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BNL Tennis Tournament Rome 2010

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:20:40 +0000

The 67th edition of the prestigious Internazionali BNL d’Italia will be held from 24th April - 8th May, 2010 at Foro Italico. With record breaking crowds last year, the matches were packed with excitement and thrills, thanks in part to the high caliber of players the tournament attracted.

When the dust had settled it was Rafael Nadal and Dinara Safina who took home the spoils in the singles division. Two weeks of intense competition are played out in the Eternal City, with local and international celebrities coming to see the matches. We were present last year and the vibrant and at times boisterous crowd on hand, added that element of intensity and emotion that can be lacking at other tournaments. Highly recommended that you see at least one match if you will be in Rome during the two week period. Tickets can and should be bought online before your arrival in Rome as tickets sell out quickly. Hope to see you there!

Our hotels offer you special rates to stay in Rome during the BNL Tennis Tournament 2010.

Rome Marathon 2010 (21st March)

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:42:42 +0000

XVI MARATHON OF ROME
21st March, 2010 at 9am starting from Via dei Fori Imperiali (The Colosseum)

What do you need to register?
1)    Registration form
2)    Consent form allowing the use of personal data
3)    Payment
4)    FIDAL card or membership card from a recognized sporting body

Registration Form
Online registration or send form via post/fax (+39 064065063) to:
Maratona di Roma - V.le B.Bardanzellu, 65 - 00155 Roma - Italia.
Payment can be made online, by bank transfer, by cheque or by postal account.
To confirm registration it is necessary to send complete documentation.

Our hotels offer you special rates to stay in Rome during the Marathon.

Six Nation Rugby Tournament 2010

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:35:17 +0000

14th and 27th February, 2010

ITALY -ENGLAND
Where: Rome - Stadio Flaminio
14th February 2010 Time: 14:30 (2.30PM)

ITALY - SCOTLAND
Where: Rome - Stadio Flaminio
27th February 2010 Time: 13:30 (1.30pm)

Our hotels offer you special rates to stay in Rome during the Six Nation Rugby Tournament.

Christmas in Rome

marsha — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:54:34 +0000

One of the most magical times to be in the Eternal City is at Christmas. Stores and streets themselves seem weighted by extravagant decorations and the crush of customers. Each cafè and tea house seems to be bursting under the strain of people escaping from the chilly air. Rome itself has very few days which are cold by the standards of most people and even then the sun makes an appearance most of the time during winter.

This mild weather brings many tourists to the city during this period, but more importantly also to partake in the events surrounding the entire season. It begins officially on 8th December the festival of the Immaculate Conception, when the Pope pays a visit to the Spanish Steps, and flowers are placed over a statue of Mary. From there on, there are many concerts held around the city, church services and a large open air market which springs up in Piazza Navona. Navity scenes or ‘presepi’ as they are known in Italian, are lovingly displayed for the public to admire, each lovingly crafted and made from local materials with the addition of some more modern public figures.

Midnight mass on 24th December or Christmas morning service at the Vatican is a must do for many tourists. From Christmas leading up to New Years, is usually a frenzy of activity in clothing stores as women and men try to find that perfect outfit for New Years. There are numerous private parties held around the city but also numerous public functions and concerts to ring in the start of the New Year.

Our hotels offer you special rates to stay in Rome during Christmas.

MACRO

marsha — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:25:37 +0000

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome, was inaugarated in October 2002 and is found in Via Reggio Emilio in Rome. The museum has a second site located in the historical Roman district of Testaccio and was given the name Macro FUTURE. Both places boast collections from Italian artists of international recognition, from 1960’s to present day.

http://en.macro.roma.museum/

Rome Film Festival 2009 (15-23 October)

marsha — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:12:42 +0000

The ultra-modern, futuristic Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, is again the backdrop for one of the fastest growing, film festivals in Europe – Rome Film Festival. From 15 – 23 October, 2009 some of the most famous personalities from the world of cinema, both Italian and international, will descend upon the Eternal City, to promote and pay homage to some of the biggest films yet to be released.

With the likes of Cate Blanchette, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Connery, already having graced the red carpet, this year promises to be yet again filled with award winning premieres, power- house celebrities and that special touch of Romanesque glamour, that makes this film festival a ‘must see’ during the month of October.

Our hotels offer you special rates to stay in Rome during the Rome Film Festival 2009.

Golf Courses in Rome

marsha — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:24:18 +0000

Although Rome is famous for its historic buildings, luxury hotels and restaurants, the avid golfer will find a wide selection of golf courses in and around the city.

A.S.D. GOLF CASALPALOCCO - www.golfcasalpalocco.it
A.S.D. MAGGIOLINO GOLF CLUB - www.maggiolinogolfclub.it
A.S.MAREDIROMA GOLF CLUB - www.golfmarediroma.it
ARCHI DI CLAUDIO GOLF CLUB A.S.D. - www.archidiclaudiogolf.it
ASSOC.NE SPORTIVA GOLF EL NINO PERDIDO - www.agriturismoilcasale.it
CIRCOLO DEL GOLF DI ROMA - www.golfroma.it
COUNTRY CLUB CASTELGANDOLFO ASDR - www.countryclubcastelgandolfo.it
FIORANELLO GOLF CLUB - www.fioranellogolf.it
GOLF CLUB ARCO DI COSTANTINO - www.golfarco.it
GREEN TIBER GOLF CLUB SRL SSD - www.greentibergc.it
OLGIATA GOLF CLUB A.S.D. - www.olgiatagolfclub.it
PARCO DE’ MEDICI GOLF CLUB - www.golfparcodemedici.com
PARCO DI ROMA GOLF CLUB - www.parcodiroma.it
REAL GOLF CLUB - www.villageral.it
S.S. GOLF MARCO SIMONE - www.golfmarcosimone.it
TEVERE GOLF- www.teveregolf.it

Our hotels offer you special rates to play golf in Rome.

Ara Pacis

marsha — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:36:49 +0000

The Ara Pacis Augustae commonly shortened to Ara Pacis is an altar to Peace, envisioned as a Roman goddess. It was commissioned by the Roman Senate on 4 July 13 BC to honor the triumphal return from Hispania and Gaul of the Roman emperor Augustus, and was consecrated on 30 January 9 BC by the Senate to celebrate the peace established in the Empire after Augustus’s victories.The altar was meant to be a vision of the Roman civil religion. It sought to portray the peace and fertile prosperity enjoyed as a result of the Pax Augusta (Latin, “Augustan peace”) brought about by the military supremacy of the Roman empire, and a visual reminder of the Julio-Claudian dynasty that was bringing it about.

During the Eighties, the first systematic restoration work began on the Altar. It was dismantled and several of the iron pivots supporting the projecting parts of the reliefs were substituted; fractures in the mortar were repaired, the restoration work that had already taken place was consolidated, the non-original parts were recoloured, and, naturally, the dust and deposits that had collected over the years were removed. It was during this work that the head now recognised as belonging to Honour, which had been mistakenly inserted into the Aeneas panel, was removed.

The ticket office closes an hour in advance

Charges

Ordinary entrance tickets
Full price € 6,50
Reduced price € 4,50

During cultural events the price of tickets may vary.

For more ticketing info click the link below:

http://en.arapacis.it/informazioni_pratiche/biglietti_e_prenotazion i

The Synagogue of Rome

marsha — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:22:12 +0000

The Great Synagogue of Rome is the largest synagogue in Rome.

Apart from Jerusalem, which has been the holiest city in Judaism and the spiritual centre of the Jewish people since tenth century BC, Rome is the sity of hte next longest continuous Jewish habitation in the world.

Designed by Vincenzo Costa and Osvaldo Armanni, the synagogue was built from 1901 to 1904 on the banks of the Tiber, overlooking the former ghetto. The eclectic style of the building makes it stand out even in a city known for notable buildings and structures^.This attention-grabbing design was a deliberate choice made by the community at the time who wanted the building to be a visible celebration of their freedom and to be seen from many vantage points in the city. The aluminium dome is the only squared dome in the city and makes the building easily identifiable even from a distance. Commemorative plates honour the local Jewish victims of Nazi Germany and of a Palestine Liberation attack in 1982.

The synagogue celebrated its centenary in 2004. In addition to serving as a house of worship, it is also serves a cultural and organizational centre for la Comunità Ebraica di Roma (the Jewish community of Rome). It houses not only the offices of the Chief Rabbi of Rome as well as the Jewish Museum of Rome.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogue_of_Rome

Via del Corso

marsha — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:10:08 +0000

Via del Corso is the main street running through the historical centre of Rome, Italy. It is remarkable for being absolutely straight in an area characterized by narrow meandering alleys and small piazzas. It is also wider than most streets in the centre of Rome, but still only has barely room for two lanes of traffic and two narrow sidewalks. The northern portion of the street is a pedestrian area. The length of the street is roughly 1.5 kilometres.

The Corso runs in a roughly north-south direction. In the north it ends at Piazza del Popolo between Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto. The southern terminus is at Piazza Venezia. There are no major tourist attractions along the street itself, but the nearby area has them in abundance. Major sites near the Corso include the Ara Pacis, the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Fontana di Trevi, Il Vittoriano and Forum Romanum.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_del_Corso

Palazzo della Consulta

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:41:52 +0000

The palace was built to a design by Ferdinando Fuga in 1732, after the demolition of an older building which housed the Ecclesiastical Court of the Consulta. During the Napoleonic era the building was used as the seat of the Prefecture of Rome and was later seat of the triumvirate government of Mazzini, Armellini and Saffi. Residence of Umberto and Margherita di Savoia, the heirs to the throne, after 1874 the palace housed various ministries. Since 1955 it has been the seat of the Constitutional Court.

Piazza del Quirinale 41 - phone 06 46 981
Internet: www.cortecostituzionale.it
Hours: The palazzo is opened to the public only on special occasions. Court hearings are public and can be attended on written request.

Palazzo Madama

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:41:04 +0000

The first palace dates back to the XV century but it was Giovanni de’ Medici, the future Pope Leo X, who transformed it into a rich residence. In the XVIII century it was the seat of various papal offices and since 1871 it became the seat of the Italian Senate. The Senate chamber was built in the courtyard of the old papal post office. Extensive art collections and a valuable library still belong to the palace.

Piazza Madama 11 - phone 06 67 061
Internet: www.senato.it
Hours: 1st Saturday of each month 10 - 18 (guided visits in Italian). Scools, groups and associations please apply to 06 67 06 24 30.
Admission free.

Palazzo Chigi

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:40:11 +0000

Once property of the Aldobrandini family, the palace was bought in 1659 by the Chigi family who enlarged it and made it one the most luxurious noble houses in Rome. Some of its rooms are still decorated with furniture, mirrors and paintings from the Chigis’ collection. In 1917 the palace was sold to the Italian State and in 1961 it became the seat of the Prime Minister.

Piazza Colonna 370 - phone 06 67 791
Internet: www.governo.it
Admission: only schools and associations on written request
phone 06 67 79 31 11 - fax 06 67 89 952

Palazzo Montecitorio

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:39:11 +0000

In 1653 G.L. Bernini was charged with designing the palace by Pope Innocent X; it was later chosen as headquarters of the pontifical courts and in 1870 became the seat of the Chamber of Deputies. At the beginning of the twentieth century it was decided to build a new section at the back of the seventeenth-century palazzo to accommodate the new assembly hall. Several works of antique and contemporary art decorate the palace.

Piazza Montecitorio - phone 06 67 601
E-mail: sic_visite@camera.it
Internet: www.camera.it
Hours: 1st Sunday of each month 10-18. Schools and groups also on workdays on written request - fax 06 67 60 99 50.
Admission free.

Palazzo del Quirinale

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:37:47 +0000

Since 1948 it has housed the offices and residence of the President of the Italian Republic. It used to be residence of noble families and summer residence of the Popes. Since 1871 it became residence of the King of Italy. The Savoys decorated the palace with expensive tapestries, antique paintings and other furnishings from a variety of royal residences in Piedmont.

Piazza del Quirinale - phone 06 46 991 - fax 06 46 99 31 25
Internet: www.quirinale.it
E-mail: presidenza.repubblica@quirinale.it
Hours: Only Sundays 8.30-12. Closed in July and August and on most important holidays.
On June 2nd, Italian Republic Day, the gardens are open to the public.
Admission Euro 5,00

Tribunale di Roma

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:13:07 +0000

Tribunale di Roma or the courthouses of Rome, are where legal disputes are tried and settled. There is no one main building which houses all the branches of law and therefore there are buildings in the Northern Rome area which correspond with the relevant branch.

The following link gives you more information on the relevant addresses:

(http://www.tribunale.roma.it/)

RAI Headquarters

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:04:03 +0000

Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana, known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian public service broadcaster, the biggest television company in Italy. It operates many televison channels and radio staions, broadcasting in analog terrestrial ( until 2013), in digital terrestrial and in several satellite and IPTV offerings. RAI is one of the 23 founding broadcasting organisations of the European Broadcasting Union in 1950.

The headquarters in Rome is located at Saxa Rubra and RAI is one of the largest government employers. Attempts to privatise the company have failed and RAI and its three main terrestrial channels: Rai Uno, Rai Due and Rai Tre have remained as government entities.

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organisation

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:54:06 +0000

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernise and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all. FAO was founded on 16 October 1945 in Quebec City, Canada. In 1951 its headquarters were moved from Washington, D.C, United States to Rome, Italy.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Agriculture_Organization)

The underground directly connects the area with the rest of Rome and can be easily reached by taking Metro B to the stop Circo Massimo.

Tor Vergata University

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:43:16 +0000

Tor Vergata University is one of the three publicly funded universities in Rome. Built in 1982, this university is divided into six schools each offering a diverse range of study options. Located in the south of Rome, the campus was built to accommodate a smaller number of students than those found at La Sapienza. The university is known especially for its faculty of Medicine and Dentistry bolstered by its own teaching hospital on the campus ground. Tor Vergata aims to attract, not only Italian students but also many foreign students by holding international summer programmes and exchange visits. To find out more information follow the link below:

(http://web.uniroma2.it/home-en.php?newlang=english)

La Cattolica University

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:32:16 +0000

The official name is Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and has one of its campuses in Rome. Known mainly for its faculty of Medicine and Surgery and teaching hospital in Rome, the university itself offers a myriad of subjects including Economics, Agriculture and Banking and Finance. The campus is located in the residential area of Northern Rome, and spreads out beautifully over 37 hectares of land. The campus is known for its high standards and academic excellence producing some of the most-highly talented doctors in Italy. Because the university is mainly funded by the Catholic Church, the teaching of medicine and surgery joined with the basic principles of Christianity is the hallmark of this prestigious institution.

(http://www.unicatt.it/ucsc_EV.asp)

La Sapienza University

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:15:07 +0000

Sapienza University of Rome is a coeducational, autonomous state university in Rome, Italy. It is the largest European university and the most ancient of the city’s three state-funded universities; Sapienza was founded in 1303, Tor Vergata in 1982, and Roma Tre in 1992.

According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities published by the Institute of Higher Education of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Sapienza University of Rome ranks among top 30 European universities, recognized as the most prestigous Italian University, acknowledged among other elite institues all around the world.

Today, Sapienza University of Rome is by far the largest university of Rome. Lately, in order to face the increasing number of students applying to the institution, the Rector has signed a plan in order to amplfy the “Città Universitaria” and, in collaboration with the administration of Rome, granted the creation of new campuses to host local and foreign students, together with the new reallocation of officies and the enlargment of faculties. In addition, in these past years, thanks to the new program, “Sapienza Innovation”, the university has strongly improved research in engineering, bio-medical sciences and humanities. Lately, cooperation with major British and American universities has offered scholarships to Sapienza students in order to operate in large exchange and multicultural programs, for a large number of faculties.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Rome_La_Sapienza)

Trastevere

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:05:39 +0000

Trastevere an area across the Tiber river is one of the most famous and liveliest neighbourhoods in Rome. With quaint architecture, narrow and winding streets, the area has always had a micro-culture due to numerous peoples who took up residence in the area.

Nowadays, Trastevere maintains its character thanks to its narrow cobbled streets lined by medieval houses. At night, both natives and tourists alike flock to its many pubs and restaurants. However, much of the original character of Trastevere remains. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trastevere)

Via Condotti

marsha — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:40:00 +0000

Via Condotti (officially Via dei Condotti) is a street of Rome. In Roman times it was one of the streets that crossed the ancient Via Flaminia and enabled people who crossed the Tiber to reach the the Pincio hill. It begins at the Spanish steps and is named after conduits or channels which carried water to the Baths of Agrippa.

Via Condotti is a center of fashion shopping in Rome, dating back to the atelier of Bulgari which opened in 1905. Now, in addition to Valentino, other designers such as Armani, Hermes, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo all have stores on Via Condotti. The street is easily reached by taking the underground (Metro A) to the stop Spagna.

Via Veneto

marsha — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:36:36 +0000

Via Veneto made famous by the film ‘ La Dolce Vita’ by Federico Fellini is one of the streets to see and be-seen on in Rome. A few of the hot spots seen in the film are still standing today and are just as ‘chic’ as ever. The street is lined with glass- encased restaurants, designer shops and trendy upscale bars. The lesser known Cappuchin Crypt is also found on Via Veneto and is worth a look inside during your stroll in the area. It is considered to be one of the best locations to stay in while in Rome as everything is within easy walking distance. The Hotel Eliseo is in this prime location with the renowned La Cesarina restaurant producing tantalizing and mouth watering local dishes. The street can be easily reached by many buses and the underground stop of Metro A - Barberini.

Tiburtina Station

marsha — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:20:00 +0000

The Tiburtina station is the second-largest in Rome. Like the larger Termini, it is both a bus and train station addtionally being serviced with one line (Metro B) of the underground system. Tiburtina because of its location in the north-eastern section of the city, has many smaller trains which service the towns which lie on the periphery of Rome. Many people every morning and at the end of the working day, take the commute using these trains which can become extremely crowded and it is advisable to avoid the rush during the peak hours.

Termini Station

marsha — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:07:01 +0000

This is literally the heart of Rome’s transportation system. Termini is the major train station in Rome with both local and international trains. Outside the station itself, in Piazza Cinqecento you will find the majority of buses necessary for tourists to get to the numerous attractions around Rome. The two underground lines, Metro A and Metro B both converge at Termini allowing for an easy change in direction. The station itself has undergone extensive renovation and remodelling, culminating in the distinctive architecture of the building and numerous shops and restaurants located inside. Tickets for both trains and buses can be bought at the station itself.

St. Patricks in Rome

marsha — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:30:52 +0000

St. Patrick’s in Rome is an Irish National Catholic Church found in the centre of the city. This church is the home base of the Irish Augustinians here in Rome and also the vibrant Irish community which lives in the Eternal City. It is a welcoming place for both expatriates and vistors alike and the church holds mass in both English and Italian at different times during the day. Fleeing persecution in Ireland during the 1600’s, priests of the Augustinian sect were forced to come to Europe to train priests. They then took up residence in their present location in the Villa Ludovisi area in 1892. The church holds numerous weddings throughout the year for Irish couples wanting to marry in the Eternal City.

http://www.stpatricksrome.com/services.asp

Palazzo Barberini

marsha — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:53:49 +0000

Palazzo Barberini or the National Gallery of Ancient Art is another art museum worth seeing as it contains half of the National Gallery of Art. The other half is contained in Palazzo Corsini on the other side of the Tiber river. What distinguishes this gallery from the many others in Rome, is that the majority of the art work and pieces, have come from the private collections of Rome’s great families. The impressive collection of art, spans works from the 12th century right through to the 18th. Famous paintings on display include, Raphael’s portrait of La Fornarina and those by Carvaggio, Canaletto and Titian. The palazzo itself was designed for Pope Urban VIII, a member of the Barberini family and the crown jewel of the building itself is said to be the magnificent frescoed ceiling by Pietro da Cortona with the visual panegyric of the Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power to glorify the papal Barberini family. There is a beautiful garden known as a ‘giardino segreto’ because it is hidden from view from the outside of the building.

Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday, from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m

Closed: Monday; December 25th, January 1st

Ticket office closes 30 minutes before Gallery’s closing

http://www.galleriaborghese.it/barberini/en/einfo.htm

Palazzo delle Esposizioni

marsha — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:54:19 +0000

Palazzo delle Esposizioni as the name suggests is an exhibition hall but yet so much more. Providing the city of Rome with the largest exhibition space -10,000 square meters, it hosts temporary art exhibitions from a wide variety of artists and artistic genres. The building itself is found on the famous shop-lined Via Nazionale, and is renowned for its distint neo-classical facade. The exhibition hall also features a theatre, lecture hall, cafe, book and gift shop, and restaurant with a bar.

Opening hours Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday 10am - 8pm; Friday and Saturday 10am - 10:30pm; Monday CLOSED.

http://english.palazzoesposizioni.it/

Opera Theatre

marsha — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:50:45 +0000

Although Rome is not a city associated with famous operas and opera houses like Milan or Venice, there is a flourishing and critically-acclaimed movement taking place within the city. The best place to see this taking place is in the revered Teatro dell’Opera formally called Teatro Costanzi. The theatre, originally opened in November 1880, has held major works, including those never performed up until that time in Rome or even Italy, including La faniculla del West, Turandort and Il trittico by Giacomo Puccini; Parsifal by Richard Wagner, Francesca da Rimini by Riccardo Zandonai. The opera house itself, has undergone many restorations and modernizations, the final being in 1958, which saw the architect Marcello Piacentini radically altering the existing architectural style and designing the present facade, entrance and foyer. The stucco work was completely restored, the great proscenium arch strengthened, and a parquet floor of solid oak blocks laid to replace the previous one. The opera theatre does not only hold operas but also numerous ballets are put on throughout the year. Dress for the opera is expected to be smart but can be less formal than tuxedos and evening gowns if you prefer. Please be aware that although tickets are bought individually the majority of the seating is in boxes, and it is the norm that you end up sharing boxes with strangers. A night at the Roman opera house makes for an enriching and entertaining night out.

To find out the productions for the 2009 season click the following link:

http://en.operaroma.it/stagione/cartellone_2009/(mese)/4