Anyone been to Rome over Xmas before ???

Question

Got a short break over Xmas incl Xmas eve, Xmas day and Boxing day. Being the Roman Catholic capital will everything be closed or is there anything to do ??? Any recommendations ???

Answer 1

Most of the shops will be closed and there will be less buses, the underground service could be limited. Restaurants, pubs and clubs are usually open, especially downtown. As regards museums it changes from place to place. Churches will be very crowded.

You can find some information here:

Answer 2

Just saw another question on the same subject.  See my other answer for details:

Sistene Chapel

St Peters Basilica

Pantheon

Answer 3

I did. And it was fine too me. I prefer Paris actually. But Rome is fine fine fine.