o-solemio's blog on Rome

Omaggio a Roma – Homage to Rome

osolemiorome — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:08:30 +0000

“Omaggio a Roma” is a short film telling the story of Rome through image, astonishingly evocative images that have placed the city in the world’s collective memory.

It was made by Franco Zeffirelli, celebrated Italian director of films and operas. Under his direction are the beautiful Monica Bellucci and the acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli. The two are representing Tosca e Mario, the leading characters of Giacomo Puccini’s opera.
The production has been made to re-launch the image of the Eternal City across the world and is being distributed in different versions.
A 20 minute short film for international events and festivals.
A 3 minute version to present the city to tour operators above all during international tourism fairs that can be downloaded on the turism site of the Comune di Roma

MACRO – museums of contempory art – ROME

osolemiorome — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:51:37 +0000

Once a large industrial complex built at the beginning of the 20th century, MACRO’s main site is now a dynamic centre of cultural activity.
The first phase of conversion was completed in September of 1999 and saw the opening of six large exhibition halls, a media library, library, conference hall, art studio, bookstore and café.
MACRO Future is located in the same complex that was home to a slaughterhouse during the19th century, in a neighbourhood that has, in recent years, begun to stand out for the richness and variety of its cultural and artistic events, mainly targeted at young audiences.
Vitual vistis to MACRO and MACRO Future

MACRO
Via Reggio Emilia 54 – 00198 Roma
Opening hours Tuesday-Sunday 9.00am-7.00pm; 24th and 31th December 9.00am-2.00pm (the ticket office closes half an hour in advance)
Closed Monday, 1st January, 1st May, 25th December

MACRO Future
Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4 – 00153 Roma
Opening hours Tuesday-Sunday 4.00pm-12.00pm
Closed Monday, 1st January, 1st May, 24th, 25th and 31th December

NOTTI ANIMATE – nights in motion

osolemiorome — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:20:18 +0000

At Castel Sant’Angelo in July and August you will find a widespreading program of events.
Every evening, from 8,45 pm to 0,45 am (on Friday and Saturday to 1,45 am) more than 150 artists will perform involving the public non-stop shows and live performances, lasting about 30 minutes each; a new and excited way to enjoy the Roman Summer in the enchanted location of Castel Sant’Angelo, a monument rich of history and mistery.
• Folk Music: all the suggestions of traditional, ethnic and folk music (Cortile dell’Angelo)
• Cabaret shows: a lot of fun and laughters with original artists (Cortile della Balestra)
• Clowns and jugglers: entertainment not for kids only (Bastione San Marco)
Daily proposals are
• Roman handicraft at the Castle – organized by CNA of Rome (Cortile dell’Angelo, Cortile della Balestra)
• Corporate lounges: Interpan and Ovito (Bastione San Marco), Cetus Casa (Passetto entrance)
• Market exhibition: oil-micis and art & fashion workshops
• Restaurant (Bastione San Matteo), bar and ice-cream parlour (Giretto Scoperto)
• Angel Terrace: a breathtaking view of Rome

Extraordinary openings of the location of “Angels and Demons”
• Prisons: Renaissance terrible papal cells
• Passetto di Borgo: Secret passage connecting the Castle with the Vatican city

INFORMATIONS
Contacts: +39 06.99344404 – 392.5187760 – Email: info@castelsantangelo.com
Box-office: closes at 11,45pm (on Friday and Saturday at 0,45 am)
Restaurant, la Cucineria dei Masi: reservations +39 393 9047593
Organization: MKT121 srl – Via Filippo Corridoni, 25 – 00195 Roma
Art Direction: Giorgio Calcara
Service: Actam
Press Office: Francesca D’Ottavio

Villa d’Este – night openings

osolemiorome — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:07:47 +0000

Villa d’Este, masterpiece of the Italian Garden, is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model for European gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles.
It is situated in Tivoli, about 35 km from Rome and connected by bus and train.
The villa will be open to the public also at night every friday and saturday, from the 3rd of July to 13th of September 2009.
The night time visit hours are: from 8.30pm to 12.00pm (last entry at: 11.00pm).
There is a maximum of 2000 guests per night (including full price, reductions and free entry). After this amount no-one will be allowed into the villa.
For night time visits the price of the ticket is:10,00€ full price; 6,00€ reduced price.

For more information visit the official site of Villa d’Este

Summer in Rome – Last Minute Offers

osolemiorome — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:05:18 +0000

There are still availabilities for the month July and August and owners begin to make special offers for their apartments.
If you don’t like to stand in long lines to visit museums or monuments or to wait for a place in the restaurant, if you better like the city less chaotic and if you love warm summer evenings in the characteristic quarters of the historic center of Rome this is the best time to visit the eternal city.
Add the best price for an accommodation and a flight and there’s no doubt about it:
Summer time is the best time to visit Rome
You should have a look for an Accomodation on O-Solemio’s Accommodation Service for Rome
All of the Accommdations are situated very central, some in the Historical Centre of Rome near Piazza Navona, Campo de Fiori or in Trastevere, others near the Vatican City, a stone’s throw from St. Peter’s and the Vatican Museum.

Hiroshige – Japan in Rome

osolemiorome — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:23:09 +0000

HIROSHIGE – Master of Nature – 17th March – 7th June 2009

For the first time in Italy, 200 works by one of the greatest Japanese artists of all time will be on show, in the capital, at the Museo Fondazione Roma (formerly Museo del Corso).
Thanks to the commitment of the Foundation’s Chairman, Prof. Emmanuele Francesco Maria Emanuele, the exhibition presents the works of Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), an artist who significantly influenced painting in Europe, particularly Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism. Imitated by numerous 19th century painters, his most famous emulator was Vincent Van Gogh.

ROMA –The Road to Contemporary Art

osolemiorome — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:24:17 +0000

The discovery of the Roman Road to Contemporary Art

After the first edition great success ROMA – The Road to Contemporary Art, is back to the capital from April 2nd through 5th 2009.

The successful formula of the past edition is confirmed; the amazing contrast of contemporary masterpieces located in the magnificence of the historical places confers to the works a fascination which cannot not be achieved anywhere else; an innovative formula which has played a strong suggestion on gallery directors, artists, collectors, journalists and enthusiasts who – during the last edition – admired contemporary art in a completely new atmosphere.

The program of the culture week

osolemiorome — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:06:46 +0000

Now there are some more informations on the culture week in Italy.
The program of the events has been published and the logo that first was the one from last year has been replaced by the actual one that expresses the motto of the 11th edition of this year’s Culture Week in Italy: “culture belongs to all of us. come and participate”.
On the site of the Ministero per i Beni Culturali you can choose the region of your interest. If you are interested only in the program for Rome click here

Settimana della cultura – Culture Week in Italy

osolemiorome — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:07:28 +0000

From April 18th Italy celebrates la Settimana della Cultura, the ‘Italian Culture Week’ with free access to museums and archaeological sites.

There will also be various special events. Unfortunately details are not to be found yet – let’s hope that the program of the events will be published before they actually kick off.

Roma Pass – Pass for Rome

osolemiorome — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:35:25 +0000

The Cards that offers you Transport and 2 Museums free of charge
as well as Reductions for all other museums and major events.

Launched by the Municipal Authorities of Rome and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, in conjunction with ATAC, Roma Pass is the capital’s first cultural tourist card offering discounts and services to encourage visits to the city museums: it will allow tourists and other visitors to enjoy the sights of Rome.
The pass costs euro 23 only and entitles holders to: free admission to the first two museums and/or archaeological sites visited, full access to the public transport system, reduced tickets and discounts for any other following museums and sites visited, as well as exhibitions, music events, theatrical and dance performances and all other tourist services.

more information