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Vermeer Exhibit in Rome

11/23/2012

Vermeer exhibition host a retrospective of the work of Johannes Vermeer, the greatest Dutch painter of the 17th century, whose art is unfortunately not represented in any Italian collection.
This exhibit is particularly important for us to increase our understanding of an artistic period, different from the Italian, with whom we have no familiarity.

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2012 Christmas Activities for Children in Rome

11/20/2012

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Rome in December is wonderful for kids as Christmas approaches. There are several Christmas events that are not to be missed, particularly when visiting Rome with children.

Lots of small markets can be found throughout Rome at Christmas time. However, by far the largest and most popular is the Navona Christmas market… we traditionally bring our children there, and they love it. Kids can meet Santa Claus, see nativity scenes and browse the many stalls for Christmas goodies in the enchanting atmosphere of one of Rome’s most beautiful squares.

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Michelangelo's Quote

11/15/2012

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The Laocoon, an Hellenistic sculpture who deeply influenced Michelangelo’s style

"Faith in oneself is the best and safest course"
Michelangelo

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Sistine Chapel Size

11/13/2012

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Sistine Chapel seen from the top of St. Peter

The Sistine chapel dimensions are believed to recall the same measures of the great temple of Salomon in Jerusalem, destroyed by Titus in AD 70.

The length is 40,23 meters and the height is 20,70.
The Sistine chapel is 13,40 meters wide, the same space occupied by 20 persons standing on the side one of the other.

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Marcus Aurelius about the Universe

11/11/2012

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All things are woven together and the common bond is sacred, and scarcely one thing is foreign to another, for they have been arranged together in their places and together make the same ordered Universe. For there is one Universe out of all, one God through all, one substance and one law, one common Reason of all intelligent creatures and one Truth.
Frequently consider the connection of all things in the universe.
We should not say ‘I am an Athenian’ or ‘I am a Roman’ but ‘I am a citizen of the Universe.
(Marcus Aurelius, Meditations)

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The Origins of Gladiators’ Fights

11/11/2012

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Frescoes decorating an ancient tomb

The origin of the gladiatorial games must likely be found in Etruria, where they formed part of the funereal ceremonies, replacing the older custom of human sacrifices. It seems they were connected to the cult of the god Saturn – an opinion confirmed by the fact that in Rome similar duels were organized during the saturnalia celebrations.

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Ancient Roman Architectures turned into the nowadays city

11/8/2012

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Pollo con i Peperoni – Pepper’s Chicken

11/7/2012

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It is a very simple recipe and the only way my daughter Giulia eats peppers!
Concerning the ingredients the amount depends on how many people you’re cooking for: in my photos there is 1 chicken; 2 onions (or a big one), if you use the red ones they are sweeter, 2 peppers: one red and one yellow.

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This blog is aimed to share with you my Roman experiences, reflections and researches.

My clients normally fall in love with Rome, as I am, and on their way back home express the desire of knowing more about its history and artistic treasures.

This blog is for them and for everyone else that loves beauty, history, art, curiosities…and more, even my Italian recipes!!

Vermeer Exhibit in Rome

2012 Christmas Activities for Children in Rome

Michelangelo's Quote

Sistine Chapel Size

Marcus Aurelius about the Universe

The Origins of Gladiators’ Fights

Ancient Roman Architectures turned into the nowadays city

Pollo con i Peperoni – Pepper’s Chicken

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