History of Rome

MOST SECRET ROMAN COURTYARDS OPEN JUST FOR A WEEKEND!

MOST SECRET ROMAN COURTYARDS OPEN JUST FOR A WEEKEND!

May 22, 2015 ♦
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…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROME!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROME!

April 18, 2015 ♦
Ancient Rome, Events, History of Rome, Italian traditions, Other festivities, Rome Travel Guide, Things to do in Rome
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The old, charming lady is turning 2768 next week: following the tradition, indeed, April 21st marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Eternal City by Romulus in 753 BC. After Roman age, when the city foundation was regularly celebrated with a ceremony called Palilia, its occurring in modern time dates…
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QUIRINAL PALACE: THE LARGEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD OPENS TO PUBLIC EVERY DAY

QUIRINAL PALACE: THE LARGEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD OPENS TO PUBLIC EVERY DAY

February 18, 2015 ♦
Art in Rome, Events in Rome, History of Rome, Monuments in Rome, New opening in Rome, Paintings in Rome, Rome Travel Guide, Uncategorized
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The largest building in the world will be soon open to public every day: this is one of the first disposals by the newly elected President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella with reference to his institutional abode, i.e. the Quirinal Palace in the heart of Rome. Dating back to…
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BAROQUE FIREWOKS AND PARADES AT ROMAN CARNIVAL

BAROQUE FIREWOKS AND PARADES AT ROMAN CARNIVAL

February 7, 2015 ♦
2015 Events, Carnival, Events in Italy, fireworks in Rome, History of Rome, Italian traditions, Party in Rome, Rome for kids, Uncategorized
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Carnival in Rome gives the chance for a trip back to Renaissance and Baroque age. Celebrations of this yearly event in the Eternal City take visitors into colors, customs and atmospheres which were in vogue five hundred years ago: masquerades, horse parades and even fireworks have been set up in…
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THE POPE’S SWISS GUARD: FIVE CENTURY OLD TRADITION

THE POPE’S SWISS GUARD: FIVE CENTURY OLD TRADITION

January 30, 2015 ♦
Events, History of Rome, Popes, St. Peter's, Uncategorized, Vatican
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Swiss Guard’s birthday was celebrated just few days ago in the Vatican City: 22 January traditionally marks the official recruitment of this corp by the Holy Seat in order to guarantee the Pope’s safety. A fascinating story is at the origin of these guards’ proverbial loyalty to the chief of…
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