The Parco della Musica-Cavea Auditorium hosts a series of concerts, festivals, events and other shows every year. It brings in some famous performers like Diana Ross, Joe Jackson and Jim Hall. 'Flamenco', 'Luglio Suona Bene' and 'PianoSolo' are three of the musical festivals held at the Auditorium each year. The Auditorium brings in a cross cultural mix of musical tastes from ballet to opera to jazz. For the best performances in Rome, visit the Auditorium while tickets are still available.
Founded in the late 19th Century by the entrepreneur Costanzi, this theater was for a long time considered to be one of the most prestigious opera theaters in Europe. Having gone through some difficult years, the Teatro dell'Opera has recently returned to its status as a primary venue for opera, ballet and symphonic music seasons. During the summer, opera is staged at the lovely Terme di Caracalla or the beautiful Piazza di Siena in the Villa Borghese gardens.
De unieke kunstcollectie van het Musei Vaticani wordt tentoongesteld in de omgeving van deze ongeëvenaarde schoonheid. De prachtige kamers van de fresco's van Raphael bevinden zich onder de meesterwerken van de collectie, waar elke ruimte aangekleed is met fresco's van grootse artiesten. De meest bekende is De School van Athene, waarin hedendaagse artiesten verschijnen als klassieke grootheden (Leonardo da Vinci bijvoorbeeld verschijnt als Plato). De Sixtijnse Kapel is de grootste schat van het museum en biedt Michelangelo's beroemde Het Laatste Oordeel. Hij was een van de vele artiesten, waaronder Perugino, Botticelli Ghirlandaio en Pinturicchio zich ook bevonden, die bijdroegen aan de kapel.
The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian in 139 AD. In the 10th Century, it was transformed into a castle, then, 500 years later, into the elegant residence of Pope Alexander VI Borgia. Michelangelo designed the marvelous main court for Pope Leo X and many of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes of great beauty. It is also been used to house prisoners, including the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The terrace offers a fine view of the River Tiber and opera lovers will know that this was where the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca took place. The building is now a museum with a fine collection of suits of armor.
This collection is housed in a building constructed in 1613 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, one of Bernini's greatest patrons. In fact, this great sculptor has exhibited some of his most famous sculptures here; amongst them is the renowned Apollo and Daphne. When one thinks of the Museo Borghese, the sculpture that immediately springs to mind is Canova's Pauline Borghese, in which she poses as Venus, wearing just a drape around her midriff. There are several major pieces by Caravaggio in the Galleria, including The Boy with a Basket of Fruit and the Madonna Della Serpe. Titian is also represented with Sacred and Profane Love, Raphael with The Deposition, and there are important works by Correggio.
Built at the behest of Emperor Diocletian between 298 CE and 306 CE, the Baths of Diocletian formed the largest public bath complex of the Roman Empire, with a capacity of 3000. The sprawling complex encompassed a gymnasium, library and public baths, with tepid, hot and cold water options. Decorated with sculptures and elaborate stucco work, the baths were once an awe-inspiring sight in both scale and grandeur. The siege of Rome in 537 CE brought with it the end of the Baths of Diocletian when the aqueducts were cut off by King Vitiges. In 1561, much of the now ruinous bath complex was lost when Pope Pius IV commissioned Michelangelo to construct the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli at the site. Today, the National Museum of Rome, displaying a once-treasured piece of the ancient city of Rome, has revived the ruins of Hall 10 of the Baths of Diocletian. Tombs, sarcophagi, mosaics and other relics from the baths have been preserved alongside a reconstitution of the hall and its ruins. The site is surrounded by a 16th-century garden lavishly embellished with historic artwork adding to the allure of this historic site.
The Guardia di Finanza Corps was founded in the second half of the 1700s to exact customs duty on behalf of the State and to watch the borders for smugglers. This collection at Museo Storico Guardia di Finanza, opened in 1937, comprises uniforms, documents and objects related to wars up to the time of the Resistance and the surveillance of the alpine and maritime borders. The reconstructed models show boats and transporters of contraband goods. The sporting section illustrates the trophies and triumphs of the "Yellow Flames" sports team. Admission is free. The eight rooms and wide corridors that house the collection, tell the story of the Corps, from establishment in Piedmont in 1774. There are separate sections dedicated to the unification of Italy, the World Wars, the colonial campaigns, the Resistance and the War of Liberation. One section celebrates the Corps’ sporting achievements. The Corps' War Memorial and library round off the tour.
Cinema Alfellini is the place to go to watch the latest blockbuster movie.
If tennis is the game you love, the Tennis Club Tuscolo is a great place to improve your skills. The well-maintained tennis courts have witnessed prestigious tennis tournaments in the past. Apart from tennis, sports enthusiasts can also avail of the gym, billiards and other sports facilities. So even if you are not interested in playing the game, watching live action of brilliant sport stars is truly an exhilarating experience.
There are two things that every tourist in Rome wants to experience: the architecture and the arts! And the Il Muro in the city is a great place to do that. The contemporary art gallery is for people who would like to spend hours looking and experiencing urban art forms at their best. Guided tours are available in Spanish and English that take you on a tour around some of the collection's best-known murals. The walking tour charges are nominal for everyone. Children below nine have free entry. A different side to Rome's vibrant art scene, Muro is edgy contemporary street art at its best.
La Conventicola degli Ultramoderni is a private club and lounge bar, where the night comes alive with live music and cabaret performances. The talented owners, Madame de Freitas and Sior Mirkaccio present some delightful dance performances, gigs and music parodies which they enact live at the venue which is open till wee hours of the morning. The place has a speakeasy bar, stirring up some fine cocktails and a lounge area. Do check up before you go to the bar, for the entry is restricted. This club is true to its name and is surely meant for bold and ultra-modern patrons.
If you are in a mood to engage in some serious art watching, Valentina Bonomo Gallery is the place to be. Artists like Carla Accardi, Janis Kounellis, Charlotte Dumas, Matteo Montani, Enzo Cucchi and the likes of renowned artists adorn the walls of this vast space. Art lovers and connoisseurs keep flocking in to admire the innovative and artistic frameworks showcased in the exhibitions held here. The charming ambiance adds to the whole delightful and thought-provoking experience. All in all, a great place to get inspired with the displayed pieces of art.