Charming Hotels of Rome

Those who head for Rome might also want to visit the Vatican City, especially when it has opened its newly-renovated Valerii Mausoleum.

The Valerii Mausoleum is the largest and the most outstanding mausoleum in the vast necropolis under St. Peter's Basilica. The building dates back to the second century and is known for its rich stucco decorations, which, unfortunately, had been damaged by the unstable microclimate in the necropolis and the usage of inappropriate materials for the earlier restorations.

Restoration took 10 months. Workers used scalpels, mini drills and lasers to recompose the details of the mausoleum. Another feature is a glass cover enclosing the building so as to keep the microclimate stable and the new illumination perfect to enjoy the mausoleum in detail.
2008.05.28

Do you think that you can't afford a trip to Rome because the accommodation prices are too high? Then you will be glad to find out that it's possible to live in the Eternal City without devastating the purse! A rating of the best inexpensive hotels made by cnn.com will help you to choose a cute lodging at a moderate price.
The chart is topped by "Albergo Del Sole Al Biscione", one of the oldest hotels in Rome. It is situated in the XVth century building not far from the Pantheon and counts 59 recently renewed rooms with wooden floors, high ceilings and a wonderful view at the Old City. Double room costs 90 EUR per night.
A small and cosy hotel "Beehive" ranked second. There are only six tastefully furnished rooms, a garden with lemon and fig trees, an eco café, an art gallery and a yoga hall. Double room costs 75 EUR per night.
The third place is taken by Antico Borgo di Trastevere, a hotel situated in the old area on the left bank of the Tiber. The hotel counts 12 smart rooms. Double room costs 90 EUR per night.
Hotels "Colors", "Coppede", "Daphne", "Mimosa", "Panda" and "Smeraldo" are also on the list.

 

2008.04.18

Gianna Nannini is a famous Italian rock star. She released her first album in 1976 but became internationally popular only in 1979 after her major hit "America" and the album "California". The way to fame in her native Italy began in 1984 when her sixth release "Puzzle" peaked the county's top-10. Now her discography counts 16 studio albums and a number of lives, compilations and soundtracks.
This year the singer presents a CD of the selected tracks titled "Giannabest". On 17 and 18 March she is giving concerts in Rome within the tour in support of the latest release. The audience have a chance to listen to their favourite songs: "Profumo", "Sei nell'anima", "I maschi", "Cuore", "Bomboloni"...
Don't miss the rock event!

 

2008.02.27

Giselle is one of the best ballets ever staged. It is originally choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot to the music of Adolphe Adam. The libretto was written by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Theophile Gautier.

The plot is built around the eternal theme: love. A young charming girl named Giselle falls in love with a man who calls himself Loys. In reality he is Albrecht, a noblemen, who only pretends to be a peasant. Moreover, he is engaged to Bathilde, the daughter of the Duke. When poor Giselle finds out the truth, she goes insane and dies. According to one version, she dies of a broken heart, whereas the other version says she commits a suicide. But her love lingers on and helps Albrecht escape the sinister magic of the wilis, the ghosts of the betrothed girls who were betrayed by their fiancés. The two lovers promise always to love each other and Giselle returns into her grave never to go out again.

From 31 December 2007 Teatro Carcano is hosting the Moscow Ballet "Giselle". With the choreography by Alexander Vorotnikov, this is one of the best versions of the famous ballet. Don't miss the event!

 

2007.12.25

   Rome hosts the XIII MedFilm Festival. The event aims to encourage peace and development amongst nations in the Euro-Mediterranean area. It's well-known that the influence of cinema and mass media upon human minds is great, so through high-quality festival films the organizers try to inspire Euro-Mediterranean work and cooperation, educate young people to understand social-cultural differences between the nations, fight racism, hostility and xenophobia, protect and increase awareness with regard to the culture of ethnic minorities, promote European and Mediterranean culture.
   The event will take place from 8 to 18 November. More than 187 screenings (including documentaries, shorts and 35 premiers ) from 40 countries will be shown.
   Renowned film-makers such as Serbian Goran Paskaljevic and Tunisian Nouri Bouzid, as well as young talents, will take part in the festival events.
   One of the most interesting activities of the MedFilm Festival is the section called "Open Eyes", which concentrates on 14 films about the most important topics that involve Mediterranean countries today.

 

2007.11.09