Ostia Antica
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.
“Pompeii and Santorini. Eternity in a Day” at Scuderie del Quirinale
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.
Get Out Of Town: VENICE
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.
Bacon, Freud & The School of London at the Chiostro del Bramante
The Bacon, Freud & The School of London exhibition in Rome comprises more than 45 paintings, drawings, and incisions, produced between 1945 and 2004.
Ingeborg Bachmann’s Rome
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.
Palazzo Altemps: a gem behind Piazza Navona
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.