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Great Opera! Navona square in Rome

August 16, 2016 ♦

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Some of the most beautiful 19th century opera arias, in the Sacristy of the Church of St. Agnes in Agone, on famous Piazza Navona in Rome. Tenor and soprano soloists accompanied by piano perform works by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Gioacchino Rossini, and Franz Lehar. This event repeats on various…

Ten reasons why visit Rome and our best offers

March 8, 2016 ♦

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Ancient Rome, Art exhibitions in Rome, Art in Rome, Exhibitions, Holidays in Rome, Rome: off the beaten track

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Even if there are a lot of other reasons as to why visit Rome, here there are the best ones: 1.ART Masterpieces, architecture, sculpture or paintings of famous artists like Michelangelo, Bernini, Nicola Salvi, Bramante, Sangallo, Maderno are present in Rome. Rome has good museums like Villa Borghese Gallery, Museum…

AN EXCURSION TO ASSISI, THE GREEN HOMELAND OF ST. FRANCIS

July 18, 2015 ♦

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Historical places in Italy, Nature & environment, Pilgrimage towns in Italy, Rome Travel Guide, Sightseeing in Italy, Things to do in Italy

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Assisi, located in a green rural area in the heart of Umbria, is a moderately small and incredibly beautiful city. Located 174 km North-East of Rome, is home to the Franciscan and Clare orders. St. Francis (San Francesco, in Italian) was born to a rich family. His father, Pietro de…

SUMMER IN ROME: SUN & SALES

June 29, 2015 ♦

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There are two times a year when you’ll see Italians go nuts about something other than soccer. Yes, I’m talking about the saldi, “sales”. Both city center and malls become more crowded than usual, if you consider that even normally they stand as traditional meeting points. Shopping is truly one of…

A BIT OF ANXIETY… JUST ON EXHIBIT!

June 15, 2015 ♦

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Located in the heart of the City Centre, few steps from Piazza Venezia, the Capitoline Museums have been holding until October 4th 2015 The Age of Anxiety, that is to say the fourth round of ‘’Days of Rome’’, a cycle of exhibitions focused on some particular stages of Roman history. This time,…

ROME FRINGE FESTIVAL AT CASTEL SANT’ANGELO!

May 27, 2015 ♦

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One of the most successful Summer events in Rome is just about to begin: Rome Fringe Festival, from May 29 to July 5. This independent theatre & performative arts festival has come to the 4th edition, taking place this time at the majestic gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo (Vatican area). The RFF…

TALES ABOUT FOOD & FASHION IN ROME

May 25, 2015 ♦

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The Elegance of Food is the latest major exhibition in Rome on the occasion of EXPO MILANO 2015, and it celebrates at one time nutrion, which is the leitmotiv of the Universal Exposition, as well as Made in Italy tailoring and craftsmanship. Visitors will take a journey through different facets of ancient…

MOST SECRET ROMAN COURTYARDS OPEN JUST FOR A WEEKEND!

May 22, 2015 ♦

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Alternative Rome, Events in Rome, Guided tours, Historical palaces in Rome, History of Rome, Monuments in Rome, Parks and villas, Piazza Navona, Rome off the track, Rome Travel Guide

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Rome will disclose some of her secret treasures this weekend: on May 23rd and 24th the “Open Courtyards Rome” event will allow anyone to visit courtyards which are normally closed to public as being part of private properties, although historical. The event is organized once a year by the Italian…

RED PETALS RAIN IN THE PANTHEON!

May 19, 2015 ♦

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A 2,000 years old tradition will occurr in few days in Rome: on Sunday 24th May, 2015, red rose petals will be let fall down from the oculus of the Pantheon as part of the religious celebrations of the Pentecoste feast. The thousands of fluttering petals thrown from the ouside…

BAROQUE: THE AGE OF ART BLOOMING IN ROME

April 29, 2015 ♦

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Until July 26th Rome hosts a gigantic and “multi-venue” exhibition entirely focused on Baroque, the artistic style which still chracterizes most of the architectural features of the Eternal City. The exhibition shows the evolution of Baroque art from its birth (first two decades of the Seventeenth century) to its highest…