Organic shops in Rome

2 shops in Testaccio:

Il Canestro:
it is located on Via Luca della Robbia, very near the corner of Via Galvani.

Non-stop from 09:00 alle 19:30. Via Luca della Robbia, 12
(Testaccio area) Telefono 0039-06-5746287 Read the rest of this entry »

Ape Piaggio & more vintage cars in Rome

Some of the vintage “nuggets” in the cobblestoned streets of central Rome are weird old Fiat cars, and   Piaggio Apes, nowadays still used especially in markets. We took pictures of some of them just to give you an idea on how cool they are! Read the rest of this entry »

Rugby in Rome: the 6 Nations Tournament

Feb 2010: THE 6 NATIONS RUGBY TOURNAMENT

The six nations is back to bring passion and sport to thousands of rugby fans.

For so long the 15-man sport in Italy has lived in the shadow of football but there is increasing evidence that rugby is getting more and more popular. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome’s 2010 Marathon & Rome’s 2010 “Stracittadina”

Over 10,000 runners already registered for the 41km-marathon to be held in Rome next  March the 21st. Most of them are foreigners; 5,240 (15 per cent more than in 2009), compared with 5,105 Italians (five per cent more than 2009). Given these data it is likely that registrations will reach last year’s threshold of 15,000.

Rome’s 2009 marathon was the world’s sixth fastest (according to both the finishing time of the top ten men and women runners). It ranked behind London, which was top of the list, but ahead of New York, which came 11th. Rome was 15th in terms  of  number of people who crossed the finish line of the marathon. Read the rest of this entry »

Formula 1 in Rome?

The Formula 1 racing in Rome seems to become a reality! Last May the Rome Formula 1 circuit was presented by Mr. Herman Tilke, the architect of Bernie Ecclestone. Last December the 20th Maurizio Flammini confirmed the agreement with patron Ecclestone.

Gianni Alemanno, the mayor of Rome welcome the possible racing as an event of great importance but he pointed out that “It would’nt be a Monza alternative but simply an integration to the race in Monza”. “We foresee an induct of 1 billion euro per year and the city of Rome has to take important measures to widen its touristic offer addressed to both families and young people” the Mayor added. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas in Rome: what to do and see

Christmas is the most solemn, the most colorful and the most cheerful holiday of the year: a holiday for the entire family and a holiday in particular for the children.

The cities prepare themselves for this occasion and Rome is adorned with lights, decorations and ornaments.

Sometimes foreigners travelling to Italy during the Christmas season, complain that Italy is not very “Christmasy”.

Is true in Italy Christmas is still more about religion than commerce. The atmosphere is more subtle than in the US. Nevertless the streets are swarmed with people in search of traditional gifts, and the air echoes from the sound of pipers (zampognari), who every year come down from the mountains in Abruzzo and Ciociaria. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter Sales in Rome

Dear Shoppers,
be ready, winter sales will begin in Rome soon.

Winter sales 2010 have been in principle scheduled for January the 2nd and should last for six weeks. This date however is not 100% sure as the Retailers Association is trying to postpone the date at January the 16th. Christmas sales could be in fact seriously affected by the early date of January the 2nd. THE STARTING DATE IS NOW SURE: BE READY TO BARGAIN FOR JANUARY THE 2ND!

Don’t miss to find your bargain in medieval and cobblestoned Roman streets. The “Made in Italy” is waiting for you!

Count down for traditional winter sales in Rome! Soon the most awaited event of the year will start! Hundreds of eager shoppers will line up and “box”outside the stores in the hope of finding the ultimate bargain.

Hundreds the place to go! All the big-name fashion designers can be found in the Quadrilatero, close to Spanish Steps in Via Condotti, Via Frattina and Via del Babuino. If you prefer equally elegant shops, on a smaller scale, head for Via del Governo Vecchio and surroundings amongst the most fashionable shopping streets in Rome.

Many stores will start the day with queues of bargain hunters.

Should winter sales begin January the 2nd, when the Romans are usually out of town, many clients in the more expensive areas will be bargaining  from Russia, Japan and the Middle East. Read the rest of this entry »

Graffiti and Street Art in Rome

Far from the taint of dilapidation that a graffiti-covered building might bear in British and American cities, graffiti is a commonplace and accepted ornament to even the most beautiful buildings in Rome.

Graffiti, ranging from primitive scribbles on walls to elaborate murals, has long been a part of Roman life. The word “graffiti” derives from the Italian, “graffiato“, which means scratched.

Some of the earliest examples of graffiti date back to the Roman Empire, when young men and soldiers would scratch messages onto walls, usually vulgar notes or boastful challenges to opponents.

The tradition lives on in modern Rome, where the messages differ little from those of their predecessors. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting Married in Rome

It’s no surprise that Rome and its surrounding areas have long been popular destinations for wedding ceremonies. While the allure of the Vatican may beckon those seeking a Catholic ceremony, the beautiful ancient sights and city views are appealing to those opting for civil or symbolic wedding ceremonies. What better place to vow your eternal love than the eternal city? If you’re planning your wedding  from another country, the first step in the process is to visit Rome to choose the perfect location and get a feel for this romantic city. Secondly, you’ll need to gather all the necessary paperwork for your ceremony, whether it be religious or civil. While it may seem daunting – especially if you don’t have the language – there are numerous individuals and companies based in Rome who can help you with the planning. Below, you’ll find some practical advice and suggestions to help you get started. Read the rest of this entry »

Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome

Meier's Ara Pacis

Deredia at the Colosseum

Rome is a city obsessed with fetishizing its glorious past, where  every street corner bears monuments to its bygone art heroes. The art and architecture of the city are dominated by works from centuries and millennia ago. With the notable exceptions of the current Deridia a Roma exhibition dotted around the city and Richard Meier’s recent reimagining of the Ara Pacis, the influence of modern and contemporary art movements is all but invisible. However, that is not to say that Rome is a city devoid of modern art, but rather that the contemporary art scene has hitherto been marginalized. The location of the city’s two biggest paeans to contemporary art, MACRo and MAXXI, outside of the city centre is emblematic of this marginalization. The art scene seems to be flourishing, albeit in small pockets of artistic communities. The arrival of the Gagosian gallery and emergence of independent establishments signal a gradual shift. Read the rest of this entry »