We all have those "I'll get to it if I can" locations, but inevitably, getting to them never happens. It's because you aren't sure if they will be open, the easiest excuse in the book, so you decide to simply sit at an expensive outdoor table in Piazza Navona watching the tourists pass through the art stands as you sip your bright red Campari and Soda, orange slice floating happily between all three ice cubes.
The drink is worth it. So is cultural engagement.
http://www.060608.it/en is probably the best resource I have ever used for my cultural wellness in Rome (besides my art historian wife). First and foremost, it comes in ENGLISH! Coming from someone who surfs the Italian web daily, I can't begin to explain how nice it is to see a site that says it also is in English, and then actually is in English. It's like the companies forgot they put a link on their pages offering their translation.
060608 is almost always the first place I go for opening and closing times of Rome's historical sites, churches and museums. They also give tips on transportation, food and beverage, other services, and events and shows in the city. Visitors of Rome will love the site. Residents of Rome will find it to be their second best friend. The only issue I have found is their search engine finds the links easier when you know the name in Italian.
For example, I typed in St Peter Basilica and after 30 results, it still hasn't shown the correct link for the hours and information.
Then I typed in San Pietro Basilica. The link was the fifth one down, Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano.
Just remember: the site is helpful, but prepare for user error.
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