The European Championships have started, and it will be even more heartfelt than usual: It was originally scheduled for 2020 but, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed to 2021. 24 national teams will take part in the competition, divided into six groups. It will be the first Euros to be played in different venues across Europe, with the final being played on July 11th at Wembley Stadium in London.
Italy started its journey in Rome, playing against Turkey. We all hope that it will be a long road ahead that will make us rejoice after other recent international disappointments.
To help you arrive at the game stress-free, weāve thought up a Rome City Guide both for those who visit the Eternal City before going to the stadium and those who are passing through looking to enjoy a good pre-game and somewhere to watch the match. This isnāt only for Italian fans. You can find guides for London, Munich and Amsterdam on our blog.
Where to manage pre-match anxiety
It is common knowledge that we donāt all know how to manage anticipation, especially anticipation for a big event like the European Championships. So why not enjoy a pre-game dinner and let yourself be soothed by good food? After all, a nice carbonara makes everything better (even the cacio e pepe works).
Osteria da Fortunata – for a good plate of homemade pastaĀ
Via del Pellegrino, 11/12, 00186 Roma RM
Forno Roscioli – for pizza, focaccias and sandwiches combined with cold cuts, cheeses and local products
Via dei Chiavari, 34, 00186 Roma RM
Er Buchetto – for a quick porchetta sandwich near the Termini train station
Via del Viminale, 2F, 00184 Roma RM
Where to watch the match
Here is the focal point of this guide. For those of you who canāt get to the stadium: āwhere can I go to watch the game?ā
As a general area and reference point, we recommend Campo De Fiori because many clubs have a screen set up outside and allow people to watch the game. However, we are certainly not limited in our recommendations.
Le Torri – Monti area
Via Giovanni Lanza, 132, 00184 Roma RM
Ex Circus – Trevi area
Via della Vetrina, 15, 00186 Roma RM
La Danesina – Navona area
Via del Governo Vecchio, 125, 00186 Roma RM
La Fiaschetta – Corso Vittorio area
Via dei Cappellari, 64, 00186 Roma RM
The Drunken Ship Pub – Campo deā Fiori area
Piazza Campo de’ Fiori, 20/21, 00186 Roma RM
La Botte Antica – Barberini area
Via Sistina, 133, 00187 Roma RM
Bars that are suitable for both celebrating and crying
They say that the important thing is to participate. But there is only one certainty in whether you win or lose: going to the bar after the game. This is why we have thought of some places that can accommodate both joy and sadness with a glass in hand.
Druidās Den in Monti
Via di S. Martino Ai Monti, 28, 00184 Roma RM
Aristocampo in Campo de Fiori
Vicolo del Cinque, 39, 00153 Roma RM
Magnolia in Campo de FioriĀ
Piazza Campo de’ Fiori, 5, 00186 Roma RM
Sneakers and streetwear shops not to be missed
If you have some time before the game, donāt miss the opportunity to take a walk in the historic city centre and treat yourself to some gifts along the way by going to the best-equipped streetwear shops in the Eternal City. Here is the list of the most important:
Via Margutta, 119, 00187 Roma RM
