Rome's night visits test a new tourism strategy

Rome is testing a new way to visit the city this summer: opening museums, parks, archaeological sites, monuments, villas and historic residences at night, according to France 24. The initiative responds to recent heatwaves and the large crowds that saturate historic tourist sites during the day.

The night-time openings are a revolution in how one of the world's most visited cities manages its heritage. By extending visiting hours into the cooler evening, authorities hope to spread visitor numbers more evenly and make the experience more bearable for tourists and residents alike.