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News from the past: historic anniversaries, art exhibitions and cultural events thoroughly selected by our Italian locals.
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A rainfall of petals at the Pantheon to commemorate the Pentecost
To commemorate the Pentecost, an evocative event happened on Sunday 20 May 2018 at the Pantheon: thousands of red rose petals fell down from the monument oculus at the end ... -
The painted garden from the Villa of Livia for #natureMW
The sixth day of the "Museum Week 2018" is dedicated to the portrayal of nature in culture, art and science, so let’s discover the Ancient Roman painted garden from the Villa of ... -
Five recent archaeological discoveries in Rome for #heritageMW
The third day of the "Museum Week 2018" is dedicated to the constructed or intangible heritage that represents our history and identity, so today we celebrate it in order to the ...
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Visit tips
Archaeological sites, churches, museums: authentic hidden gems and lesser known spots to inspire your exploration of the Eternal City.
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Biblioteca Angelica, the earliest public library in modern Rome
Behind the popular piazza Navona, there’s a hidden place in Rome where the smell of the past still reigns and the noisy strides of history become gentle and slow. One ... -
The miraculous image of Madonna dei Monti
Set in the characteristic alleys of Monti neighborhood, in the area corresponding to the ancient Roman quarter of the Suburra, the chiesa di Santa Maria ai Monti is one of ... -
The mythical origins of Rome at Lavinium archaeological museum
In less than one hour from the historic center of Rome, an innovative archaeological museum recalls the religious aura lingering in the ancient site of Lavinium (the present Pratica di ...
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Art dossiers: in-depth analysis of various art historical aspects of Rome, enriched with useful references to academic literature and educational web resources.
- There’s a church in Rome that is one of the evidences that some pages of art history bos should be rewritten. Near the Pantheon, the architectural decoration of the chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena arose in fact as the early and original contribution from Rome to Rococo art, showing how ...
- When pope Po V Borghese commissioned his funerary chapel at Santa Maria Maggiore, destined to house the miraculous Marian icon not created by human hands, Ludovico Cardi called il Cigoli was appointed the prestigious painting decoration of the dome interior. But, defying censorship, the surface of the moon at the ...
- Its small size and the nickname “San Carlino” shouldn’t mislead you: next to the busy crossroads of the Quattro Fontane and around 5 minutes walk from the Presidential residence on the Quirinal Hill, an extravagant façade enshrines one of the most precious hidden jewels of Baroque Rome. The clear splendor ...
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A privileged visit to the laboratory where Caravaggio’s paintings were restored with Roma Experience
Last 1st of August we had the honor of being invited by Roma Experience to take part into the innovative “Restoring Caravaggio” tour in Rome, which allows visitors to get privileged access to a prestigious restoration laboratory where expert restorers concretely show their activities and tell about their stunning experience ...Art and blood of Caravaggio in Rome: a guided tour with Through Eternity
Last 25th of August we had the honor of being invited by Through Eternity, historical company designing cultural itineraries in Italian art cities, to take part in one of their guided tours in Rome and to evaluate it through our eyes. We’d like to this experience with our readers ...An immersive video guide to unveil Rome stories with Storytrail
One of the most rewarding aspects of curating Milestone Rome for us is getting in touch with amazing people who our same passions and values. So it has been a pleasant discovery to cross the path of Storytrail, the first platform of "video city guides”, thanks to our common ...
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