cch1

Hello,
I am considering visiting Rome and the surrounding area in mid-March. Is this too early in the season/will places be closed, etc.? I'm just looking for some feedback as I've found a good flight price for this time frame.

Thanks

tcreath

I was in Rome in March 2004 and will be in Rome this March as well. I loved it. There were very few lines anywhere, crowds were almost non-existent with the exception of a few places, and prices were cheaper. The weather was also pleasant, especially when compared to the Midwest during that same time.

I did not run into any closings or anything like that.

Tracy

SeaUrchin

Rome is a metropolis, not a resort. Some hours may be shorter and a few things might be open less though. Last March the weather was cold some days and warm other days. I am going again this March, we'll just have to wait and see what the weather brings.

cch1

Thanks for the replies. I understand that things in Rome are generally always open, however, I read that places along the ocean may be closed off season, etc. What I was wanting to know is if I should anticipate possible closures along the coastal areas.

Thanks again

JSLee

Go for it. Cool weather, but by far fewer crowds.

I went the 1st twp weeks of March 02, Rome 54-56 degrees, Florence 50-54 degress.

A light jacket worked when needed (seldom). Two days of light drizzle.

Whith fewer crowds mean less standing in line.

SeaUrchin

Do you mean the coastal area around Rome? It will most likely be still closed, but someone else can confirm that. I know the AC will be pre-season, some things open, some closed, less tourists and cooler weather.
It is all a trade off.

cch1

Hi again,
Yes, I was referring to the coastal areas around Rome when I mentioned closures. I've read here and there that places close in the off season. I'm not sure what that would involve (hotels/attractions, etc.). If anyone has any recommendations for coastal villages to see, I'd appreciate a mention, as well.

Thanks

AngiePM

We're going for the month of March...anything will be better than upstate New York that time of year!

Eloise

The coastal area near Rome is really not very interesting, and the closest resorts will be closed tight in mid-March. If you want to get out of Rome for a bit of scenery and country, I would suggest the Colli Albani/ Castelli Romani south of Rome: Frascati, Nemi, Grottaferrata, Castel Gandolfo, etc. They are towns and villages that function year-round.

wliwl

Angie:
Now now, what is wrong with Upstate NY in March?

(Other than it's grey, grey, grey, snowing, raining, sleeting, cold and windy?)

Woody

We will be in Rome in mid-March. We enjoy traveling off season and avoiding the crowds.

We are unaware of any closures along the coastal areas that would affect our plans.

Woody