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Archive for June, 2009

Capitoline Museums in Rome

June 26, 2009 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

Among the various museums that Rome has, in addition to the city itself, which is like an outdoor art gallery, full of monuments and statues (especially in the historic centre), there is one group of museums that you should not miss: the Capitoline Museums. The appreciated Capitoline Museums are housed in two buildings facing each [...]

Trastevere Rome

June 18, 2009 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

Trastevere is the most special and charming neighbourhood of Rome. It was built on the right bank of the Tevere River, while the others appeared on the left bank, making it the main river port of the city (Porto di Ripa Grande). Trastevere has received people from everywhere: merchants, visitors from the peninsula and [...]

The solitude of ghost towns like Craco in Italy

June 08, 2009 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

From the hustle and bustle and the chaos to the silence and most absolute desolation: Once upon a time, cities that are now completely deserted use to be immersed in the everyday din of noisy life. A continuous flow of people and cars and the roar of civilization were witnesses of their essence till [...]

Rome International Festival of Photography 2009

June 04, 2009 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

The 8th edition of the famous International Photography Festival is about to commence in Rome. After several disputes and revamping it, there is no doubt that today it is one of the most important showcases for photographers, paparazzi, artists and photography lovers the world over. The festival will take place in the famous Palazzo [...]