The Borghese Gallery is a well known art gallery located in Rome, Italy. This particular gallery contains spectacular, historical paintings and sculptures that were collected by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Even to this day, the Borghese Gallery houses the largest private collection of art in the world. Cardinal Borghese was a renowned patron of great artists […]
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Villa Adriana: Explore the most extensive Roman villa
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is a culturally popular phrase used to convey the idea that you should immerse yourself into as many cultural experiences as possible during your trip to Rome. Back in 117 A.D., Emperor Hadrian took himself away from the busy city center of Ancient Rome and built a […]
How to spend Easter in Rome
With the recent appointment of Pope Francis, Easter 2013 promises to be an exciting event all across Italy as arrangements and celebrations are organized. In Rome and Vatican City, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather together for Holy Week to watch Pope Francis perform mass, one of the largest events of the […]
Habemus Papam – Cardinals elect Pope Francis
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on March 13th, signifying to the world that the cardinals of the Catholic Church had selected a new Pope. Over 150,000 spectators eagerly watched as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, taking the name Pope Francis, stepped onto the balcony of the Vatican to address the crowd. Habemus […]
The Glory of the Golden Age: unique exhibit closing soon
The third installment of the five year exhibit “The Days of Rome” in Rome’s Capitolini Museum is a must see this spring before its closure on May 5th, 2013. Titled “The Age of Balance”, this exhibit highlights the Golden Age of Rome and its incredible emperors, such as Trajan and Marcus Aurelius. Within the exhibition, […]
Best Museums to See in Rome
If you’re planning a trip to visit “The Eternal City” of Rome, make sure to do a little research on the museums and monuments you may want to spend time at. With over 50 museums and countless other monuments and attractions in the city, narrowing down your itinerary to the best of the best will […]