The monuments that are the DNA of Rome share space with construction sites. The sirens and horns of Roman traffic mix with the sounds of jackhammers and renovations that are everywhere in the city.
The Italian capital is racing against time to welcome thousands of faithful and tourists expected during the year 2025. More than 600 projects and 4.8 billion euros of investments. This is because the Jubilee year will be celebrated in the Vatican, an ancient tradition of the Catholic Church, which occurs every 25 years.
On Christmas Eve, December 24th, the Holy Door opens in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning of the Holy Year. The period is characterized by plenary indulgence – the total forgiveness of sins –, reconciliation and spiritual renewal, instituted by Pope Boniface VIII in the year 1300.
In addition to the religious significance, Rome expects more than 32 million visitors over the next 12 months. The emblematic Trevi Fountain spent more than three months under renovation and was reopened this Sunday. Other monuments, historic buildings and avenues also underwent major restorations for the event.
Brazilian Tourists
Around 250,000 Brazilian pilgrims plan to visit the Italian capital during the Jubilee. The Consulate General of Brazil in Rome prepared a booklet with guidelines, such as:
- Checking the validity of the passport;
- Obtaining the Certificate of Right to Medical Assistance in Italy;
- Taking out travel insurance;
- Care of personal documents.
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2025: Historic and diverse Jubilee in the Eternal City
The last Jubilee took place in 2000, under the pontificate of Pope John Paul II. For the 2025 edition, the program will run until January 6, 2026. Among the highlights are an international and ecumenical meeting for peace, with representatives of different religions, and a Jubilee dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community, scheduled for September.
The celebration goes beyond religion and combines tourist and gastronomic attractions with the visitors’ experience, reinforcing Rome as a destination of faith, culture and leisure.
