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Homo sapiens in Rome

January 18, 2012 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Until February 12 the Pallzzo delle Esposizioni in Rome hosts the international interactive exhibition Homo sapiens. The huge story of human diversity, curated by geneticist Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza and philosopher Pievani Telmo. The exhibition is an open dialogue to rethink human development process, starting with the first footsteps and continuing with the appearances of different ancestors of what we humans we are today.

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This exhibition is enormously appealing to all audiences and is divided into 6 sections telling and expressing the tensions that marked the emergence of homo sapiens on earth.

The first section is “The Supremacy of Africa” and refers to the time that the Homo sapiens was the only human inhabitant  for more than 2 million years and is separated from the previous records due to their ability to create and build rudimentary tools that allowed them to be differentiated from other species. This was possible due to a larger head and it will mark the beginning of the appearance of Homo, the beginning of the Paleolithic era that will be defined by the material record imprints found of this ancestor of mankind.

The second section “Loneliness” is a recent invention and refers to the appearance after the Homo sapiens, who decided to move along walking hundreds of miles in a continent full of species, to contact their Neandertal cousins, the little flower man from and the mysterious Denisova man from Siberia.

The third section is “The Geniuses, people & languages ??and it moves us 40 thousand years into the past, when revolution comes and Paleolithic man develops sophisticated tools for a better living, such as the use of fire for cooking and heating. Parallelly  Australia and America arecolonized , this is justified by scientific research that have determined the anthropological, genetic, and linguistic  relationship.

The fourth section “Traces of the world” invites us to look at the process of domination of nature, the use of land, plants and animals, which will lead man to new situations such as conflict and migration in search of new products and land.

Section five:  Italy unity in diversity, takes a look at the special status that makes Italy a place of intersection of biological and cultural diversity, both of which will contribute to the evolution of people and the early appearance of language.

Section six, we are all relatives,we are all different: the intertwined roots of civilization, is a logical development of this interesting exhibition that introduces us to realize that beyond the skin color, language differences, religious or political our origin is only one.

For more information: http://www.palazzoesposizioni.it/categorie/mostra-008?explicit=SI

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Appetizers in Rome

January 16, 2012 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Dining is one of those luxuries we all indulge in. That is, to eat something delicious is possible if with a little curiosity and good taste, we explore the city that we visit and aptly choose an appropriate restaurant . No need to spend too much either, just see that it is within the capabilities of our pockets and keep track of our stomachs demands. The aperitif before dinner is a classic ritual for those who know how to start a good meal.

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Within snack tasting surely there is no rule. It depends on what you’re looking for, either something refreshing or strong, it also depends on the dishes you are going to eat. Usually a good glass of wine is a classic appetizer. Many prefer a lighter whiskey with some ice to also open the appetite. Generally, fruit cocktails are not recommended before a meal because of its high sugar content, which also raises the levels of alcohol during ingestion. Drink whatever you want, but drink something before you eat, it alerts the senses and gives food intake even more emphasis on the palate, raising awareness and giving more pleasure in eating. If you eat something in Rome, here are some bars that can be perfect to visit to start your meal.

Societe Lutece is one of the more “chic” bars  you can find in Rome. Located near the Piazza Navona, the great variety of drinks will give you many options to choose from before dinner. Very cozy and very comfortable, Societe Lutece also offers you a buffet of salads and other small snacks to start your appetite before dinner.

Salotto 42 is another point of reference if what you need is a refreshing drink before dinner. Try to arrive on time because it usually tends to be very full, plus many Roman celebrities spend evenings in this bohemian place. They also offer fresh salads and sandwiches to accompany your favorite cocktail.

The Modo bar is another meeting point if you’re looking to share a good drink accompanied by a light jazz concert before lunch. Also, Modo has known dj-s that will make your evening before dinner never ending. Designed completely in white and black, you’ll find yourself in a Kubrick film “a la Roman”, of course, you will be more than simply fascinated.

Finally, E Frizioni Freni is the quintessential bar if your after “arty” and modern style. Decorated with books and contemporary art everywhere, this bar offers snacks at very affordable prices and of a high quality. Definitely a point where literary and intellectual gatherings will be on the city’s daily agenda. Simply a classic.

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Via Margutta in Rome: The artists’ street

January 12, 2012 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Hidden behind the famous stairway of Piazza di Spagna, there is a small street where the city noise disappears and the flowers scent fulfill your nostrils, where local artisans are mixed with chic boutiques, art galleries and lively restaurants to relive the years of the Dolce Vita. All this and more is via Margutta.

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Located in Campo Marzio, called the “the foreigners’ district” by Fellini, it was once a street full of stables for the palaces in the vicinity. In the Middle Ages, an unknown craftsman opened the first workshop, it was gradually emerging a booming industry, attracting artists from around the world. In 1855, commissioned by the Marchese Francesco Patrizi, a palace was erected at number 54, which was equipped with studios for artists to live and work in them. Some of its illustrious guest were: Picasso, Stravinsky and Puccini.

In 1953, the seventh art made it tremendously popular, as the acclaimed film “Roman Holiday” was filmed on it. The character Gregory Peck (played by Joe Bradley) had his apartment here. The street became an exclusive area where celebrities like Truman Capote, Federico Fellini and his great love, actress Giulietta Masina live, ranked No. 110, which may be a humorous plaque with their names.

That same year, the exhibition “Cento Pintori via Margutta” (one hundred Margutta street painters) was born, an initiative of some painters who wanted to bring life to a street that had always been natural refuge for artists. It’s an outdoor exhibition, open to everyone, which presents more than 1000 pieces of national and foreign authors carefully selected. It is distinguished by an outlet for new artists and is a great opportunity for art lovers. Since then, takes place once a year in late October.

Walking across the little buildings full of ivy, you can find the Fontana delle Arti (Fountain of the arts), a unique marble fountain designed by the architects Pietro Lombardi in 1927. It is a triangular base topped by a bucket of brushes with two masks in homage to the artists who frequented the area in the seventeenth century. The masks, one sad and one happy, make reference to the fluctuating mood of the artists.

Among the local businesses in this small paradise in the center of Rome, stand out a handmade leather shop, whose prices are high, but it is also the quality of its products, a furniture store with decorative articles of the 20′s, and a Gianni Bulgari- jewelry store with unique pieces. There is also an ancient marble craft business. Its plates can be purchased already made or ask to chisel out the text you want. The friendly owner normally offers a plate of pasta to customers.

If you want to extend your walk, you can get close to the renowned Spanish Steps. At your feet, you can enjoy the Fontana delle Barcaccia, a striking 1627 sculpture. Climbing the stairway, you will find the church of Trinita dei Monti, a Gothic jewel whose frescoes are worth visiting.

Image by Lalupa (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Mondrian in Rome

January 10, 2012 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

The city of Rome, and in particular the beautiful Complesso del Vittoriano, will host during the entire month of January the exhibition “Perfect Harmony”, by the great Dutch painter Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). This important retrospective, which will be open until the 29th of January, presents a comprehensive tour of the artist’s work, through about 70 paintings and drawings, along with some forty works of other artists who influenced more significantly his work. Thus, by walking through the artistic development of Piet Mondrian, in the exhibition “Perfect Harmony” is possible to get to know the evolution of formal and conceptual investigation of one of the most important artists of the twentieth century.

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Mondrian was undoubtedly best known for the rectangular structures of his last works, he actually began his artistic production because of his fascination by the Dutch landscape around him. It was only later that he began to investigate the alleged “essential knowledge”, trying to reduce the representation to its more intimate and necessary lines, eliminating all plastic items considered superfluous. His purpose was ambitious: by using geometry, he intended to find the basic structure that moves the entire universe. To achieve this goal, he deleted the curves, the nuances and the figurative representation (which he considered misleading) and even got to prohibit the presence of green in his home. For the extreme simplicity of his last works, those who came to understand the deeper meaning that was hidden in the structure -indeed very simple – in his paintings have often trivialized the artist.

The exhibition “Perfect Harmony” features masterpieces exceptionally granted to Complesso del Vittoriano, by the Gemeentemuseum (whose director is also the curator of the exhibition) and has been made possible through the collaboration and support of major institutions such as the Denver Art Museum, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo.

Benno Tempel, curator of “Perfect Harmony” and Gemeentenmuseum director, stressed that Mondrian is one of the few artists who have left the regular production of art. In fact, as he says, few artists have managed to renew their production steadily, while maintaining a relevant tension to the search for new formal expressions and reworking of the concepts behind the works. One of the most interesting aspects of the Mondrian’s formal investigation, is precisely the will to achieve a harmonious pictorial expression (from which he created abstract art), it does not simply represent reality, but a Utopia capable of making you think of transcending ways. For more information: http://www.comune.roma.it

 

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Gay Bars & Clubs in Rome

January 05, 2012 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Rome Rocks! Indeed, the Italian capital is one of the best places with “gay friendly” activity in Europe. Despite the already fallen and increasingly distant Catholic Christian conservatism, Roman gay community continues to grow, and if you would want to have a good time in Rome, the places are not lacking. The Italian capital also continues to fascinate with its rich history and beautiful museums. Each step around Rome will be a new adventure for you. Let the night caught you up in some of these places full of beauty in the LGBT community.

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One of the bars you must visit is the Coming Out, which since 2001 offers the best cocktails and tapas for the gay community in Rome. With a minimal decoration and the best dj’s, Coming Out gives you an ideal appetizer to start making conversation and meet new friends. Pizzas, pastas, paninis, among other delicious dishes, are at your disposal, as well as the best “beats” for you to get ready for a fabulous night in the city.

Hangar is another classic place of the gay community in Rome. This video-pub has high voltage erotic material, excellent drinks and a very nocturnal atmosphere. Probably, it is one of the most popular places in Rome and internationally recognized. Hangar is a space that inspires sensuality itself and the sensation that anything can happen between drinks. Also some pre-drinking or spend all night, become infinite.

Garbo is another destination that you should visit. Garbo bar offers a more relaxing and fun for gay and lesbian community. With affordable prices and with a “cutting edge”, attitude Garbo is the meeting point of many Roma’s nightriders looking to meet new people.

If it comes to clubs, do not miss the Push Club, where you can dance till dawn and enjoy the best house and electro. The Push Club offers you an environment where super sexy in your fantasies overwhelm the dance floor. The frenetic pace and low lights make you lose control among people, if  looking for some action all night.

Another essential place of the queer culture is the Amygdala Club. Amygdala is not only a space for parties and concerts, but there are a variety of events dedicated to the LGBT community. From theater, exhibitions, electronic music and video, an alternative space for the alternative community of Rome.

To learn more about Rome and its options for the gay community, let your curiosity drive you and explore the night at its best. Rome offers these and other options to meet and make new friends. The gay community in Rome is an endless source of imagination and diversity.

 

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Gunther von Hagens in Rome

January 02, 2012 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Following the success of previous editions in many cities around the world, this exhibition has landed in Rome. Hagens Body Worlds has contributed substantially to presenting to the public a new active awareness on the issue of donating blood and organs to save other human lives.

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All specimens in the exhibition are authentic. They belong to people who have donated their bodies to science. The Institute for Plastination, which Hagens runs already has about 13,000 registered donors.

The main purpose of Body Worlds is health education. On one hand, individual specimens are used to compare healthy organs and diseased ones, such as the lungs of a smoker versus a person who has never smoked, so it emphasizes the importance of healthy living habits. On the other hand, the bodies are in positions that illustrate how we are, naturally fragile in a mechanized world.

Viewers have the opportunity to understand better  the human body and its functions, to learn about the nature of our bodies and identify the individuality and anatomical beauty inside of them.

The authenticity of the specimens that is exhibited is essential for our understanding. Every human being is unique and is distinctly different from others, and reveal their individuality not only through the visible outside, but also through the inside of the body. The position, size, shape, structure of the skeleton, muscles, nerves and determine our inner organs. It would be impossible to express that  unless these were individual anatomical true models one could interpret them as simplified versions of the real thing. The authenticity of the specimens, however, is fascinating and allows the viewer to experience the wonder of a real human body. The exhibition is dedicated to the inner individual.

The technique by which specimens are preserved is the technique of plastination, developed and patented by Hagens in 1977 at the University of Heidelberg. The first step is to stop decomposition. The body is embalmed with a formalin injection into the arteries. After dissection, all bodily fluids and soluble fatty acids are extracted and replaced when placed in a vacuum chamber with reactive resins and Elastoplast such as silicone rubber or epoxy. then light , heat or certain gases are applied. The result is a plastinated specimen with rigidity and permanence. Dr. von Hagens is still investigating to improve this technique.

Hagens is not only a peculiar person, but also a challenging, controversial and provocative one. His exhibitions have been controversial both due to the nature that he shows as to the charges which he has to face due to the uncertain origin of the bodies he has received for this exhibition. In 2002, he broadcasted  live in the United Kingdom an autopsy. English law strictly prohibits the live broadcast of this type of intervention.

For more information visit the website: http://www.bodyworlds.com/it/roma.html.

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The Baths of Diocletian in Rome

December 30, 2011 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

The Baths of Diocletian is the greatest thermal complex ever-built in Rome. It was built between 298 and 306 BC, at the expense of the Emperor Diocletian, who wanted to beat the one built by Caracalla, this fantastic resort had a capacity of three thousand people and occupied thirteen hectares, it had among others, gymnasiums, libraries, a pool of over 3500 square meters, concert halls, theaters, gardens … all a luxury spa for the Romans!

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Located near the Piazza della Repubblica, it was in use for over 800 years. Subsequently, it was taken for other purposes like erecting churches and other buildings in the best-preserved parts. Although little remains of the original baths, the remains that survive today are the facilities of the Museo Nazionale Romano and are an attractive place to visit, where you can also see the Palazzo Massimo, the Balbi Crypt and the Palazzo Altemps.

The Palazzo Massimo is a neo-Renaissance nineteenth century building. In its four floors you will find one the largest collections of classical art in the world. Sculptures, mosaics, frescoes, coins and jewelry form part of an interesting exhibition that will allow you to relive the history, myth and everyday life of Rome.

The Crypt Balbi, built in 13 BC, was part of a theater and was the resting place for the audience between acts. In addition to the archaeological remains, you can visit the museum, divided into the successive stages of history, from antiquity to the twentieth century.

The Palazzo Altemps was named after the cardinal, who acquired it in 1568. Divided into two floors around a courtyard with a monumental fountain, it houses an impressive collection of Egyptian antiquities and works. In its rooms, you can see sculptures that had been owned by families of the Roman nobility in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The building retains some of the decoration and original frescoes, which can be admired mainly in the chapel dedicated to Pope St. Aniceto.

The complex of baths still has a recognizable structure, a large rectangular enclosure with a large garden area. Inside, now you can visit the Epigraphic Museum, one of the largest in the world, with over ten thousand entries. In its three floors, together with the Faculty of Michelangelo and the Garden of the Cinquecento, are more than a thousand works, including sculptures, reliefs and botivos.

Aula decima, opened to the public 3 years ago after decades of restoration, and gives an idea, with its large dimensions of the greatness that the bathrooms had. It is a chamber with three large domes, in whose walls are carved with several niches intended to receive statues and other decorative elements.

The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs is located within walking distance of the baths; it is the only church in the Renaissance in the city, built by the great Michelangelo. It houses superb frescoes inside and Bianchini Meridiana, an interesting project designed to show the accuracy of the Gregorian calendar.

Address: Viale Enrico di Nicola, 78

Metro: Termini, line A.

Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 19:45. The ticket office closes an hour earlier.

Prices: 7 euros regular rate reduced 3.50 and free for children under 18, valid for three days. Includes Spa, Balbi Crypt, and the Palazzo Massimo and Altemps.

 

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Via del Pigneto, Bohemian Rome

December 29, 2011 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

There’s a Rome that tourists don’t usually see, some sort of ‘dolce vita’ in 2011, where students, immigrants and old people mix with intellectuals and artists: the neighbourhood of Pigneto. Located in the 6th district, very close to Termini station, its name comes from a long line of pine trees (pine is pigneto in Italian), planted by the Caballini family in the majestic Villa Serventi.

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Composed by villas and low buildings, in contrast with the centre of Rome, it extends through three zones, differentiated by the names of its streets: the area of ‘Le Città’, which goes through via Prenestina and Via Casilina and is dedicated to Italian cities; the area ‘I condottieri’, which pays tribute to the captains of war and mercenary commanders from the years between 1330 and 1550; and lastly, ‘I geografi’, which is dedicated to geographers, cartographers and famous writers.

Its architectonic style is inspired in the umbertino or liberty in the historical area. After the Second World War, more modest buildings, built by railway workers, joined the neighbourhood. Although their style was simple, they followed the trend of the time, in accordance with art nouveau, and they mixed with the old villas.

Today, it surpasses 50,000 residents, with an important number of old people, mostly people who’ve always lived in the neighbourhood who give it that popular character. Its main artery, Via del Pigneto, is a partly pedestrianised avenue which has a clothes and food market every morning, and it fills up with life during night time. The so called ‘Roman movement’ takes place here. With the arrival of young architects, writers and filmmakers in the last few years, the neighbourhood has revitalized and become a more underground cultural centre which lives in perfect harmony with its proletariat roots. Where there used to be old shops full of graffiti, now there are innovative boutiques and café-bookshops, concerts, exhibitions and cultural activities. The fourth Sunday of the month, this street also holds an antiques market, where antiques salesmen and neighbours who wish to sell their old belongings mix together.

The charm of this neighbourhoos hasn’t gone unnoticed for filmmakers, and here they filmed ‘Rome, open city’ by Rossellini. Pasolini spent long hours among its streets and they were the stage of many of his scenes. His favourite place, the lively Bar Necci, located on Via Fanfulla da Lodi, was witness to the audition of his first film, ‘Accatone’. Open in 1924, it’s still very popular, with its tables outside in the shade of the trees, and it’s frequented by actors and bohemian literary figures.

As well as its lively social life, El Pigneto has many corners which are worth discovering. Archeology lovers have an unmissable date with the subterranean Basilica de Porta Maggiore, the Columbario and the Torrione Prenestino. The church of Santa Elena of 1913, located on Via Casilina, is a tribute to the mother of the emperor Constantine I. And lastly, the Historical Museum of 20th century Toys, with its collection of over 2700 toys made between 1920 and 1960, will delight the nostalgics.

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The Tivoli from Rome

December 27, 2011 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Arriving in a city is sometimes not enough to satisfy our curiosity on our trip. Generally, the big cities have as many great contrasting experiences as places it offers. In big cities, generally, a larger amount of events and cultural spaces congregate, as well as a much more diverse community, both from the country itself as from other countries. The wealth of a city like Rome is precisely in those details.

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In Rome, you can find a giant range of cultural offering that you cannot fulfill in a couple of days. The recommended time to visit Rome is probably from seven to ten days, considering that they would be extensive days of long walks as well as visits to different important historical places. The museums, of course, are a necessity if you’re in Rome. Get ready to try some of the best Italian cuisine in the whole country, delicious coffees and select wines.

Nightlife is also very lively in Rome; clubs, bars, concerts… from jazz to rock, garage, reggae… the options are unlimited. This as well, that despite being the centre of such a conservative religion as catholicism, Rome is opening its collective mind more and more towards the gay and lesbian community, offering different parties, discos and places for the LGBT community. Rome is growing all the time and, this way, it still offers alternatives to a different visitor from anywhere around the world.

If you’re in Rome and you want to disconnect from the stir of the city for a day, there’s nothing better than visiting the beautiful town of Tivoli, located barely 20 miles from the Italian capital. As well as beautiful visits of great natural value, in Tivoli you can see and walk around Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este, both named World Heritage sites by UNESCO due to their impressive beauty and history.

In the same way, in Tivoli you can find the famous Rocca Pia, a 15th century fortress ordered to be built by the Pope Pius II. Also, there’s the temple of Vesta, goddess of fire and the home. More impressively, still in Tivoli, is the sanctuary of Hercules, which dates from the 2nd century BC. When you’re there you’ll find it in ruins, but in its time it was one of the biggest constructions in the whole of Italy. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is also very close, and it offers a space of gathering for those religious people or interested ones in impressive domes of sacred art.

The trip from Rome to Tivoli can be made by car, train or bus. You can use the transport which is most convenient for you and adjusted to your budget, or even combine them. The price is relative according to the route that you choose, but it’s worth doing this one. Preferably, start early in the morning, so that you can do a calm and better organized route without so many tourists around you.

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Rome Walks by Stendhal

December 23, 2011 By: romeblogger Category: Uncategorized

Stendhal is the synonym of the French writer Henri Beyle, with which he signed most of his works dedicated to Italy. Born in 1783, this restless literate with an agitated love life (the names of ten of his lovers are known), is considered one of the fathers of realism. His most famous titles are ‘The Charterhouse of Parma’ and ‘The Red and the Black’, but the one which we’re dealing with today is ‘Rome Walks’ from 1829, an essay written as a diary on his own impressions of the eternal city.

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Stendhal, who stood out in the art of conversation, spent various years tied to Napoleon’s army carrying out diplomatic tasks. It was the fall of the governor which took him to Italy in 1814, where he would live for seven years. In love with the country, the made it the main subject of his writings during that period, leading to ‘History of painting in Italy’, a discourse of art critique, and ‘Rome, Naples and Florence’, a book of his personal memoirs on these cities.

Expelled form the country in 1821 for political reasons, he was to return in 1830 as the Consul of France in Trieste. A year later he moved to Civitavecchia, close to Rome, where he would write some of his best works. Although he spend his last days in Paris, the writer carried on keeping an intimate relationship with Italy, where he would travel to frequently during his life.

‘Walks in Rome’ is considered the best travel guide published on the Italian capital. The author was a great connoisseur of this city and he carried out an exhaustive portrait of 19th century Rome, topped off with his own opinions. The route that he proposes starts off at the Colosseum, “the most beautiful relic of the Roman people”, in his own words.

The route carries on with ancient ruins, highlighting:

The Pantheon, a temple built originally in 27 BC as a trobute to the gods, and rebuilt afterwards by the order of the Emperor Hadrian. It was devised to unite man with the divine and, above all, with the emperor, who was considered a god. It’s one of the most beautiful and well kept ancient constructions, which has been used as a guide for Western architecture.

The Triumphal Arch, built to celebrate triumphs in Ancient Rome. During the Empire, up to 36 arches existed, improving in complexity with the years. Today, there are only five left in the city.

After the ruins, the travelling proceeds with the painting master works, dedicating special attention to the frescos of Rafael, Michelangelo, creator of the well known Sistine Chapel, and Annibale Carracci.

Our tour now takes us to the master creations of modern architecture: the Palazzo Farnesio, the churches of St Peter and St Sabine, etc. To finish, a visit to the ancient statues, such as the Pietà at the Vatican, Apolo, the Castel Sant’Angelo and the sculptural group of Laocoön and his sons.

Stendhal also considered as unmissable the visits to the Moses of the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, created by Michelangelo, as well as the tomb of the Pope Clement XIII, by Antonio Canova by order of the Prince Rezzonico.

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