Archive for July, 2009
San Gimignano, Tuscany
San Gimignano, Tuscany’s beautiful town built around the tenth century, is located in Val d’Elsa. In medieval times it became important due to the ( “Francigena road”) that passed close to the town. Today, San Gimignano, in addition to being protected by UNESCO, has important works of art. Just to name a few you can [...]
“JAZZ & WINE IN MONTALCINO 2009″
For the the twelfth consecutive year, with the collaboration between Jazz & Image di Roma, Comune di Montalcino and Cantina Banfi, in the amazing scenario of Montalcino ( Tuscany ), take place “Jazz & Wine in Montalcino”, a splendid fusion of two intense pleasures which are Jazz music and the great wines of this land. [...]
What not to miss when in Rome:
Try the famous hand made ice cream. Eat the local dishes, Pasta alla Carbonara, Spaghetti all’Amatriciana, Carciofi alla Giudia, Saltinbocca and Supplì.
Museums: Galleria Borghese, Museo Massimo, Barberini, Capitoline, and Altemps.
Churches: San Crisogono, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Sant’Ignazio, Santa Susanna.
Views of Rome: Gianicolo Hill, the key hole on the Aventino Hill, Pincio Hill at Villa Borghese.
Alfa Miniguide – Vatican -
Vatican day
Start by visiting the biggest church in the world S.t Peter’s Basilica, and, if you want, climb the dome to get a full panorama view of the city. When done in the basilica, have lunch and then do the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Best time to visit this part is in [...]
Alfa Miniguide – The Perfect guide for short stays….
A good way to start your stay in Rome is to have a strove around the city to get your bearings. Within a few hours walk, you will visit most of the famous landmarks in the Eternal City such as Trastevere, Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Largo Argentina [...]
The Realism of Edward Hopper (1882-1967)
In Milan and Rome will hold the largest exhibition ever realized in Italy on Edward Hopper, one of the most popular American artists of the twentieth century and front figure of American Realism. In his works, mainly depicting the loneliness of human beings in contemporary society, portraits are often individuals who suffer passively surrounding environments, [...]
Estate Romana Part 2
ROMA INCONTRA IL MONDO. outdoor concerts in the park “Villa Ada”(via di Ponte Salario) everynigth from Tuesday 16 June to Saturday 8 August a wide range of concert every day, everything from jazz to reggae and electronical, Nouvelle Vague to Patti Smith. Prices varies depending on artist, for the program have a look at [...]
International Year of Astronomy 1609-2009
To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy proclaimed by the United Nations for 2009, in Tuscany, (especially in Pisa, Florence and Lucca) numerous initiatives, designed to pay homage to the genius of Galileo Galilei, will take place.
Pisa, the birthplace of the scientist will host many cultural and scientific organizations in the period from March [...]
Estate Romana Part 1
Terme di Caracalla ; outdoors theatre and ballet at the Caracalla Baths. 1st-8th of July: A midsummer nights dream (Ballet) 14th–17th, 21st-22nd , 30th of July / 4th + 6th of August : Tosca (opera in three acts) 29th of July/ 31 July – 2nd of August / 5th of August / 7th – 9th [...]
