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Liberation Day: April 25

4/25/2018

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Liberation Day, the Festa della Liberazione, celebrates the end of Nazi occupation during World War II, and the end of Fascist rule in Italy. It’s an important national holiday in Rome and in Italy.

The main event is the solemn tribute to the tomb of the unknown soldier in the Vittoriano  by the President of the Italian Republic and the highest offices of the State that takes place in the morning. 
The President lays a  laurel wreath on the altar in memory of the fallen and missing Italians in the wars.

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Rome's Birthday: April 21

4/21/2018

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​Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC. We have a very long history! For us April 21st is quite an holiday: the ‘Natale di Roma’.

Each year we celebrate in the morning with an historical parade that start in the Circus Maximus, proceed along the Foro Boario, at the bottom of the Capitol, reach Venezia square and then it winds along via dei Fori Imperiali to the Colosseum and back along via di San Gregorio to the Circus Maximus.

Practically  the same route of the ancient triumphal processions but in reverse.

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Happy Birthday Rome!

4/21/2018

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Rome is 2.771 years old today. Happy birthday my sweetheart!

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Rome Birds

4/21/2018

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Strolling in town we are in constant contact with animals, mainly birds.
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They are all over the places, in the historical center and among the ruins... birds are always resting atop of statues, bathing in fountains, dominating the city from the highs of the columns or obelisks.
 
This is a tribute to our feathered companions.
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Formula E Race Tests

4/14/2018

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Taken by My husband this morning.
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ABB Fia Formula E Championship, April 14

4/13/2018

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This is brand new…

never happened before that a car race would take place in the EUR roman neighborhood.

The Formula E is electric but they reach an amazing speed… the itinerary will pass by the EUR obelisk, on via Cristoforo Colombo, by the ‘Nuvola’ or Cloud, Palazzo dei Congressi etc.
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Basically 5 minutes away from where I live.

Surely, the EUR was designed in grand scale, with large avenues and open spaces back in the 30s of the last century, nevertheless I cannot imagine the road I daily use turned into a race circuit.

It has been crazy for us this week, with roads closings and such. I am curious…my husband will try to see the tests tomorrow. I may see it Sunday on television…

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Rome’s Marathon                                                                                            What to Visit if You’re in Rome During the Marathon’s Day.

4/8/2018

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One of the most beautiful and important world’s marathon is held in Rome every year in March or April. It takes place on  Sunday. This year, 2018 it will be April 8th.
The race gives the participants the chance to run 42 kilometers surrounded by art, history, archeology and architecture from the past 2000 years.
The beginning and the marathon’s end is by the roman forum and coliseum!
It’s considered one of the most impressive and fascinating marathon of the world attended by professional athletes and passionate alike. The participants came from Italy and all over the world.
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Night Pilgrimage on Foot to the Sanctuary of Our Lady Of Divine Love

4/7/2018

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​The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Divine Love is our beloved and venerated place of worship since 1740.

In the middle of the countryside, there was a much-venerated image of Virgin Mary painted on a medieval tower.

A wayfarer on his way to Rome was attacked by a pack of rabid dogs. He saw the Votive image, prayed Virgin Mary and cried for help. Immediately the dogs calmed down and fled into the countryside.

​The news of the miracle soon spread out and faithful to the sanctuary constantly increased. The Pope Bendict XIV built  a sanctuary by the tower where the holy image is preserved. Folk pilgrimages continue today.


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The origin of the word Municipality

4/3/2018

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The word originate from the Roman times, first century before christ, the time of the reform that followed the right of citizenship granted by Rome to the allied in Italy.
Instead of small villages ( in Latin ‘pagi ‘ the state privileged the creation of larger settlements: the ‘municipium’
In Latin ‘municipium’ derives from ‘munia capere’, that means to assume the burden of the citizen. Therefore commitment and responsibility on behalf of the citizens.
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Pasquetta’: Easter Monday

4/2/2018

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Easter Monday is a public holiday known as ‘Pasquetta’ Little Easter
We say ‘Pasqua di rinascita, Pasquetta di Festa’: Easter is for ribirth, Ester Monday for partying !
In Pasquetta we traditionally relax with friends having a picnic outdoor.
In the morning, the Italians pack a grill, simple food or leftover and head out on a trip to the lakes, beach, forest or to one of Rome’s parks.


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Easter Sunday

4/1/2018

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On Easter Sunday the resurrection is celebrated with a Holy Mass and the Benediction ‘Urbi et Orbi’ held by the Pope in Saint Peter square.

At home  Easter involve a breakfast with boiled eggs, salami and hot chocolate.

The Easter lunch includes lamb and fried artichokes, and of course chocolate eggs and the dove-shaped ‘Colomba’ cake.

In Italy we say: ‘Natale con I tuoi e Pasqua con chi vuoi’: Christmas with your family, Easter with who you want.

Easter day is when we have our amazing and never-ending traditional meals with friends and family alike.


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