Celebrating Valentine's Day in Rome in 2026
Rome exudes romance all year round. But Valentine’s Day transforms the city into something extra special. Here are some of our top things to do.
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Verified WriterAlexander Meddings is a professional copywriter and postgraduate in Roman history from the University of Oxford. After graduating with his MPhil, he moved to Florence and then Rome to carry out his research on the ground and pursue his passion at the source. He now works in travel, as a writer and content consultant, and in education as a university lecturer and translator.
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