Destination: Rome
Be Entertained Cinema Outdoor Cinema Theatre and Dance Music: Classical and Opera Music: Jazz, Rock Nightclubs and Bars Sport	Hollywood on the Tiber Rome has had an active film industry since 1937 when Mussolini opened the studios at Cinecittà. The heyday of 'Hollywood on the Tiber' was in the 1950s and 1960s when many American producers and directors came here to make films such as Ben Hur, Cleopatra and, of course, the famous spaghetti westerns. Things have quietened down a bit since then but the studios are still used by Italian film and TV makers and guided tours are sometimes arranged (phone to check). Address: Via Tuscolana 1055 Phone: 06 722931 Metro: Cinecittà Bus: 502, 503, 504, 506, 551, 558, 561 Ancient Theatre For an authentic ancient Roman theatre experience head down to the well-preserved ancient Roman theatre at Ostia Antica in July and August when the Teatro Romano produces classical Roman and Greek plays. Alternatively, at the Vatican end of the Gianicolo lies the little amphitheatre of Tasso's Oak, where ancient and less ancient classics are performed against the backdrop of wonderful views of the city. Anfiteatro della Quercia del Tasso Address: Passegiata del Gianicolo Phone: (07) 575 0827 Hours: Jul-Sep Bus: 41, 44 Teatro Romano di Ostia Antica Address: Ostia Antica Phone:06 687 7390 Hours: Jul-Aug Bus: Train to Ostia Antica Outdoor Music During the summer there are plenty of outdoor classical musical events, including a series of Sunday morning concerts given by the orchestras of various branches of the armed forces on the Pincio. For a combination of world-class performers and a staggeringly beautiful setting, head to Villa Giulia which is where the Accademia di Santa Cecilia hosts its summer season. Other top-quality performers can be heard under the remains of Teatro di Marcello. Teatro di Marcello Address: Via del Teatro di Marcello 44 Phone: Information about the concerts: 06 481 4800 Hours: Jun-Oct Bus: To Via del Teatro di Marcello Terme di Caracalla Address: Via della Terme di Caracalla 52 Phone: Information about the concerts: 06 575 8626 Hours: Jun-Oct Bus: 160, 613, 628, 714 Accessible: Few Villa Giulia Address: Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9 Phone: Information about the concerts: 06 678 6428 Hours: Jul Bus: 19, 19b, 30, 30b, 225, 926 Swim, Sun, Sand It may not be the best way to escape the crowds, but a day at the beach is a good break from sightseeing, especially during the week. Entrepreneurs sometimes limit beach access to those renting sunbeds and parasols, but this is not always the case. Bars and restaurants offer lunch. The nearest beaches are at Ostia (metro from Magliana), Fregene and Torvaianica. Further afield are Sperlonga to the south and Santa Marinella to the north.	COUNTRY Italy REGION Tuscany & Florence CITIES Rome   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...     Eat & Drink     Stay     Shop     Take The Kids     Be Entertained     What's On When   Practical Matters Florence Naples Venice MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK