SECRETS OF ROME
The ‘Night fthe Museums’ is here and now!
Lose yourselves in Rome, enlightened by the Beautiful. The Night of Museums is back. And it’s free. At the 8 p.m. of the 18th of May, will start the marathon of art , you may wear evening dresses but with comfortable shoes. The free entrance in 100 cultural and expositive spaces lasts 6 hours, up to the 2 a.m.. During the spell you can visit free over than 30 exhibitions and about 200 events, disseminated among public and private exhibitions, readings and concerts, domestic and foreign culture houses. And also archeological sites, this is Rome! Pay attention to the state museums: some of them may close at midnight, others at 1 a.m. . Go out and march towards the...
Read MoreHappy Birthday Palazzo Barberini!
On 11 and 12 May, the Galleria Nazionale di Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini celebrates its 60th birthday a few days early. In fact the gallery was opened to the public on 21 May 1953. The state acquired this structure form the noble Roman family in 1949 for the purpose of turning it into a large national museum. The complete re-opening of the gallery, thanks also to the contribution of the “Il Gioco del Lotto” lottery, is the final part of the full rebirth of the museum which includes 34 exhibition rooms with works from the 11th to the end of the 18th century. A modern museum in contact with partners from all over the world who intend to make the institution...
Read MoreThe moon on the Colosseum, an amazing night visit
The special opening of the Coliseum by night is back, The Institute for the Archaeological Heritage of Rome every Thursday and Saturday , proposed the moon on the Coliseum : night tours of the Flavian Amphitheatre, up to the 2nd of November. The Coliseum, twice a week, will be magically illuminated by an enchanting shining light which will emphasize the undergrounds, the galleries and the interior arches creating a charming atmosphere in the cavea of the Amphitheatre. Illuminated by an artificial moon, suspended in the middle of the arena, in the night the monument becomes a discovery also for the Romans who know well the symbol of our city. The visit lasts 75 minutes...
Read MoreLabor day, special openings and free entrance in Rome’s museums
Museums in Rome: special openings and free entrance to celebrate the first of May. Here are the museums and archaeological sites that will remain open in this day of celebration. An opportunity not to be missed to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the artistic heritage of the Capital: Galleria Spada, Galleria Corsini, Galleria Borghese, Palazzo Barberini, Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico “L. Pigorini”, Museo Nazionale Romano alle Terme di Diocleziano, Museo Nazionale Romano Palazzo Altemps, Museo Andersen, Museo Manzù, Museo Boncompagni, Crypta Balbi, Tomba di Cecilia Metella, Museo Nazionale Romano a Palazzo...
Read MorePiazza Trilussa fountain is undergoing restoration
A good news for art lovers, the Acqua Paola fountain of Piazza Trilussa is undergoing a deep restoration, the ‘door’ to Trastevere deserves the hope, stolen from the verses of his poet. This travertine fountain was built by the Borghese Pope Paul V in 1613, originally located in Via Giulia, later on transported across the river, in line with Ponte Sisto on the other side. The Trastevere fountain will be wrapped for almost a year during this renovation. Decorative parts degraded or vandalized will be restored and cleaned. After the treasure of Piazza Trilussa, it’s up to the “Barcaccia” of the Spanish Steps, then the fountain of the Lions of...
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