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Category Archives: Historical Sites
This Is Rome: Tonight and Tomorrow
Returning for its 5th edition, This Is Rome is back in the capital today and tomorrow, the 17th and 18th of October. This event, born in the club scene, highlights the most interesting components of culture that characterize the capital … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Presidential Body Guard
Posted in Art and Culture, Happening Now, Historical Sites
Tagged free, one day only, palazzo quirnale, president, rome
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Where in Rome is Cardinal San Domenico?
Her knuckles tensed. “That’s my thigh,” whined campaign manager Bob Dugan. Rhianne only squeezed harder. As the results rolled in from across the country, victory seemingly began to slip from her fingertips, despite her everlasting grip on Bob’s trembling gams. … Continue reading
FAI Spring Days
Spring has sprung, the days are long, the sky is clear, and the ancient villas are free! Well, this weekend they are, at least, as the Fondo Ambiente Italiano hosts their annual Spring Days on Saturday, March 24th and Sunday, … Continue reading
Posted in Happening Now, Historical Sites
Tagged archaeological sites in rome, free, this weekend
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Beware the Ides
These days, one’s biggest fear when wandering around the Largo Argentina area is stray cats and wayward trams. However, about 2,056 years ago, a certain fellow named Julius Caesar should have been a little more careful, as it was on … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Sites
Tagged et tu brute, historical reenacments, ides of march, julius caesar, mark antony, rome
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Rome’s Non-Catholic Cemetery
When you step into the Non-Catholic Cemetery, time suspends. The cemetery is encased in a constant cool, refreshing the air in lieu of its ever-reclining populace. The whir of wheel on asphalt from the nearby Piazzale Ostiense is absorbed by … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Historical Sites
Tagged Antonio Gramsci, cats, John Keats, Non-Catholic Cemetery, Percy Bysshe Shelley
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Photo of the Day: Horse tamers on the Quirinale
Posted in Art and Culture, Historical Sites
Tagged castor and pollux, palazzo quirinale, quirinal hill, roman sculpture, rome
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Rome Day Trip: Etruscan Tombs at Tarquinia
The details: What: Etruscan tombs, ancient artifacts, Italian hill town Time of trip: 5+ hours Cost: 20-25 € (potentially less due to student discounts and general thriftiness) Fun: A ton of The ancient Etruscan city of Tarquinii once adorned a … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Day Trips, Historical Sites, Museums
Tagged Etruscan Tombs, Tarquinia
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Santo Stefano Rotondo
I like circles. Squares are bad. But for some odd reason (practicality, most likely), we as a species have shunned the circular building in modern times. The obvious exception to this would be stadiums, but their raucous atmosphere defeats the … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Churches, Historical Sites
Tagged Circles, fresco, Martyrs, santo stefano rotondo
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Il Quartiere Coppedè
While the quartiere Coppedè may seem far, it is quite close to a few other gems of north-east Rome. If visiting the neighborhood, one should certainly try the locally famous and incredibly refreshing limoncoco drink that is served at a … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Historical Sites
Tagged gaudi, hidden rome, residential rome, rome excursions
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