Charlotte fell in love with the Eternal City when she moved to Rome for what was supposed to be only a six-month stay. Since then, she has made Rome her permanent home, working as a translator and private teacher.
This 15th century palazzo came into the possession of the Altemps family in 1568 and houses a collection of Greek and Roman art, as well as a small section of Egyptian art.
Bringing together remarkable archaeological finds from two ancient cities that both suffered volcanic catastrophes, the exhibition presents itself as a unique experience that allows visitors a vivid glimpse of the past.
Take a trip to Venice and soak up some of the magic that has inspired artists from the Renaissance to the present day. And don’t forget the famous carnival.
Instead of trekking down to Pompeii, why not explore Rome’s very own ghost town, Ostia Antica? Wander the amazingly well preserved streets of what was once a bustling seaport at the mouth of the Tiber.
A writer whose love for Rome left a profound mark on her literary work, and whose personal biography was closely tied to the Eternal City, is Austrian poet and author Ingeborg Bachmann.
