There will be an exhibition of works by the contemporary Chinese artist Jiang Guo Fang depicting images of the Forbidden City in China in Palazzo Venezia in Rome 27 July-2 Oct.
Fang has displayed his work inside the Fo...
From 1 September parents of children at secondary and superior school (the old scuola media and the liceo and technical schools) should be able to order their children's books via internet. The books will then be deliver...
The gradual unfolding of the news about last Thursdays horrific terrorist attacks in London bore terrible echoes to that of previous tragedies in other parts of the world.
First came the news of one bomb exploding, then...
In a sign of its increasingly important role as a regional transport hub, work is under way at Romes Leonardo Da Vinci Airport in Fiumicinoto to build a second large hotel. The Hilton chain, which owns Fiumicinos sole h...
There are no literal translations in Italian for surfs up or hang loose, dude. But there is always the smile that wide-eyed, open-mouthed look of pure joy that every surfer gets when catching that first wave of the day....
In 17 BC Augustus, his rule firmly established after a century of devastating civil wars, celebrated the Secular Games. For these he commissioned an official hymn from the 48-year-old poet and former adversary, Horace. T...
Step forward stars of the future. Lettere Caff Gallery is inviting artists including musicians, actors, designers and poets, to perform at its venue in Trastevere.
Over the coming months the gallery aims to provide a pl...
Every year many English-speaking families from all over the world come, for one reason or another, to live and work in Rome. Most of them will not, at first, know Italian very well or even at all, and when these families...
The writers of a newly-translated book on shopping in Rome insist it is more than just another run-of-the-mill guide.
Nina -Your Guide to Shopping in Rome includes features such as walking itineraries, which take in arc...
This survey is unscientific, not at all comprehensive, and will doubtless annoy many with a favourite gelateria sotto casa. Although true aficionados those who succumb to the urge for a cono even in the middle of a cold...
In a recent survey carried out by Romes Agenzia per il controllo e la qualit dei servizi pubblici (public services quality control watchdog), just 81 per cent of the 1,200 streets examined in the second quarter of 2005 m...
What a marvellous tear-jerker this opera is. Puccini pulls out one affecting melody after another with masterly invention and ensures that the listener can never relax and forget the tragedy around the corner for a momen...
Theres only one thing better than the beach in summer and thats a free party on the beach.
International Friends, which arranges events enabling Rome residents to meet new people, is helping to promote a party each Thu...
La Sapienza, the largest university in Rome, is celebrating the 700th anniversary of its foundation with a series of evening events. From 10-17 July there are concerts, tango dance classes, demonstrations of martial arts...
I am a cultured multilingual (graduate from Columbia University)= artist, with a car, available for company, conversation, lessons, transport, assistance and support. Fluent in Fre...
Hello, I am a cultured multilingual (graduate from Columbia University) artist, with a car available for company, convesation, lessons, transport, assistance and support. Fluent in...
Join Club Tutti Expats & Locals of Roma (https://www.meetup.com/clubtuttiroma) for a delightful aperitif which will be held on Friday April 26th at 6:30 PM at the organic restauran...