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Photography in Rome: Future Developments, Updates and Christmas Season Exhibits
More and more photography. Rome is not satisified with all the art and the archaeology she’s got, she wants more and it seems she is going for photography. Exhibits in public museums, in commercial galleries, a big photo Festival that also involves the foreign culture institutes of the city and now a new festival and [...]
Sculpture in Rome: Exhibits, Museums & Churches To Enjoy This Great Form of Art!
Some of us find painting too ephemeral, others think architecture is too big to grasp. But sculpture is usually a very immediate and understandable form of artistic expression that everyone appreciates. That’s why we decided to write something for sculpture lovers so that they can have an itinerary totally devoted to the most concrete and [...]
Rome Gallery of Modern Art Re-opens Today. Let’s Discover its Paintings and Sculptures!
Located in a 18th century nun convent and closed for restoration works since 2003, the Rome Gallery of Modern Art has finally re-opened its doors to art lovers! Strategically located in the heart of downtown Rome, this Museum, created in 1925, showcases paintings, drawings, watercolours and sculptures of the period between the second half of [...]
Harmony Marries Art for Museums in Music. On November 19. At Night, For Free!
On Saturday night Rome will be turned into a huge stage for live music for the third edition of Musei in Musica (Museums in Music). After last years’ massive participation, on November 19 tens of thousands of Romans and travelers alike are expected to show up. From 8pm to 1am (last admission at midnight), about [...]
Contemporary Art in Rome: a Wrap-Up of the Commercial Galleries’ Best Exhibits
The opening of MAXXI and the consolidation of MACRO have boosted the contemporary art scene positively affecting also local commercial galleries and enticing international gallerists to set up a space in Rome. Therefore it has now become essential a wrap-up of the best exhibits hosted by private galleries in Rome to give you an [...]
Rome’s Banks Open Up Their Historical Palaces For Free On Saturday October 1st!
Eight beautiful buildings that you can only admire from outside while strolling around Rome. Eight headquarters of Italian banks in Rome full of artworks. Eight places that you can visit for free this Saturday from 9am to 7pm for Palazzi Aperti, the event that for 10 years has been showing the treasures of the country’s [...]
Discover Rome’s Jewish Soul on September 4: Dances, Music, Temples & Catacombs!
This Sunday, September 4, is the European Day of Jewish Culture and Rome, where two thirds of the Italian Jews live has a very interesting program and some one-off happenings. All events are free, but some require a phone booking. A very short historical note before we review Sunday’s appointments. Just to say that [...]
Our July Pick of Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Rome
The big, well-advertised exhibits in Rome are all over. The most famous showings usually take place between October and June. But the Eternal city still has a lot to offer. You just have to dig and research to find out. We did it for you with a wrap-up of the most interesting contemporary art exhibits [...]
Rome Celebrates the Republic’s Anniversary with a Military Parade on Jun2 & Much More!
On June 2 1946 Italians voted and chose to become a Republic. Every year we celebrate this anniversary with a beautiful military parade in Rome, in Via dei Fori Imperiali, the road connecting piazza Venezia with the Colosseum. It is definitely not an event for war fanatics, but for all. Our police forces also rally [...]
Wanna See Hidden Rome? You’ve got 10 Days of Underground Archaeology Tours Until Jun5!
40 archaelogical sites, normally unavailable to the public, to explore for 10 days of underground adventure in Rome. This is “Roma Nascosta” (Hidden Rome) the third edition of visits dedicated to the subterranean landmarks of the Eternal City. Archaeologists and scholars will guide you into this mysterious and hidden world that for the occasion will [...]
Are You Ready for 9 Days Of Free Museums In Rome? From April 9 It’s Settimana della Cultura!
Anticipate your Roman Easter holidays to mid-April! You’ll take advantage of free entrance to State museums, archeological areas, libraries, archives, monuments and historical buildings and most city-owned ones, free guided tours, extraordinary openings, and other cultural events in and around Rome. From April 9 to April 17 Roman and tourists alike can enjoy the 26th [...]
Last Call For The Extraordinary Opening of Palazzo Farnese, One of Rome’s Four Wonders
There is less than one month to see Palazzo Farnese, the most imposing Italian palace of the 16th century, now hosting the French Embassy (therefore, usually closed to the public). The new French ambassador decided to open the gates of this beautiful Renaissance building for a few months and wanted some of the best pieces [...]
