luglio 20th, 2010
Campidoglio is the Italian name for the Capitoline Hill, one of the seven most famous hills of Rome, located in the very heart of the city.
The Piazza del Campidoglio and the three palaces overlooking it – the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the Senatorio and the Nuovo – have been designed by the brilliant genius of Michelangelo, one of the most gifted artists of Italian Renaissance.
The palaces encompass a trapezoidal space accessible by the Cordonata, that is a large flight of steps, wide enough to allow horse riders to ascend the hill without dismounting.
Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Senatorio in Campidoglio are also home to Rome’s civic government.
Finally, the building of Tabularium, which dates back to 1 BC, is situated underground beneath the square, and besides it is the ancient Temple of Veiovis.
Adjacent to the Piazza del Campidoglio you may admire the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli.
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luglio 14th, 2010
The Ara Pacis Augustae is an altar to peace, masterpiece of Augustan sculpture, built in 9 BC to celebrate the triumphal campaign of battle in Hispania and Gaul. After the battles peace was established, and prosperity spread throughout the Empire.
Built in marble, the Ara Pacis has a bas-relief frieze that depicts some figures approaching the gods to offer them sacrifices, as a thanksgiving act for the established peace. The figures are Augustus and members of his family, lictors, priests, attendants, women and children.
The Ara Pacis was originally located in Via Flaminia, but over the century it was buried by silt. Discovered in 1568, it has been preserved with different protective buildings since then.
You may visit the Ara Pacis museum in Lungotevere in Augusta (cross via Tomacelli) from Tuesday to Sunday, 9.00 a.m to 7.00 p.m.
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luglio 13th, 2010
From June to September the major squares, parks and streets in Rome are enlivend by a number of summer events: from stage shows to music concerts (rock, classical and jazz), children’s fun and many others.
In fact, the Estate Romana includes many different initiatives: they all take place in the open air and offer locals and tourists alike the chance to spend many enjoyable nights in Rome without spending a fortune. You may look at the full schedule in the official website http://www.estateromana.comune.roma.it/ .
The most interesting events of the Estate Romana are the Isola del Cinema (Cinema Island) in the enchanting setting of the Tiber island, where film screens are set up and show mainstream and cult movies every nights. There are also many stalls along the sides of the island, and several kiosks where to have a drink chatting with friends.
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luglio 7th, 2010
Expectation is growing for one of the most significant sport events of the year: the 2010 Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Rome.
The event will be held in Italy from the 25th of September to the 10th of October, in 10 different cities: Milan, Verona. Modena, Reggio Calabria, Torino, Trieste, Catania, Ancona, Florence and Rome.
In particular, Rome will host the semi final and final matches on the 9th and 10th of October in the Palalottomatica arena, which has a seating capacity of 11200 spectators.
24 teams, arranged in 6 groups, will participate to the tournament for a total of 78 matches. Tickets are already on sale and prices start from 10 € to 50 €. For more information see the Official site, where the complete schedule has been published.
In an interwiev Francesco Ghirelli, chief exectuive officer of the organizing committe, Carlo Magri, president of the Italian volleybal federation and Carlo Salvatori, president of the organizing committee, pointed out the importance of this event, which confirms Italy a major country in the organization of sport events.
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giugno 25th, 2010
We like to think to this blog as an handy Rome travel guide.
In many years we have seen hundreds of tourists, both foreign or Italian people, coming to Rome and get a little puzzled by this huge city. There are so many things to see and do, and everything is bigger, faster, and sometimes more complicated than it would be in other cities.
Then we wished to clear up at least some of the doubts that could arise when visiting such a multifaceted city, by providing our visitors with an online Rome travel guide, that you may consult, for example, when you come back to your hotel or apartment in Rome at nights, and from which you could take some ideas for the next day.
Here we have been giving descriptions and information about the major monuments, museums, districts, and events in Rome and we hope you can put our tips to use, to get the most from your holiday in Rome.
So enjoy our Rome travel guide, and your holiday in the Eternal city. And please feel free to write your opinions about Rome, and/or your travel experiences.
Tags: Eternal city, Museum in Rome, Rome Events, Rome Monuments, Rome travel guide
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giugno 22nd, 2010
If you are planning your holiday in Rome but haven’t made up your mind yet about the things to do and the places to visit, then you are in the right place.
We provide our guests with Rome tourist information about monuments, districts, and events in the great capital city of Italy!
If you are looking for any kind of Rome tourist information, here you will find what you need. We know that sometimes it can be difficult to get around Rome, and this is why we think it useful to give some tips about how to enjoy this outstanding city.
With the right Rome tourist information you will certailny get the best of your holiday!
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giugno 17th, 2010
Here are some tips to take a fun Rome Walking Tour: start your tour from Piazza Venezia, at the end of Via del Corso, and admire the towering monument of Vittoriano, dedicated to the first king of Italy Victor Emmanuel II. The monument, built from 1911 and 1935, is also called Altar of the Fatherland.
Behind the Vittoriano is the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Altar of Heavens, with its long staircase. Italian famous football player Francesco Totti and his wife Ilary Blasi chose this church for their wedding. Next to the church is the Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo. Three palaces overlook the square and houses the Capitoline Museums, if you want to visit them keep in mind the opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9.00 a.m – 8.00 p.m.
End your Rome walking tour strolling along Via dei Fori Imperiali, where finally you will reach the Colosseum, the most impressive monument in the city and symbol of the ancient grandeur of the capital of Roman Empire.
Tags: Basilica of Saint Mary, Piazza Venezia, Rome Walking Tour, Via del Corso, Vittoriano
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