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Roman Traditions: INFIORATA DI GENZANO

In the small villages of Lazio  the attachment to the local traditions, even not counting the daily espresso, is definitely pretty strong.
The organization of the popular festivals puts into the inhabitants the will to do things, to creat entertainments and to rediscover some traditions, often existing for centuries. 
The atmosphere during these events taking place […]

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Free exhibition - Joan Mirò in Rome.

 
From April 6 2008 Exhibition dedicated to Joan Mirò is coming to Rome, one of the greatest protagonists of the 1900’s, near the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome. The exposed works come from the Foundation Mirò of Barcelone and include 26 paintings (aquarelles and aqueforti) but also 4 wonderful bronze sculptures, works of the […]

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Carlo Levi: the breath of the city

Who
Carlo Levi was born in Turin in 1902 , he died in Rome in 1975. His family was quite rich and he had the possibility to follow the studies and received a university degree in Medicine, but his passion has always been painting to which he attributed the value of freedom. He was a diversly […]

Friday, March 14th, 2008

BIG BLUE-Second Sea Fair in Rome

The new “Fiera di Roma” - the New Rome Fair, the space of Rome for different expositions, trade fairs, special events, festivals and exhibitions will accommodate for the second year The Blue Big Rome Exposé.
From the 28th of February it will be possible to visit this big and unusual event that will bring together the […]

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

The Mamertine Jail in Rome

The Rome Mamertine Prison is among the most ancient jails in Rome. It is mostly famous for the stay of the Apostles Peter and Paul and for its capital executions. The Mamertine Rome Prison was discovered during archeological searches within the area of the Oblati of Maria Vergine, which is an annexe to the church […]

Saturday, February 9th, 2008