FYI Silversea Rome cruises '25 holy year crowds

[Lonedaddy]

"Pope puts Rome in panic mode by declaring 2025 Holy Year"   will make an already very crowded city even more crowded.  Plan accordingly.

[fdnycruiser]

The Jubilee was announced long ago, and they’ve been preparing for it. We were there in April, and a lot of infrastructure work on roads is being done in anticipation. However, it still will be extra crowded. A lot of pilgrimages for the Jubilee. You’re correct, plan accordingly.