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Category Archives: Beyond Rome
Ancient complex found in Crotone
April 16, 2010
Every time there are infrastructure developments in Italy, construction is usually delayed by the discovery of archaeological sites. The most recent case is in Crotone where they discovered a luxury building in probably built 2000 years ago. [Read more…] Read More »
Giotto’s Saint Francis goes digital
April 13, 2010
Assisi, a popular town in Umbria as a result of St. Francis will have on display a series of paintings showing the life of the saint. In addition, there will be touch-screen panels to give visitors a sense of how the original fresco looks like. It will be on from April 11th to September 5th. ... Read More »
Rome fetes kids’ favourite Blake
April 13, 2010
If you are in Rome, don’t forget to stop over at the Casina di Raffaello at Villa Borghese to view the exhibition of Quentin Blake. The exhibition will continue until June 6th. [Read more…] Read More »
Special showing of Shroud
April 13, 2010
The Shrould of Turin which was last restored in 2002 is now on display in the city’s cathedral for seven weeks. A couple of million people will be expected to view sacred relic. Read More »
Venice says no to fiberglass gondolas
April 8, 2010
Thank goodness the authorities in Venice have rejected the idea of a fiberglass gondola. The idea proposed by a company from Brindisi in order to reduce costs is outrageous considering that the wooden gondola is a symbol of Venice. Read More »
Ara Pacis wall alteration OK’d
April 8, 2010
The Ara Pacis has in recent years been a controversial monument. The current mayor of Rome has agreed with the architect Richard Meier to make some changes such as demolishing part of the external wall in order to have a view of the Tiber on one side and a church on the other. Read More »
Pompeii, Italy – Frozen in time
April 4, 2010
Almost two thousand years ago, Pompeii was an important ancient Roman trading town and home to about 20,000 people. Farmlands and forests covered the fertile countryside, and the town’s bustling harbor was a center of trading activity. Life changed forever when Mt. Vesuvius awoke with explosive fury on August 24, 79 AD, burying the town ... Read More »
Pompeii’s last day in new show
April 4, 2010
Exhibition on Vesuvius eruption opens for Easter weekend and it will be on until August 1st. The exhibition is located at the entrance and it gives you an idea of the tragedy that took place. If you are visiting Rome, you should take the opportunity to visit Pompeii. It is about 2.5 hours from Rome ... Read More »
Arts guide: exhibits in Italy
April 4, 2010
If you are interested in Art History, here is a guide of Art exhibitions that are taking place throughout Italy. Read More »