Libraries in Rome
Libraries in Rome: Vatican Library, Angelica Library, Vallicelliana Library and other historic libraries in Rome.
Ostia Antica and Ostia Lido Centro
A Must See in Rome: Ostia Antica
Michele von Büren (RvB Arts)
Meet one of the brightest sparks in Rome’s contemporary art scene! We’re tickled to bring you an interview with Michele von Büren, multi-talented owner…
LOUISE NEVELSON at Museo Fondazione Roma
The Louise Nevelson exhibit at the Fondazione Roma Museo contains over 70 of the artist’s works.
Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
A Must See in Rome: Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars (Museo e Cripta dei Frati Cappuccini) e the Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Capuchins (Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini)
Interview with Michael Herzfeld
Interview with Michael Herzfeld, author of “Evicted from Eternity: The Restructuring of Modern Rome”
Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
A Must See in Rome: San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, one of four papal basilicas, where each of the popes dating back to Saint Peter is awarded a circular mosaic portrait around the internal walls of the basilica.
Helmut Newton Exhibit
Gracing the walls of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni of Rome are nearly two hundred images by legendary photographer Helmut Newton (1920-2004). The exhibition takes its name from the first three volumes he published: White Women (1976), Sleepless Nights (1979) and Big Nudes (1981).
Rome Revealed by Book
Books for Italophiles: review of the book The Revealed Rome Handbook: by Amanda Ruggeri
Getting Sick in Rome
Here is some information on what to do in case you get sick in Rome. Late night pharmacies in Rome. English Speaking Doctors in Rome.
Monti, Rome’s Centre of Eternity/Modernity
Books for Italophiles: review of the book Evicted from Eternity by Michael Herzford of Harvard University.
Brueghel at Chiostro del Bramante
Brueghel and the Fascinating World of Flemish Art (Brueghel Meraviglie dell’Arte Fiamminga), an exhibition at Chiostro del Bramante in Rome from 18th December to 2th June 2013.
Lights, Alberi, Action! Christmas in Rome
Welcome to the silly season. If you’ve been wandering around the centro storico lately you’ll have noticed Rome lighting up like one big bauble…