, the peoples of Alaska. In the "prehistoric" part of the exposition, finds from the Neolithic are on display.
Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico "Luigi Pigorini" is located in the EUR Fermi metro station. Museum website: pigorini.arti.beniculturali.it. Tickets cost € 8.
Zoo museum
Private Museum of Zoology in Rome (Museo Civico di Zoologia), photo by romephotoblog
The Civico di Zoologia Museum is located near Villa Borghese, on Via Aldrovandi 18. The exposition of this museum will be interesting to both young naturalists and adult nature lovers. Here is a constantly updated collection of stuffed animals and skeletons of mammals, birds, reptiles; exhibitions of insects, butterflies, amphibians, mollusks were created. The collection of the museum has both widespread and rare species of fauna. Tickets cost € 7. Site of the Museum of Natural History museodizoologia.it. Opening hours 9.00 - 19.00. The day off is Monday.
Museum of State Police Vehicles
Museum of State Police Vehicles (Museo delle auto della Polizia di Stato), photo Snapshots from Earth
This interesting exhibition will enable visitors to travel in time by following the evolution of police cars from the distant past to the present day. The museum is located on Via dell'Arcadia 20, near the Basilica of San Paolo metro station. A regular ticket costs € 3; preferential - € 1,5. Museo delle auto della Polizia di Stato is closed on Sundays (www.poliziadistato.it).
Quarter Trastevere
Go into the old quarter of Trastevere, rise to its height. At noon, you will hear and even see a constant cannon volley on the Gianicolo hill, and here you can also see the traditional street puppet show - an integral element of Roman culture.
Villa Pamphili
Villa Doria Pamphilj, photo Fabry76
Not far from Trastevere, on Via Aurelia Antica, is Villa Pamphili. This beautiful palace and park ensemble with ponds, fountains and fragrant citrus trees offers long walks.
Old Appian Way
Antique Appian Way, photo by Stijn Nieuwendijk
Hire bicycles and go with the whole family from the Colosseum along the ancient Roman cobbled path of the Old Appian Way (Via Appia Antica). Remember to grab drinks and picnic products. For traditional Roman delicacies, head to Campo dei Fiori. See the route on the Appian Way in Rome here.
Mysterious routes
Children are attracted by the secrets of the past, unexplored mysterious routes, dark catacombs, labyrinths and dungeons full of adventure. There are many similar places in Rome.
Famous Roman Keyhole, photo by Claudia Crescenzi Photog
Secret passages can be found in the basilica of the monastery of Santi Quattro Coronati, in the legendary Castle of the Holy Angel. A little secret awaits you on Aventin Hill - there, on the square of the Maltese Knights, there is a hole in the gates of the Order's residence - Buco della serratura. This is the famous Roman Keyhole. Everyone who passes by the order fence will not hesitate to look into this well. The viewer has a view of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica surrounded by the greenery of old trees.
Mouth of truth
Lips of Truth (Bocca della Verità Bocca della Verità)
The portico of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin on Piazza Bocca della Verita has a round medallion plate with an antique mask of Ercole Victor. Call her the Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità Bocca della Verità). They say that to put his hand into the mouth of a stone mask can only be one who does not doubt his honesty and truthfulness - dishonest people will be swallowed by a marble deity. Each child can be invited to take this "test" as an educational tool.
Trevi Fountain
At the fountain, photo kiki99
Be sure to go to the Trevi Fountain at the facade of the Palazzo Poli. Let the children perform a traditional tourist ritual: toss a coin into the waters of Trevi. The fountain is located on the Piazza di Trevi.
Count the cats
On Tore Argentina Square, you can play the game “Count the Cats” with your child. Many tailed "guards" stroll slowly among the ancient ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina. The Law of Antiquity protects these animals in Rome - once they saved the city from the plague, destroying all rats in it.
Watch a football match
If your family is keen on football - go to the stadium! You can watch the match at Flaminio Stadium or at Olympic Stadio.
To keep abreast of the program of children's events in Rome, ask about them in any tourist office - so you will not miss the most entertaining events. Objects that will be interesting to the child are located in different places of the Italian capital. Plan your route in advance.
Where to go with children in the vicinity of Rome?
Rainbow magicland
Rainbow Magicland, photo by FilippoTenore
If your travel program has time for fun, take a trip to the suburbs of Valmonton. There is the "world of attractions" - a large amusement park Rainbow Magicland. You can take the train from Roma Termini: on weekdays from 8:35 in the morning, on weekends from 8:00. Don't be late for the last return train from Valmontone - it leaves at 18:44. It can also be reached by road via the Milan-Naples motorway. Useful information can be found at: rainbowmagicland.it.
Amusement park tickets cost € 35; "Children" (height 100-140 cm) - € 29, children under 10 years old (and below 1 meter) are free. Attention - your train ticket gives you the right to a discount in the cost of the entrance ticket to the park (it is equal to the price of the train ticket). If you have booked tickets to an amusement park online, you will receive a discount amount in the form of a voucher - it can be sold at cafes in the park.
"Monster Park" in the town of Bomarzo
Monster Garden (Parco dei Mostri) in Bomarzo
The Sacred Forest or Monster Garden (Parco dei Mostri) is a Renaissance park founded by Count Pierre Orsini. Among the mountain forest there are bizarre sculptures carved from rock formations. Giant stone figures covered with moss look mysterious and amazing. It is cool even in the heat, and any sound you utter echoed loudly throughout the park (www.parcodeimostri.com).
For lovers of fairy tales: "Fantastico Mondo"
Park Fantastico Mondo (Fantastico Mondo del Fantastico)
This park is not in vain called Il Fantastico Mondo del Fantastico. Everything in it is dedicated to the world of fairy tales. It is located on the outskirts of the capital - on the territory of the castle Lunghezza (www.fantasticomondo.it).
Luneur
Amusement park LunEur, photo N i c o l a
Il Luneur a Roma is Italy's oldest amusement park. This large amusement park, which has recently undergone extensive reconstruction, is located near the EUR Fermi and Magliana metro stations (www.luneurpark.it).
Piana delle Orme Theme Park
Theme Park Piana delle Orme, photo by Stefano Oliver
A wonderful park museum is located in the town of Latina on Via della Millara.To view all of its substantial exhibits, you will need a whole day. The fourteen pavilions contain extensive collections of aircraft, armored vehicles, other military vehicles and weapons; railway equipment, trams and buses; agricultural technology, radios, other items.
Piana delle Orme's expositions are dedicated to the traditions of the countryside, the history of World War II, the evolution of vehicles, applied tools and even toys. There are exhibitions with the reproduction of hostilities, accompanied by audio effects. Museo.pianadelleorme.com theme park site.
Aquafelix Waterpark
This park is located in the Lazio region, in the town of Civitavecchia. AQUAFELIX website: www.aquafelix.it.
Fontevivola
Fontevivola Waterpark is located 45 km from Rome, in the town of Sutri. The water park has swimming pools and water slides for adults and schoolchildren; baby pool for toddlers. A sports entertainment area has been equipped, restaurants and bars are working, and a picnic area has been equipped. It is quite crowded, so it is better to book tickets. Web address of the Fontevivola Water Park: www.acquaparkfontevivola.it.
Cafes, restaurants, Roman ice cream
Italian ice cream photo Ruy Barbosa Pinto
Rome cannot be imagined without the famous gelato. Where else can your children taste so many varieties and types of the most popular Italian goodies?
The tastiest Roman ice cream is served at the Ciampini family café on Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29. The Giolitti café on Uffici del Vicario or the San Crispino Via della Panetteria serves varieties that have been popular for decades and inspired by legends. Café Sant'Eustachio, which stands on Sant'Eustachio Square, is famous for its exceptional espresso.
Pasta is the national symbol of Italy; pasta - the number one product of Italian cuisine. All about pasta, pasta and vermicelli will tell the National Museum "delle Paste alimentari", located on Scanderberg Square, 117. Children will love it!
Pizza is the second symbol of Italian cooking. You just need to taste pizza bianca - real Roman "white pizza". Tomato sauce is not included in the set of its ingredients, however, unchanged "tomatoro" are found.
Young tourists will also like the atmosphere of an authentic Italian bakery. Go to Campo dei Fiori 22, or the Ministerio della Pizza on Campani, or visit da Baffetto (Governo Vecchio).
The most popular product of Italian gastronomy is mozzarella. This cheese is best served in the Obika Bar, on the corner of Firenze Square. The whole concept of this institution is “tied” to mozzarella.
If you want a delicious, sophisticated lunch for only € 15, visit the cafeteria of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni on Milano Street. It works on the basis of a bioclimatic greenhouse. Restaurant chef Antonello Colonna prepares top-level dinners with the freshest ingredients.
In the restaurant Alfredo alla Scrofa, which is located on via della Scrofa in house 104А, a solemn atmosphere awaits you and your children: snow-white tablecloths, portraits of many famous stars. The legendary fettuccine Alfredo is being prepared here - a masterpiece developed by the chef of the establishment in 1914.
Traveling with children in Rome is pleasant and interesting. I wish your family a great vacation!
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