Archive for giugno, 2010

Rome Travel Guide

venerdì, 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.

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Rome Tourist Information

martedì, 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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Rome Walking Tour

giovedì, 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.

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Rome Vatican Tour

martedì, giugno 8th, 2010

Once you have decided to spend some time in Rome, you can’t really miss a tour in the smallest city-state in the world: the Vatican city.

Located within the city of Rome, near Castel Sant Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian), the Vatican city was established in 1929 as an independent state. It is ruled by the Pope, who also has his residence here.
You may start your Vatican tour from Saint Peter square, the very heart of the Vatican city. The present layout of the square was designed by Gianlorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667. Have a walk under the majestic colonnades in the Doric style, having the shape of a huge embrace, and reach the obelisk in the centre of the square.

The impressive Dome of the Basilica, conceived by Michelangelo, will certainly have captured your attention, and once you get before it, be sure its sumptuous beauty will take your breath away. Enter the Basilica and admire the interior: beneath the dome is the baldachin by Bernini, the largest piece of bronze ever built, while the most important sculpture is La Pietà, depicting Jesus on the lap of Mary, an authentic masterpiece by Michelangelo.

Complete your Vatican tour at the Vatican Museums, among the largest and most popular museums across the globe, which contain a superb collection of artworks built up by the Catholic Church over the centuries.

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De Chirico Exhibition in Rome

lunedì, giugno 7th, 2010

Italian painter Giorgio De Chirico founded the Metaphysical Art Movement one hundred years ago, and today Rome celebrate the anniversary with an exhibition in his honour.

At the beginning of the 19th century, De Chirico developed his original style focusing on the architecture of mediterranean cities, which he painted in an unrealistic perspective characterized by the absence of human beings.
The Enigma of an Autumn Afternoon and The Enigma of the Oracle are among his earliest and most significant artworks.
As it can be gathered from the title, “Nature according the Chirico” focuses on the concept of nature from De Chirico point of view, and aims to represent the many ways he conceived and transfigured nature, whether in visionary urban landscapes or fixed geometric mannequins.

On display are over 120 paintings, on loan from major public and private museums across the globe. They have been carefully selected and arranged in seven theme-based itineraries.
The exhibition is curated by art critic Achille Bonito Oliva, and will run until the 11th of July, at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.

For further information, please visit the official website: http://english.palazzoesposizioni.it/mediacenter/FE/home.aspx

Opening Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday: 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Closed on Monday
Full price: € 12,50
Concessions: € 10,00

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Rome Tourist Attractions

giovedì, giugno 3rd, 2010

It would take a whole day to list all the tourist attractions in Rome and this is not what we are going to do here. However, we thought it helpful to give at least some tips about how to enjoy the most significant tourist attractions in Rome, the Eternal city.

First of all: the Colosseum. A unique grandiose monument, symbol of Rome as the capital of Roman Empire. Admire it from every perspective, from within and outside, from any corner of the streets surrounding it. You will never get tired of its charm.

Second: Spanish Steps. One of the most crowded square, as well as among top tourist attractions in Rome. The many elegant boutiques in the area are the ideal place where to do some clothes shopping, or simply window-shopping.

Third and last one (for now): Trevi’s Fountain. According to a local legend throwing a coin into the fountain with one’s back to it, brings good luck. Everyone who visits Rome does it at least once, it is among the most amusing tourist attractions.

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Keith Jarrett in Rome!

giovedì, giugno 3rd, 2010

You don’t need to be mad about jazz to enjoy this eagerly awaited event in Rome, because this is simply a not to be missed night for anyone who loves good music.

Keith Jarrett, the most richly endowed contemporary pianist, is going to performe in the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, next 12th of July. Together with his trio, formed by Jarrett, bassist Gary Peacock, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, he will delight the audience with jazz and classical pieces, as well as free improvisation.

Keith Jarrett studied at the Berklee College of Music and joined the Miles Davis group in 1970’s where he played for several years, while the present trio was founded in 1983. He has been awarded with Polar Music Prize in 2003, and Léonie Sonning Music Prize in 2004.

The concert is going to be held in the Auditorium, Sala di Santa Cecilia, tickets will be sold from the 30th of May and prices go from 50 to 100 €.

For further information you may visit: http://www.auditorium.com/

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