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Tamara de Lempicka, exhibition in Rome

domenica, maggio 22nd, 2011

90 paintings, 30 drawings, 50 photographs and 2 short films: these are the figures of the exhibition dedicated to Tamara de Lempicka, on view at the Vittoriano complex in Rome (Via Di San Pietro In Carcere) from 11th March to 10th July 2011.

The exact title of the exhibition is Tamara de Lempicka – La regina del moderno (meaning The Queen of Modern) and is curated by Gioia Mori, notable and worldwide famous art historian.
Tamara de Lempicka was born in Warsaw in 1898 but soon moved to Paris, where she started to study painting and took part of the bohemian life of the city. She was an eccentric, extravagant person, famous for her libido: she was bisexual and carried out several affairs with both men and women in a way at the time considered scandalous.
Tamara de Lempicka developed her distinctive and bold artistic style from soft Cubism into the Art Decò, of which she became an icon. She wanted her art technique to be novel, clean, precise, and elegant. She often used nude studies to produce overpowering effects of desire and seduction, as in the paintings dedicated to Rafaela, her lover, but also immortalized Kizette, her only child, several times.
You may see the Tamara de Lempicka exhibition from Monday to Thursday (9.30 a.m. 7.30 p.m.) Friday and Saturday (9.30 a.m. 11.30 p.m.) and Sunday (9.30 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.) at the Vittoriano in Rome. Ticket prices: full € 12,00 reduced € 8,50.
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Concerts in Rome: Jovanotti at the Olympic Stadium

lunedì, aprile 18th, 2011

To the great joy of thousands of fans, Italian and foreign alike, Jovanotti is going to come back to the Olympic Stadium in Rome to launch his latest album.

The CD, entitled Ora (Now), was released the last 25th January, and gained the top of music charts and sales in a very few weeks. Tutto l’amore che ho (All the love I can) is the name of the first single from the album, already a power hit daily broadcasted on the radio.

Ora is characterized by dance and electronic sounds and has a “liberating” effect, as Jovanotti says, thought “to make people feel good”. He conceived it in a difficult moment of his life, as his mother passed away just two months ago, and this is why this effort acquires a most significant importance to both him and the public.

Jovanotti is going to be on tour from 16th April to 9th July in all the major cities throughout Italy.

He is going to perform in Rome on the last dates of his tour: the 8th and 9th July, at the Olympic Stadium, within the Foro Italico sports complex.

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We will rock you Musical – Rome, Teatro Tor di Quinto

domenica, marzo 6th, 2011

After the resounding success of the last year, “We will rock you” comes back to Rome, to the great joy of all those, and there are plenty, who deeply love and yearn for listening to Queen’s music.

The Musical put on stage the greatest hits and memorable songs of the famous British rock band. Here you have a complete list of the songs played at We will rock you musical: first act – Innuendo, Radio Ga ga, I want to break free, Somebody to love, Killer Queen, Play the game, Death on Two Legs (instrumental),Under pressure, A kind of magic, I want it all, Headlong, No-one but you, Crazy little thing called love, Ogre battle (instrumental).

Second act – One vision, Who wants to live forever, Flash, Seven seas of rhye, Fat bottomed girls, Don’t stop me now, Another one bites the dust, Hammer to fall, These are the days of our lives, Bycicle race, Headlong, Brighton rock solo, We will rock you, We are the champions, We will rock you (fast version), Bohemian Rhapsody.

The Gran Teatro in Rome, located in Viale Tor di Quinto, is going to host the We will rock you musical from 31st March to 3rd April and in all dates sold out is expected.

In the main roles you will see: Martha Rossi (Scaramouche), Salvo Vinci (Galileo), Valentina Ferrari (Killer Queen), Salvo Bruno (Kashoggi), Paolo Barillari (Brit), Loredana Fadda (Oz) e infine Massimiliano Colonna (Pop).

Ticket prices for the “We will rock you” musical at Teatro Tor di Quinto in Rome from € 25 to 55.

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Concerts in Rome: Negramaro Tour

lunedì, gennaio 31st, 2011

Casa 69 tour is the name of popular Italian music band Negramaro tour, that is going to start the 10th and 11th of March, in the Palalottomatica stadium in Rome.

The band is very much acclaimed by young fans all over Italy, and is alreayd on top of the most important Italian music charts.
Negramaro Tour is one of the most anticipated concerts in Rome of the year, with thousands of fans expected to fill the stadium.

The touching voice of Giuliano Sangiorgi, front man of the Apulian band, has enchanted public as well as critics, and his songs have been chosen by famous film directors to be the soundtrack of their movies.
Among the largest concerts in Rome of 2011, the Negramaro Tour is going to delight all those who love live music and exciting performances.

Choose your accommodation among many apartments for rent in Rome, located in the main districts of he city, and come to watch Negramaro concert in Rome.

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Rome Guide: Piazza Navona

mercoledì, ottobre 6th, 2010

Piazza Navona is one of the most popular squares in Rome, situated in the very heart of the city, between the Tiber river and Via del Corso.

The square has an elliptical shape: in fact, Piazza Navona occupies an area where once stood the ancient Stadium of Domitian, of which you can still see some ruins in Via Zanardelli.
Two notable architectural buildings overlook the square: the Palazzo Pamphilj, built from 1644 and 1650, and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, built in 1652.

The worldwide famous Fountain of the Four Rivers lies in front of the church. Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1651, it is a beautiful emblematic example of Baroque Roman art. The fountain has at its corners four gods representing four major rivers: the Danube, Plate, Ganges and Nile, which, in turn, stand for the four continents known at the time: Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

The square was supposed to convey the grandeur and power of the prestigious Pamphilj family, who commissioned the construction of both the Palazzo and the church, as well as of the allegorical fountain.
Today, Piazza Navona is one of the most lively places in Rome, by day and night alike, and we definitely recommend it for any tourist who wants to enjoy the true Roman atmosphere.

Staying in an apartment in Piazza Navona can be an excellent solution for your holiday in Rome.

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Rome Guide: Trastevere

lunedì, aprile 19th, 2010

Trastevere is a district in Rome situated on the west bank of the Tiber and south of the Vatican. Its distinctive aspect of a maze of narrow alleys makes it a very popular and appreciated area. In fact, its streets are made of the typical cobblestones, called sampietrini, which are being paved elsewhere in Rome, and now only remain in Trastevere.

The area hosts the John Cabot University, the American Academy in Rome and the Pratt Insitute, and that’s why it has a large population of American college students and expatriates.

Santa Maria in Trastevere and Santa Cecilia, located in the homonym squares, are among the most ancient churches in Rome, as well as beautiful sites you can’t really miss visiting when in Trastevere. The squares are the kind of place you enjoy just hanging around and watching people passing by, in day-time as much as at night. In fact, Trastevere is one of the most famed districts for nigth life in Rome, being rich in clubs, restaurants, cafés and pubs and it is mainly frequented by young people.

Another interesting site is the Isola Tiberina, a splendid little island, the only one in the Tiber river, that separates central Rome and Trastevere. Within the Isola there are an hospital, called Fatebenefratelli, a synagogue, and a restaurant. In summer, the Isola also hosts a film festival, many different stalls selling any kind of goods, and stands where you can buy a drink.

Finally, in the Trastevere district, there is the Janiculum hill, which offers a superb panoramic view of Rome, maybe the best in the city. Last but not least, there are many luxury apartments for rent in Trastevere wich could be the perfect solution for your holiday in Rome.

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Rome Guide: Colosseum

venerdì, febbraio 19th, 2010

The Colosseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre,  is one of the most famous monuments in the world. The building was constructed by emperors of the Flavian dynasty and its name comes from the bronze Colossus that Nerone wanted to be built as his portrait.

Occupying a place just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started under the emperor Vespasian and it was unveiled in 80 A.D. by Tito. The front of this imponent monument is 50 mt high, the internal elliptical arena is 86*54 mt; the amphitheatre could lodge 50.000 spectators and it was covered with a huge curtain to protect spectators from the sun.

It was used for gladiatorial contests and  other public spectacles such as sea battles, animal hunts, executions and re-enactments of famous ancient battles.

The Colosseum has been restructured many times, because of fires, earthquakes and floods, up to Teodorico’s reign, in the VI century, when it was no longer used.

Around Colosseum area there are many other tourist attraction, pubs, locals, churchs and museums. Lodging near Colosseum is one of the best choose for an Holiday in Rome. There are many web sites that propose incoming solutions such apartment rentals in Rome or luxury and boutique hotels, the most important thing is to make the right choice according to your own budget.

The Pope Benedetto XIV made the building a holy place to commemorate martyrs who died here, and in 1700 was the site of the Via Crucis which still takes places here today.

The Colosseum today is one of the major tourist attraction in Rome with thousands of tourists each year coming to view the interior arena. There is now a museum dedicated to Eros located in the upper floor of the outer wall of the building. Part of the arena floor has been re-floored.

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