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Mysterious Castel Sant’Angelo

Here we are with a new column, this time about Rome’s attractions and monuments seen in depth, let’s say at close quarters. So many times on travel blogs monuments are mentioned or just quoted, but not that often we deal with these priceless treasures with the right approach. For this piece I want to tell you about Castel Sant’Angelo, a wonder of Rome that particularly fascinates me, either for its architecture or for its mysterious charm. Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as The Mausoleum of Hadrian in as much commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for him and his family. It is located on the right bank of the river Tiber and once it used to be the tallest construction in Rome. Thereafter the building was used as a fortification, prison and residence by Popes of Roman church and at the present it is a museum. Also due to its use it has an halo of mystery, majesty and authority. Build between 134 and 139 AD, initially it was more bare but later it had been renowned with Baroque additions

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April 11, 2017 1:29 pm
Pincian Hill

Most romantic places for a rendez-vous in Rome (vol.1)

Rome is the quintessence of romanticism Domes that seem like painted on the skyline colored in red at sunset, remains of a magnificent past, so big to physically exist still. A climate that caresses your skin while splendid monuments look like placed there to create a timeless and fabled scenery, the ideal one for a rendezvous with your loved one. Rome is the quintessence of romanticism, but there are some special spots that will make you experience and unforgettable time, that will remain stamped on your heart forever. Pincian Hill This is the most historic urban promenade of the Romans, that since Napoleonic time used to enjoy events and games. It was a real garden of the city and from the terrace located behind the back of Villa Borghese, it boasts a striking view on the famous and beautiful Piazza del Popolo. Built on the early 800’s and projected with a neoclassical style by Valadier, it constitutes the first public garden that Napoleon decided to establish. Once there you have to visit Casina Valadier too, an important and classy cafe

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November 18, 2016 6:17 pm
Florence NYE

What to do on New Year’s Eve in Italy?

Want to have an unforgettable night for New Year’s Eve in Italy? And looking for a New Year’s Eve party? With a little planning, celebrate the start of 2017 off perfectly. The aim is to keep memories to be made in the year to come. So no matter what you need, there are tons of great things to do in Italy for everyone. Get out your party hats on Do you love to party? And are you in search of a 31 December party to welcome 2017? If so, finding a good time shouldn’t be a problem on New Year’s Eve while you are partying. At first, Milan has plenty on offer when it comes to the biggest celebration of the year. There are plenty of places to dance the night away there. You can find many clubs as well as discos, such as the Club Groove and the Karma. However, if you want to see a lot of Italian live concerts, then you can go in Piazza Duomo. If you wish you could party like a rock star, there’s

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November 18, 2016 5:50 pm
palmarola island

Lazio hidden treasures (Vol.2)

Lazio is a region full of history, culture and territorial beauties. Rooted in ancient populations’ history it presents hundreds of marvelous and varied attractions, landscape gems and hidden treasures off the radar we are going to deal with in this article. Palmarola Island Palmarola Island is part of the Pontine Islands and for its characteristics ad peculiarity is considered one of the most spectacular islands in the world. The quintessential beauty of this uncontaminated place is its “Cathedral”, called in this way due to the peculiar shape of the rocks. Mostly uninhabited it is the second largest of the Pontine Islands and is located about 10 kilometers west from the beautiful Ponza. This islet takes its name from the palm that grows wildly on its soil. The island indeed is a natural reserve with an uncontaminated aspect, variegated coasts and amazing blues sea, attracting every summer visitors that want to dwell in its typical houses carved in the rock. Calcata This unique gem in the Province of Viterbo is considered one of the most enchanting landscapes of Lazio. Its rich

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October 27, 2016 11:22 am
july 14th

It happened on July 14th

July 14, 1223 “In France, Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II of France.”– In 1698 “The Darien scheme begins with five ships, bearing about 1,200 people, departing Leith for the Isthmus of Panama.”On July 14, 1714 “Battle of Aland, Russian fleet overpowers larger Swedish fleet” 1769 “The de Portol Expedition establishes a base in California, and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, California).” – 1771 Foundation of the Mission San Antonio de Padua in modern California by the Franciscan friar Junpero Serra. – Mission San Antonio de Padua founded in California 1789 French Revolution: Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille and free seven prisoners. 1791 “The Priestley Riots drive Joseph Priestley, a supporter of the French Revolution, out of Birmingham, England.” 1798 “Sedition Act prohibits “”false, scandalous & malicious”” writing against US govt” July 14, 1798 “The first direct federal tax on the states-on dwellings, land & slaves” “The Sedition Act becomes United States law making it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious

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July 14, 2012 4:52 pm