I’m headed to Roma soon!
Start your engines!
Rome its 2,770th birthday on Friday 21 April, with events lasting until Sunday 23 April. Known as Natale di Roma, the annual birthday celebration is based on the legendary foundation of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC.
On the roses, see:
http://www.wantedinrome.com/whatson/romes-rose-garden-2/
On Japanese garden, see:
http://www.wantedinrome.com/whatson/japanese-gardens-in-rome-3/