Throughout history, an overwhelming amount of masterpieces has been looted and taken away from Italy only to reappear in foreign countries. In ancient times, this used to happen as an aftermath of wars, and treaties and discussion is ongoing today whether these artworks should be given back to the nations they were taken from. More […]
In previous instalments of this blog we learned more about the “talking statues” of Rome or the return of one of the city’s most important collection of sculptures. However, we realized that we never wrote anything about Rome’s most important statues! You may be drawn to the city for its beautiful fountains, the Colosseum or […]
by C. P.
With the easing of restrictions in the Lazio region (and other areas of Italy as well) the good news is that museums in Rome and its surroundings can finally re-open, after three months of closure. This post is not intended to give you advice on the most important museums in the city: guidebooks are filled […]
by C. P.
If the word “festival” conjures images of mud for days and wellies as well of loud music, people headbanging or disgusting porta potties, well think again! As an example of how things can work differently while remaining equally compelling, the month of September brings to Rome the first edition of a new event called Ō […]
by C. P.
