Rome celebrates comic strip hero Diabolik
Rome pays homage to one of the most loved Italian comic strip heros of all time: Diabolik. I don’t know if the word really suits him, after all we are talking about a thief, but a thief , mind you,…
Rome's museums open at night: exhibitions and events Rome until 2am
Rome’s mayor, Gianni Alemanno, has announced Rome’s open museum night, saying: “The aim is to have Rome open 24 hours; but to do this Rome needs to know how to organise itself, and find a balance among the many occasions…
Rome to host major exhibition on Hadrian's villa
In the early 2nd century the Emperor Hadrian decided to build a villa at Tibur,; he wanted a retreat away from his Palatine Palace (which he did not like at all) and the noisy crowd that daily swarmed the streets…
Vatican Library reopens after three years
The monumental and astoundingly beautiful Vatican Library, with its Sistine Hall shown in this picture, has reopened after three years of restoration and a new exhibition is taking place to honour the event. The exhibition, called ‘Conoscere la Biblioteca Vaticana’…
Landscape paintings of Positano and the Amalfi coast on view in Rome
The Galleria Palatino on Coronari street in Rome is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the paintings which painter Gianna Paola Cuneo has created between 1948 and 1950; a series of paintings depicting the stunning landscapes of Positano and the Amalfi…
Rome hosts exhibition "Le meraviglie di Roma antica e moderna" at Palazzo Venezia
Rome has always been a great favourite with tourists from all over the world; its millenarian history and the breathtaking beauty of its many monuments every year draw millions of people, eager to get a closer look at these true…
Rome celebrates 400th anniversary of Caravaggi0's death
Rome played an important role in Caravaggio ‘s art and in order to celebrate the 400 anniversary of his death, the eternal city has organised, besides the major exhibition taking place at the Scuderie del Quirinale (we had the chance…
Roman summer: events in Rome for summer 2010
In this hot Italian summer we’re having, if you find yourself stuck in Rome and not at the beach there are plenty of things to do and see in the world of art and culture, some of which provide air…