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Winckelmann. Masterpieces throughout the Vatican Museums
On the 8th of November we had the honor to attend the inauguration of the exhibition “Winckelmann. Capolavori diffusi nei Musei Vaticani”, disclosing the fascinating path designed throughout the Vatican ... -
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 ... -
Celebrating the 2771st birthday of Rome
Today we celebrate the founding of Rome, in Italy called “Natale di Roma” and traditionally fixed on the 21st April 753 BC. Discover some of the several events organized for ... -
The Colosseum. An icon
Visiting the Colosseum is still a must for everyone coming to Rome, but how has it become the most iconic monument of the Ancient city? The exhibition "Colosseo. Un'icona" is ... -
Writing a monumental history in Ancient Rome
An international colloquium arranged by a scientific committee coming from the CNRS - Aix-Marseille University and dealing with the development of encyclopedism in Ancient Rome will be held at the ... -
An extraordinary visit to the majestic remains of the Domus Aurea
The majestic remains of the Domus Aurea, the legendary “golden house” desired by emperor Nero, are a fragile and hidden treasure survived from Ancient Rome. Involved in a remarkable restoration ... -
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 ... -
The Crypta Balbi museum and the historic layers of Rome
Visiting the Crypta Balbi museum, a seat of the Museo Nazionale Romano, is an informative way to realize how Rome has developed over its ancient buildings and left material traces ...
