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March in Rome marks a distinct shift in the city's atmosphere. As winter fades, the days become longer and the scent of blooming yellow mimosa flowers begins...

Did you know that Rome is one of Europe’s greenest capitals? While the Eternal City is rightly celebrated for its ancient heart, picturesque cobblestone streets, grandiose baroque fountains and lively piazzas, beyond the famous monuments and bustling hotspots lies another side of the Eternal City — Rome that is greener, quieter, and unexpectedly spacious. Here, grand aristocratic villa gardens stretch beneath umbrella pines, panoramic hilltops open onto sweeping views, and ancient roads wind through wildflower-filled meadows dotted with crumbling tombs. From the manicured elegance of Villa Borghese to the fragrant rose and citrus gardens of the Aventine Hill; from the breathtaking terraces of Gianicolo and Monte Mario to the timeless, history-steeped paths of the Appia Antica Regional Park, Rome reveals a softer, more relaxed rhythm of local life, where history escapes the confines of museum walls — it rises from the grass beneath your feet, frames the horizon at sunset, and lines the paths where Romans jog, picnic and gather with family.

As winter fades and the first signs of spring begin to bloom, Paris steps into one of its most charming seasons. March brings longer days, café terraces slow...