History of Rome

Explore Rome’s beautiful surroundings !

May 27, 2019 ♦

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With so much to see in Rome, it can be hard to tear yourself away from the city, anyway the surroundings of Rome offer spectacular daytrips. Here you have a few ideas ! The garden of Ninfa ( Cisterna Latina) The garden of Ninfa was declared “Natural Monument” by the…

Saturday Night at Museums next May 18.

May 6, 2019 ♦

Ancient Rome, Archaeological areas, Art exhibitions in Rome, Art in Rome, Events in Italy, Events in Rome, Historical palaces in Rome, Historical places in Italy, History of Rome, Holidays in Rome, Roman history, Uncategorized

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“The Night of Museums” Saturday, May 18 museums open until 2 am for the new edition of “The Night of Museums”, promoted by Roma Capitale. The event takes successfully place throughout Europe since 2005 and reaches its eleventh edition in Rome by opening the Civic Museums from 8.00 pm to…

IDES OF MARCH || 15 March – Julius Caesar will “die” again

March 13, 2019 ♦

Ancient Rome, Archaeological areas, Contest in Rome, Events, Guided tours, Historical palaces in Rome, History of Rome, Roman emperors, Roman history, Things to do in Rome

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On March 15th, from 2:00 pm, in the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina in Rome will be played the assassination of Julius Caesar. The theatrical company ” Gruppo Storico Roma ” will perform the reunion of the Senate, the discussions of the conspirators and the bloody murder of the great…

Museum Week March 5-10 // FREE ENTRY

March 3, 2019 ♦

Ancient Rome, Archaeological areas, Art exhibitions in Rome, Art in Rome, Castel Sant'Angelo, Churches in Rome, Events in Rome, Exhibitions in Rome, Historical palaces in Rome, Historical places in Italy, History of Rome, Italian excellence, Italian traditions, Made in Italy

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Here you have a list of museums and monuments in Rome with free entry during the museum week from 5 to 10 March 2019. This is the list of museums you can visit in Rome and in the province. Of course you will find the Colosseum and the Fori Imperiali,…

Epiphany in Rome // CULTURE AND TRADITION

January 4, 2019 ♦

Ancient Rome, Archaeological areas, Art in Rome, Christmas, Contests in Rome, Events in Rome, Exhibitions, History of Rome, Holidays in Rome, Markets, Museums in Rome, Roman art, Roman history, Things to do in Italy, Things to do in Rome

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Thanks to the initiative #DomenicalMuseo over 480 museums, archaeological sites and monuments throughout Italy will be free for citizens and tourists So next Epiphany in Rome will be an opportunity to discover more about art and history Like every first Sunday of the month, entrancy to galleries, archaeological excavations and…

Liturgy of Christmas || Papal Mass in Rome

December 24, 2018 ♦

Castel Sant'Angelo, Christmas, Churches in Rome, History of Rome, Pope Francis, Popes, Public transport in Rome, Things to do in Rome

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Just a few hours are left to the Christmas celebrations held by Pope Francis. At 9.30 pm, the Pontiff will start celebrating the Christmas Eve Mass inside the Papal Chapel Tomorrow for Christmas, at 12.00 , the Pope will give the blessing “Urbi et Orbi” from the central lodge of…

A must-see : the Christmas Market of Piazza Navona

December 3, 2018 ♦

Christmas, Contest in Rome, Events in Rome, Food and drink, History of Rome, Italian traditions, Markets, Markets in Rome, Piazza Navona, Rome Travel Guide

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The Christmas countdown has begun: just 3 weeks left ! The good news is that finally , after 3 years, the classical Christmas Market of Piazza Navona has reopened December 2nd, and will last until January 6th. You can’t miss it. It represents the Christmas spirit in Rome and you…

Jewish Ghetto in Rome

November 26, 2018 ♦

Alternative Rome, Ancient Rome, Food and drink, Historical palaces in Rome, Historical places in Italy, History of Rome, Italian excellence, Italian traditions, Rome Travel Guide, Things to do in Rome

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The ghetto was projected to lock up and control the Jews minority in 1555 by Pope Paul IV on 14th of July The papal bull imposed economic and freedom restrictions to the jews . This oppression continued for 315 years until its abolition in 1870 (reunification of Italy). At present,…

TOP ATTRACTION IN ROME * National Etruscan Museum *

November 14, 2018 ♦

Archaeological areas, Art exhibitions in Rome, Art in Rome, Historical palaces in Rome, History of Rome, Museums in Rome, Roman history, Rome Travel Guide, Things to do in Rome

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The Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in an unmissable place to visit in Rome. The museum exposes pre-Roman Italian works of antiquity, especially from the Etruscan world in a superb palace built for Pope Julius III between 1550 and 1555. Trust me ! You will be totally captured by the…

Ready for your Halloween party in Rome ?

October 31, 2018 ♦

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Being among the top celebrated festivities in all Anglo-Saxon countries, Halloween is getting more and more attractive to Southern Europe as well. Rome plays a great part in it: all pubs, clubs and restaurants in the city’s hub will set up special treats and tricks to let everyone enjoy the…