Archive for June, 2010

THE SHAPE OF THE RENAISSANCE IN ROME

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This exhibition, organised by the Soprintendenza Speciale per il Patrimonio Storico (Special Board of Historic Heritage), is showcasing three of the most renowned artists of the 15th century: Donatello, Andrea Bregno and Michelangelo.
Guests will admire a number of important sculptures such as Donatello’s Formella featuring angels playing instruments and the spectacular Protome Equina.
A precious high-relief in marble by Michelangelo is also on display for the very first time for the occasion of the exhibit: Eolo or the Vento Marino (Sea Breeze). Other sculptures on display are from the Vatican City’s Fabbrica di San Pietro.

St. George Rome, a 5 star Luxury Hotel, situated in the Renaissance heart of the capital, a few seconds from Piazza Navona. The hotel offers its customers some packages with convenient prices like, for example, Rome Hideaway Package which includes upgrade to a Deluxe room, full American buffet breakfast, free high speed internet connection wired and via tv: this is how we picture your Roman holiday!

The Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s, 4 star Superior Hotel, located a few steps from the Vatican and from the center of Rome, offers its customers special packages like for example the Wellness Package which includes 20% discounts on body treatments at the Spa, 20% discount on food & beverage at the Restaurant and much more. Don’t miss this unique occasion and book online now.


Wednesday June 30th, 2010 in Exhibitions in Rome | Comments Off on THE SHAPE OF THE RENAISSANCE IN ROME

ROMA FICTION FEST – Festival in Rome

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Villaggio della Fiction – Castel Sant’AngeloRome

Rome is hosting this year a Festival dedicated to International Television Series.

The event will be presented by LL Cool J, world famous rapper and the star of “Ncis: Los Angeles“, a CBS Studio International series winner of many awards. A preview of a new episode will also be screened.

Some of the special guests: Andy Garcia, who will be given the Artistic Excellence Award and Simon Mirren, executive producer of “Criminal Minds”.

Music will also be protagonist with an exceptional never-before seen event: “My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri’s Story” by Uri Gellar.
The documentary features exclusive, never-before seen footage and is a touching portrait of the greatest pop star of all time directed by the famous Israeli paranormalist, and intimate friend of the pop legend.

St. George Rome, a 5 star Luxury Hotel inaugurated in 2007, located in a streategic position close to the city’s most important monuments and streets such as Piazza Navona, Castel St. Angelo and Campo dei Fiori, offers its customers convenient packages for this special occasion. One of these is the Rome 5 nights Special Offer which includes 20% discount on best available daily rate, full American buffet breakfast and much more.

The Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s, 4 star superior hotel, located in a residential area on Via Aurelia Antica, walking distance from the luxurious parks of Villa Pamphili and Villa Carpegna, at 3 km from the Vatican City and from the city center, also offers its customers convenient packages. The ROME PASS PACKAGE which includes complimentary full american buffet breakfast, Rome Pass Card for 2 adults, free use of buses and metro for 3 days and much more. Don’t miss this unique occasion and book online now.

Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 in Events in Rome | Comments Off on ROMA FICTION FEST – Festival in Rome

THE CRANBERRIES in Concert – Rock in Rome

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The famous rock band The Cranberries are back together in Rome after a seven-year break-up.
This event will be taking place at Rome’s Ippodromo delle Capannelle racetrack.
The band is a guest of Rock in Rome 2010 and will be performing live all the hits that distinguished its splendid career.

Songs like “Zombie”, “Promises“, “Salvation“, “Stars” and “Ode to my family“confirmed the band’s success all over the world, selling over 40 million albums during a 20-year career.
Songs featured on lead singer Dolores O’Riordan two solo albums will also be on the concert’s programme.

St. George Rome, a 5 star Luxury Hotel, situated in the Renaissance heart of the capital, a few seconds from Piazza Navona. The hotel offers its customers some packages with convenient prices like, for example, the Hideaway Package which includes upgrade to a Deluxe room, full American buffet breakfast, free high speed internet connection wired and via tv: this is how we picture your Roman holiday!

The Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s, 4 star Superior Hotel, located a few steps from the Vatican and from the center of Rome, offers its customers special packages like for example the ROME PASS PACKAGE which includes complimentary full american buffet breakfast, Rome Pass Card for 2 adults, free use of buses and metro for 3 days and much more. Don’t miss this unique occasion and book online now.

Tuesday June 15th, 2010 in Concerts in Rome | Comments Off on THE CRANBERRIES in Concert – Rock in Rome

ROME OPERA HOUSE 2010 SUMMER SEASON – BATHS OF CARACALLA ROME

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The Rome Opera House is transferring its playbill once again this summer to the evocative archaeological backdrop of the Baths of Caracalla.
The Orchestra, Chorus and the Corps de Ballet of the Rome Opera House will be featured in three new productions with interpreters of the highest caliber.

There are three extraordinary appointments:

  • Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet (choreography by Carla Fracci) 1-6 July;
  • Aida by Giuseppe Verdi featuring. The Rome Opera Orchestra conducted by Daniel Oren, 15 July- 5 August;
  • Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi . The Rome Opera Orchestra conducted by Donato Renzetti 28 July – 8 August.

While participating at these events, guests will also have an opportunity to tour the Baths of Caracalla enjoying the performances and music in one of the most important places of the history of Rome.

St. George Rome, a 5 star Luxury Hotel inaugurated in 2007, located in a streategic position close to the city’s most important monuments and streets such as Piazza Navona, Castel St. Angelo and Campo dei Fiori, offers its customers convenient packages for this special occasion. One of these is the Rome 5 nights Special Offer which includes 20% discount on best available daily rate, full American buffet breakfast and much more.

The Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s, 4 star superior hotel, located in a residential area on Via Aurelia Antica, walking distance from the luxurious parks of Villa Pamphili and Villa Carpegna, at 3 km from the Vatican City and from the city center, also offers its customers convenient packages. The Wellness Package which includes special discounts on body treatments at the Spa and much more. Don’t miss this special occasion and book now online for a memorable stay in the eternal city.

Tuesday June 8th, 2010 in Concerts in Rome | Comments Off on ROME OPERA HOUSE 2010 SUMMER SEASON – BATHS OF CARACALLA ROME

COMMUNICATION GALA – FORUM in Rome

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The Forum della Comunicazione is Italy’s most important event concerning entrepreneurial and public communication of great interest to all professionals of the sector as well as Italy’s top managers. There will be in-depth studies of new methods, idioms and techniques of communication during the two days of the forum.

Various fields will be examined such as: cinema, the media, information, fashion and show biz

along with promotion, multi-channels and the digital revolution.
Guests will be entertained by the Galà della Comunicazione (Communication gala) that will present live performances of music, theatre, dance and Art. The Galà della Comunicazione is an opportunity to get better acquainted and interact with the Protagonists of the Forum, Members of the Scientific Committee, special guests and stakeholders of the Forum.

St. George Rome, a 5 star Luxury Hotel, situated in the Renaissance heart of the capital, a few seconds from Piazza Navona. The hotel offers its customers some packages with convenient prices like, for example, the Hideaway Package which includes upgrade to a Deluxe room, full American buffet breakfast, free high speed internet connection wired and via tv: this is how we picture your Roman holiday!

The Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s, 4 star Superior Hotel, located a few steps from the Vatican and from the center of Rome, offers its customers special packages like for example the Wellness Package which includes special discounts on body treatments at the Spa and much more. Don’t miss this unique occasion and book online now.

Tuesday June 1st, 2010 in Events in Rome | Comments Off on COMMUNICATION GALA – FORUM in Rome