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CARACALLA FESTIVAL 2024
3 June - 10 August
Terme di Caracalla
The summer programme of Rome Opera House takes place in the Baths of Caracalla and includes, among other things, the debut of designer Massimiliano Fuksas with his stagings of Tosca and Turandot; the return of Roberto Bolle, Walt Disney’s great films with music performed live, and concerts by stars Ornella Vanoni, Fiorella Mannoia, Francesco De Gregori, John Legend, Antonello Venditi and many more.
VINOFORUM 2024
17 - 23 June
Circus Maximus
ROMA SUMMER FEST 2024
3 June - 15 September
Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
The summer festival presents a huge number of artists from the Italian and world music scene in a series of unmissable concerts. From Simple Minds to Loreena McKennit via The Kolors and Fulminacci, this year’s programme is truly packed with different sounds.
The 21st edition of the major event devoted to food and wine excellence. Seven delicious days and a packed calendar of tastings, themed talks and initiatives for wine lovers and sector specialists, and the chance for visitors to try a wide range of labels.
1000 MIGLIA 2024 13 June
The third stage of the 2024 1000 Miglia makes its usual stopover in Rome. On 13 June the world’s most famous road race comes to town, touring the countryside from Lucca until the lunch break at Castiglione della Pescaia. In the afernoon the race arrives in Lazio, passing through Marta, Viterbo and Ronciglione and entering Rome on Via Veneto.
FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
29 June
The celebrations of Rome’s patron saints begin on the evening of 28 June when the statue of St Peter in the Basilica is dressed as a pope; the most holy moment comes at 10 am on 29 June with a solemn mass. It’s also worth seeing the Girandola, a spectacular fireworks display at Castel Sant’Angelo.
EUROPEAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 7 - 12 June Olympic Stadium
For the third time in Italy and 50 years afer the 1974 European Championships, the continent’s top athletes return to Rome and the tracks and podiums of the Olympic Stadium and the Foro Italico complex, as well as some of the city’s most scenic roads. The programme covers six consecutive days of action, with 11 sessions overall and 24 disciplines.
Until 25 August
Palazzo Bonaparte
A project by Mario Testino, one of the world’s most famous contemporary fashion photographers. The exhibition is a magical and nuanced exploration of the complexities and contrasts of our multiple ways of belonging: individuality and conformity, community, rituals, ideas of the self, symbols and belief systems.
2025 JUBILEE. THE PATHS OF FAITH. TOKENS OF ART AND THOUGHT
Until 30 June
National Museum of Castel
The exhibition centres on the evolution of the themes and figures of sacred art, evidence of society’s relationship with the religious world over the course of time in a place like Castel Sant’Angelo, whose history is closely intertwined with that of the Church.
RAPHAEL, TITIAN, RUBENS. MASTERPIECES FROM GALLERIA BORGHESE
Until 30 June
Palazzo Barberini
The Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica and Galleria Borghese present an unprecedented collaboration, a unique and unmissable opportunity to bring together two collections that share a similar history, linked to two crucial figures in the political and cultural life of 17th-century Rome, Maffeo Barberini and Scipione Borghese, in an ideal historical and cultural proximity.
VAN GOGH EXPERIENCE
Until 8 September
Next Museum
An immersive experience in the universe and masterpieces of the Dutch genius: this is the Next Museum’s first major multimedia show. With paintings including The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Starry Night Over the Rhône, Self-Portrait, The Potato Eaters, Wheatfield with Crows and Bedroom in Arles, reproduced using virtual reality, the Van Gogh Experience takes visitors on a genuine journey through the artist’s work.
RETROFUTURO
Until 30 September MACRO - Museo di Arte Contemporanea
The exhibition aims to bring together a collection of the new generations of Italian artists, and presents the latest works: a sound installation by Michela de Matei, a painting on paper by Chiara Enzo, a work by Sara Leghissa and a sculpture by Gabriele Silli. This completes the course of an ongoing exhibition that has encompassed the work of 34 artists over three years.
DAY FOR NIGHT: NEW AMERICAN REALISM
Until 14 July
Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica, Palazzo Barberini
An exhibition devoted to realism and the representation of truth in American contemporary art. The title is inspired by the work Day For Night by New York-based multimedia artist Lorna Simpson, and references the cinematographic technique used to film night scenes during the daytime, in perfect harmony with the chiaroscuro effects of artists who have portrayed the complex reality of the United States in recent decades.
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How ofen have you been walking through the city’s streets, noticed a column and wondered about its history and how it came to be in that particular square? With this route we’ll learn the stories of the columns and obelisks that are an integral feature of some of the most important squares in Rome’s historic centre, like Trajan’s Column that dominates the Imperial Fora, the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Piazza Chigi, and the Obelisk of Montecitorio in front of the parliament building. Italy’s capital is actually home to the largest number of obelisks in the world, of which 13 are antiquities brought from Ancient Egypt, where they honoured the sun god. They were transported to Rome during the Imperial era, following the
Roman conquest of Egypt. OBELISKS
The Flaminio Obelisk, almost 24 metres tall, comes from Heliopolis in Egypt, where it was erected in 1200 BC by Pharaohs Seti I and Ramses II in front of the Sun Temple. Today it stands in Piazza del Popolo.
In St. Peter’s Square, we find the very famous red granite Vatican Obelisk, over 25 metres high and more than 3200 years old. In 37 AD, Caligula had a ship built specifically to hold its 350 tonnes and bring it from Heliopolis to Rome to adorn Nero’s private Circus. It was later moved to the centre of the square by Pope Sixtus V. A cross containing relics of the Holy Cross was placed on its top.
The red granite Pantheon Obelisk is just over six metres high and stands in Piazza della Rotonda. It also comes from Heliopo-
Rome is famous for its extraordinary cultural and historical heritage and, among its many wonders, there are monuments that stand out for their shape and meaning: the commemorative columns (such as the Trajan’s) and obelisks.
Walking through the streets you have the opportunity to travel in time. Did you know that the Eternal City has the largest number of obelisks in the world? They are mostly of Egyptian origin and were transported by sea resting on a bed of lentils. The one in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano is the oldest obelisk existing in Rome, as well as the highest - over 45 meters.
lis, where it was erected in 1200 BC and later moved to Rome. In the 14th century it was placed initially in Piazza San Macuto, then in 1711 at the behest of Pope Clement XI moved in front of the Pantheon, at the centre of the 16th-century fountain by Giacomo della Porta.
Not far away is the Elephant and Obelisk, some five and a half metres tall and also from Heliopolis, where it was erected in the 6th century AD. “May your mind have the strength to carry the vast knowledge of Egypt”, says the inscription on the base of the obelisk, which Bernini decided to place on a small stone elephant in front of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva.
The 16-metre tall Agonal Obelisk stands in Piazza Navona and was created at the time of Emperor Domitian on an Egyptian model. In 1651, Bernini re-
YOU CAN CROSS ROME THOUSANDS OF TIMES WITHOUT EVER FEELING THAT YOU KNOW IT’S OFTEN SURPRISING TO SEE A DETAIL OR PERSPECTIVE THAT UNTIL THEN, YOU HADN’T NOTICED. THIS IS THE CASE WITH THE COLUMNS AND OBELISKS THAT HAVE CENTURIES AND SOMETIMES THOUSANDS OF YEARS
stored it and placed it at the centre of the Fountain of the Four Rivers, where it remains today.
The almost 14-metre high Sallustian Obelisk stands in Piazza Trinita dei Monti, at the top of the Spanish Steps. It was created in the Imperial age on an Egyptian model, and bears similar Egyptian hieroglyphics to those found on the Flaminio Obelisk. It was erected as late as 1789 in front of the church of Trinita dei Monti.
Triumphal columns were the Roman answer to Egyptian obelisks, icons of imperial triumphs and later symbols of Christianity. Inside each one was a spiral staircase with some 200 steps. The first to be built in Rome was Trajan’s Column, a sculptural masterpiece in excellent condition, towering before the Forum of Trajan. It was built in 113
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AD by Emperor Trajan. At the top was a bronze statue, lost during the Middle Ages and replaced by a statue of Saint Peter, the patron of Rome.
A continuous scroll-like frieze winds 23 times around the column’s shaf, containing 150 carved scenes and some 2500 figures illustrating the Roman military campaign in Dacia, today’s Romania.
THE CAPITAL CITY HOSTS THE LARGEST NUMBER OF OBELISKS IN THE WORLD, OF WHICH THIRTEEN ARE ANCIENT, MAINLY FROM ANCIENT EGYPT, WHERE THEY WERE BELIEVED TO BE SOLAR SYMBOLS
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The magnificent Column of Marcus Aurelius stands in Piazza Colonna. Built in 180 AD by the emperor Commodus, it depicts the victories of Marcus Aurelius over the Germanic and Hungarian peoples. At the top, a 16th-century bronze statue of St. Paul the Apostle overlooks the square and Palazzo Chigi, home to the Senate.
The Column of Phocas, 13.6 metres tall, was built from pieces of a 2nd-century AD column and now stands in the Roman Forum. It was the last to be erected in the city centre in 608 AD, to thank the Byzantine emperor Nicephorus Phocas for his gif to Rome and Pope Boniface IV of the pagan temple of the Pantheon. The column was originally topped by a gold statue of Phocas, but this was destroyed.
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From the great artists of the 15th century to contemporary photography. The top art events in Rome
TEXT Virginia Mammoli
Rome never disappoints art lovers, and once again we’re spoilt for choice. Here’s our brief guide to the shows you shouldn’t miss.
A BEAUTIFUL WORLD
Palazzo Bonaparte until 25 August
Following his acclaimed fashion images, as legendary as his siters - Kate Moss, Madonna, Naomi Campbell and more - his search for new subjects led Mario Testino in a fresh creative direction, inspired by the cultural identities of the places where he began seting his fashion photography as far back as 2007. Since 2017 he has visited some 30 countries, where he took the 70-plus shots presented together for the first time in this exhibition.
TIMELESS TIME
Palazzo Bonaparte until 25 August
There’s more great pho-
tography at Palazzo Bonaparte, with the iconic and timeless images of Vincent Peters. A selection of black and white shots in which light is the protagonist, defining the emotions of the subjects and their intimate ability to reflect beauty. Featured in the exhibition are the faces of Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Penelope Cruz, David Beckham, Scarlet Johansson, John Malkovich, Charlize Theron and Emma Watson.
RAPHAEL, TITIAN, RUBENS. MASTERPIECES FROM GALLERIA BORGHESE AT PALAZZO BARBERINI
Palazzo Barberini until 30 June
50 masterpieces from the first floor of Galleria Borghese - currently being renovated - are on display until 30 June on the piano nobile of Palazzo Barberini. They include Portrait of a Man by Antonello da
Messina, Madonna and Child by Giovanni Bellini, Madonna with Child, St. John and Angels by Sandro Boticelli, Portrait of a Young Woman with Unicorn by Raphael, Susanna and the Elders by Peter Paul Rubens, Sacred and Profane Love by Titian and Saint John the Baptist Preaching by Paolo Veronese.
DAY FOR NIGHT: NEW AMERICAN REALISM
Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica - Palazzo Barberini until 14 July
An exhibition of more than 150 works from the collection of the Aïshti Foundation, one of the world’s most important contemporary art institutions.
Contributing artists include Cecily Brown, Urs Fischer, Julie Mehretu, Charles Ray, David Salle, Dana Schutz, Cindy Sherman, Lorna Simpson and Henry Taylor.
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THE DAWN OF MODERNITY
Museo della Fanteria until 28 July
Over 160 works by 66 artists, including Degas, Manet, Renoir and the Italian De Nitis, brought together to mark the 150th birthday of Impressionism. The exhibition also highlights less known aspects of the movement such as drawing, engraving and printmaking, influenced by what was then the recent invention of photography. The works are accompanied by documentary materials: leters, photographs, books and objects offer a snapshot
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of the 19th-century society and sensibilities that shaped these revolutionary Impressionist artists.
JUBILEE 2025. THE WAYS OF FAITH. TESTIMONIES OF ART AND THOUGHT Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo - until 30 June
The next Jubilee year is approaching and this exhibition, in a seting like Castel Sant’Angelo, whose history is closely intertwined with that of the Church, explores the evolution of the themes and figures of sacred art through the centuries. The works date from the late 15th century to the present day, encompassing contemporary rep-
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resentations of the mysteries of Faith. Artists include Orazio Gentileschi, Gaetano Previati and Mario Sironi. VAN GOGH EXPERIENCE
Next Museum Roma until 8 September
The former Cinema Avila presents a scenic multimedia exhibition that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the works of one of the greatest artists of all time, with the reproduction and animation on over 1000 square metres of his most iconic paintings, including The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Starry Night Over the Rhône, Self-Portrait, The Potato Eaters, Wheatfield with
Crows and Bedroom in Arles. NAPOLI OTTOCENTO. DEGAS, FORTUNY, GEMITO, MANCINI, MORELLI, PALIZZI, SARGENT, TURNER
Scuderie del Quirinale until 16 June
The exhibition pays homage to Naples in the 19th-century, a time of extraordinary wealth in a city that welcomed artists from all over Europe and the United States, fascinated by Pompei and Herculaneum, the sea and the islands of the Gulf, the coasts of Amalfi and Sorrento, but also the region’s folklore and the muddy earth of Vesuvius. Hence
the exhibition spaces of the Scuderie del Quirinale are filled with works by the likes of William Turner, Thomas Jones and Giuseppe De Nitis. RETROFUTURO. NOTES FOR A COLLECTION
Macro - until 30 September
Retrofuturo is the MACRO section that aims to redesign the museum’s collection as an ongoing exhibition geared to the new generations. The show encompasses the work of 34 artists over the course of three years. The latest arrivals are by Michela de Matei, Chiara Enzo, Sara Leghissa and Gabriele Silli.
Admiring and exploring the city from the loveliest hotel terraces
TEXT Martina Olivieri
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Our beautiful city has many amazing terraces, each with its spectacular views and exclusive gastronomic offers. I invite you to visit the rooftop of our hotel W Rome, situated in Via Liguria, 26. We start at 10am with our WET DECK where you can sip drinks and creative cocktails by the pool until 6.00 pm. Following this time, we get the ball rolling with the award-winning Seu Pizza con Vista until 11:30 pm, 7 days a week. Every week from Thursday to Sunday the guests can enjoy live DJ sets. In a few words, you should definitely give it a try! Come and enjoy the unique vibe that you can find only at W Rome! W ROME
Hidden in the heart of the Eternal City, beyond the hustle and bustle of the busiest streets and the frenzied Roman life, is a world poised between the sky and the earth: hotel terraces. Whether it is to enjoy a breathtaking view of the capital city’s beauties at sunset or to taste the delicious local cuisine in a one-of-a-kind and elegant venue, hotel terraces are the perfect place to experience Rome in a unique and fascinating way. Sip refreshing
BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE BUSIEST STREETS AND THE FRENZIED ROMAN LIFE, IS A WORLD POISED BETWEEN THE
cocktails while admiring the lovely view all around you or be tempted by a gourmet menu which celebrates the culinary richness of Roman tradition. Every detail is taken care of in order to offer guests a complete sensory experience , in which the city’s charm blends with the refinement of the most exclusive locations. Indulge in the elegance around you and let yourself be pampered and taken on a journey of contemplation and wonder that will leave you speechless.
With its matchless view over hidden gems such as the Church of San Marcello al Corso and Montecitorio’s bell tower, you can end your intense sightseeing day by relaxing in the lovely atmosphere of the Notos Roofop. A hideaway in the heart of the Eternal City, surrounded by aromatic herbs, Mediterranean plants and terracota potery (Piazza di San Marcello).
From dawn to dusk, the fascinating roofop terrace of the Hotel De La Ville is a glamourous viewpoint to admire the skyline. On the Cielo Terrace, you can also explore a new culinary concept paired with the matchless view. Afer a refreshing drink the color of the sun going down, you can stay for dinner to enjoy the gourmet dishes conceived by Fulvio Pierangelini, the creative director of all Rocco Forte Hotels’ restaurants (Via Sistina, 69).
Located on the seventh floor of the Hassler Roma Hotel is one of the city’s most beautiful terraces. Here guests can plunge into a timeless atmosphere and treat their palates to a glass of fine wine or aromatic coffee, while enjoying delicious yet light dishes that meet all tastes. An unforgetable experience combining excellent food and a view of the city’s beauty (Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 6).
A panoramic terrace with luxuriant vegetation and a breathtaking view of the city. The Bulgari Hotel’s elegant terrace is the ideal location for a glamorous cocktail at sunset or for a sophisticated afer-dinner drink under the starry sky. The go-to place to take in the magic of a different atmosphere every moment of the day (Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 10).
Poised between the sky and the eternal city and located on the sixth floor of the InterContinental Rome
Ambasciatori Palace is Charlie’s, an American-style cocktail bar that is a delight for the senses. Surrounded by a breathtaking scenery, guests can plunge into a spectacular view over Rome, while they are tempted by perfectly made cocktails, accompanied by DJ sets and live music performances that transform every night into an unforgetable experience (Via Vitorio Veneto, 62).
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Built in 1887 by architect Gaetano Koch, the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel is a must-see place in Rome and the Seen space by Olivier Roma reflects all the history of this location and of the city. Delicious cuisine, expert mixology, breathtaking view and an electrifying atmosphere: Seen by Olivier Roma embodies the essence of Rome’s restaurant and entertainment scene (Roofop Piazza della Repubblica, 48).
Inspired by coastal and seaside cuisine, The Roof is the ideal place to relax and enjoy sea flavors. From freshlycaught raw fish of the day to crisp anchovies, guests can dine on fresh seafood while taking in Rome’s beautiful view. Even the cocktail menu draws inspiration from the sea, by using citrus fruit, herbs and regional bi in order to provide a sense of tranquility in the heart of the city (Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 14)
Deliberately casual, Etere is a winery in the open and the dishes by Executive Chef Marco Ciccotelli are a certainty. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired by offering healthy dishes based on vegetables, fish and seafood of the highest quality, well-balanced, tasty, chic, to be shared or enjoyed alone. Each bite is a journey of pure pleasure (Via di Ripeta, 231).
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velvet-covered chairs the color of tea leaves, bright lime green and elegant grey on a terrace with a polychrome flooring and with a view extending as far as the Seven Hills. Dining at the romantic Setimo – Roman Cuisine & Terrace restaurant is a journey through traditional Roman cuisine, with a creative and stylish twist to create elegant dishes whose seasonal ingredients are fully enhanced (Via Lombardia, 47).
On one side, traditional cuisine offering typical dishes assembled with a contemporary touch, on the other the innovative sushi menu curated by Chef Marco Gargaglia along with Chef Nagano Tetsuo. Two different offerings that peacefully coexist on the panoramic terrace of the Sina Bernini Bristol Hotel. During the spring and summer season, treat yourself to a drink on the Roofop Bar amidst delicious cocktails and a lot of music (Piazza Barberini, 23).
Guarded with care in the Capital’s elegant heart, just steps from Piazza di Spagna and the peaceful Villa Borghese, the Splendide Royal Hotel has a sophisticated and elegant soul. Located on the seventh floor, the Mirabelle Restaurant offers a unique sensory experience. Here you can rest your mind while taking in the colors of the sun going down and enjoying Mediterranean cuisine. On the eighth floor is the Adèle Lounge, the perfect place for a drink under the starry sky, with every sip evoking Rome’s magic (Via di Porta Pinciana, 14).
The Ferrari Lifestyle range in the words of creative director Rocco Iannone
Form, colour, substance. But also technology and performance.
The Ferrari collections set the rules for the racing world, in which heritage and innovation come together in perfect harmony in the form of exquisite fabrics, body-liberating shapes and unexpected details. The fashion brand was launched in 2019, and was the first foray by an automotive company into the luxury clothing and accessories sector. At the wheel is creative director Rocco Iannone, born in 1984 and with valuable experience at Dolce&Gabbana, where he learned to love artisan production, and with Giorgio Armani, the uncontested genius of form and proportion. Rocco not only designs garments, he also presents a highly-evolved and parallel aesthetic narrative; a new dimension that transcends the physical car and transpos-
es emotions and ideas into the lexicon of fashion. Afer the first runway show in June 2021, which took place on the assembly line of the Maranello factory, subsequent collections have been presented during Milan Women’s Fashion Week, retaining the strong DNA that stood out in the initial collection, yet shifing increasingly towards contemporary elegance, impeccable tailoring and sophisticated crafsmanship. The SS 2024 collection focuses on the sublimation of desire, an all-powerful emotion that strips away frills to make room for a simplicity that verges on purity.
“In designing this collection, the power of desire was a key inspiration”, says Rocco Iannone. “What these clothes are celebrating is the durability and tension of this force that runs through us all, giving them new forms, new mystery and new destinations”.
Shapes shorten, lengthen and widen with curving lines, rounded sleeves, anatomical fits and exaggerated volumes. The brand’s stylistic codes - racing, workwear, tailoring - are filtered, condensed and amplified to place the body at centre stage, accentuating beauty and sensuality by means of essential shape, colour and substance.
The palete presents a series of colour layerings in constant crescendo, starting with white and exploding into Ferrari red, which becomes identity and desire. The spirit permeating the entire Spring/Summer 2024 collection is embodied by top model Anja Rubik, who perfectly epitomises the new Ferrari aesthetic, presenting a cleancut and minimalist image. A new language of luxury takes shape: conceptual, original and identity-making, in which past and future create the balance that characterises Ferrari.
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Melania Flamini has drawn on her family’s savoir faire to create ties in tune with the times
TEXT Francesca LombardiCrafsmanship is often a family business, and when it passes from parent to child, it gains new energy and vibrancy while remaining rooted in a strong shared tradition. And this is what has happened with the Flamini family, in which 30 years’ experience in the artisan workshop of her parents have led Melania to her current position. She listens to and interprets the desires of customers and lovingly creates bespoke handcrafed ties with embroidered motifs or labels. A predominant accessory in the male wardrobe, the tie has always identified the style and personality of its wearer. The forerunner was a strip of coloured fabric worn by Roman legionnaires. Its practical function was to
protect the respiratory apparatus during their long marches: the rear guard in particular, and those following the cavalry, were affected by constant clouds of dust raised from roads that
A PREDOMINANT ACCESSORY THE TIE HAS IDENTIFIED THE STYLE AND PERSONALITY OF ITS WEARER
were frequently unpaved. The origins of today’s tie date back to the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648), when Croatian mercenaries in the service of France sported their tra-
ditional knoted foulards and aroused the interest of Parisians. Louis XIV started wearing a lace tie around 1646, at the age of seven, and it became a fashion accessory initially among the French aristocracy and later all over Europe. Melania, a contemporary chapter in this ancient story, chooses Italian-made fabrics in pure silk or wool in paterns or solid colours, catering even for the most refined and exacting customers. The clientele of her boutique/ workshop La Cravata su misura can also choose from a broad array of ready-towear items: timeless classics like regimental stripes and sophisticated plain styles in contemporary shades. Creativity for those who dare to be bold.
Xsupercars was launched in the heart of Italy as the shared dream and vision of two extraordinary men, Giuliano D’Alterio and Giorgio Avola. An entrepreneurial adventure inspired by a deep passion for classic and sports cars and by the immense beauty only Italy can offer. Giuliano D’Alterio, firmly rooted in the fertile soil of classic and sports car racing, began his journey in California, where he established a transport company that is today one of the most valuable in America for handling icons, such as Ferrari and Tesla. Despite its success overseas, the lure of Italy was too strong to ignore. At the same time, Giorgio Avola, Olympic fencing gold medalist and international champion, completed the picture with his high standard manageri-
al experience and passion for supercars. Together they have created something unique, precisely an experience designed to enhance the beauty of supercars and the Italian landscapes. The intent was clear, they wanted to create exciting itineraries by combining the adrenaline of sports driving with the discovery of cultural and food and wine routes
The golden logo, inspired by Giorgio’s Olympic medal, symbolizes the excellence they strive for in every aspect of their service. Xsupercars does not merely provide a luxury car rental service: it offers a journey into Italian magic. Aboard of Ferrari and Lamborghini hypercars, customers can immerse themselves in an unparalleled experience, exploring the winding roads of Tuscany, the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast or the vineyards
of the Langhe. Each itinerary becomes a work of art, carefully crafed down to the smallest detail to ensure the perfect balance of adventure, luxury and pleasure. Xsupercars goes beyond luxury driving: It plans on creating a community of enthusiasts who share a love for luxury motoring by organizing exclusive events in unique locations. Dedication to service, passion for cars, love for Italy and focus on excellence are its founding pillars. Exclusivity, customization and a team of experts for unique trips that leave their mark. With Xsupercars, Giuliano D’Alterio and Giorgio Avola did not merely create a company, they gave life to a dream, allowing anybody to discover the magic of Italy by experiencing the thrill of luxury driving. A story of passion, commitment, and beauty which is steadily evolving day by day.
Xsupercars was launched as the shared dream of Giuliano D’Alterio (top left) and Giorgio Avola (top right)
Museums, churches and all the atractions that you should not miss in city. Reservations are recommended in some museums, ask your ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge
Designed to hold 50,00075,000 spectators coming to see the fights between gladiators and ferocious animals, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre from Antiquity, a symbol of Rome and one of the seven wonders of the world.
A water system fed various fountains and allowed for naumachiae, mock naval batles. Piazza del Colosseo, 1 ph. +39 06 39967700 parcocolosseo.it
Closed: January 1, December 25
The Arch of Constantine links the Palatine Hill, adding to the houses of Livia and Augustus, and the Forums built along the Via Sacra and beyond the Arch of
Titus, up towards the Capotiline Hill and the Sacred Largo Argentina area, that is reopened and equipped for disabled people.
At the same time, the emperors paid homage to themselves by building their own squares, known as Fori.
Fori Imperiali | Foro Romano | Palatino: ticket office Piazza della Madonna di Loreto and Via della Salara Vecchia ph. +39 06 39967700 coopculture.it
Closed: January 1, December 25
Inaugurated by Caracalla in 216 CE, they extended for 10 hectares, vaunted a sophisticated water system for its tepidarium, calidarium, frigidarium and two gymnasiums, and included a Mithraeum, the god venerated by young soldiers.
Priceless materials stripped from the structure were recycled to build Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 52 ph. +39 06 39967702 coopculture.it
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
These underground cemeteries carved into tuff rock were decorated with Christian symbols and located, for reasons of hygiene, outside the city walls. Beginning in the 2nd century, martyrs, Christians and Jews were all buried in them. The most evocative, near the Appian Way, are the catacombs of Domitilla, Lucilla, Callixtus, St. Sebastian and the Ardeatine.
A portion of the area gives us an idea of the original purpose of this stadium, 120 metres wide and 620 metres long, likely the largest structure ever built to stage spectacles and able to seat 250,000 people. It was used for horse races and a market. This is also where the Rape of the Sabine Women occurred. Today, it is a popular place for hosting large events.
Via del Circo Massimo ph. +39 06 0608 sovraintendenzaroma.it
Closed: January 1, May 1 (variable), December 25
The mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, it later became Castel Sant’Angelo. Thanks to its secret passage connecting it to the Vatican, it was transformed into a fortress and refuge for popes. It was later a prison, barracks and museum. Inside, there are frescoes by Pinturicchio, while the bronze angel was made by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt in 1753. Lungotevere Castello, 50 ph. +39 06 6819111 castelsantangelo.beniculturali.it
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
This collection of buildings houses one of the most impressive and visited art museums in the world.
Another highlight, in addition to the Gallery of Geographical Maps, is the Pinacoteca, which conserves artworks, including pieces by Leonardo, Gioto, Titian, Reni, Caravaggio and Raphael. The later’s
masterpiece, however, can be found in Julius II’s apartments, today known as the Raphael Rooms. Near there is the Pauline Chapel, which conserves frescoes by Michelangelo, and the Sistine Chapel. The walls were frescoed by Boticelli, Perugino and Signorelli, while the ceiling is Michelangelo’s triumphant. On the wall behind the altar, Last Judgement. Viale Vaticano ph. +39 06 69884676 museivaticani.va
Closed: Sunday (except for the last of the month), January 1, February 11, March 19, April 22, May 1, June 29, August 14 and 15, November 1, December 25 and 26
The gallery, adjacent to the villa that dominates the Pincian Hill, is considered the most important museum in the world for its collection of artworks by Bernini and Caravaggio, including the former’s Apollo and Daphne, the later’s Young Sick Bacchus and The Deposition by Raphael. Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5 ph. + 39 06 8413979 galleriaborghese.beniculturali.it Closed: January 1, December 25
Housed inside Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, in the piazza redesigned by Michelangelo, the museums conserve artworks like the Capitoline Wolf, the original statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Dying Gaul, Bernini’s Medusa and The Fortune Teller by Caravaggio. A section of the museum is now in the Centrale Montemartini.
Piazza del Campidoglio, 1 ph. +39 06 0608 museicapitolini.org
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
Designed by architect, Cesare Bazzani, the National Gallery houses Italian masterpieces
from the 19th and 20th centuries. Divided into two sections, the exhibition space was built for the International Exhibition and showcases works by the Macchiaioli, Futurists (Boccioni and Balla), Chini, Modigliani, Gutuso and De Chirico, as well as Klimt, Monet, Cézanne, Mondrian, Kandinsky.
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131 ph. +39 06 32298221 lagallerianazionale.com
Closed: Monday, January 1, December 25
Named the Vitorio Emanuele II Monument at its inauguration, it is also known as the Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) and was built to commemorate Italian liberation. Built like a modern Roman Forum, it houses the Museum of the Risorgimento and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Today, it houses temporary exhibitions and features a large terrace with a view of the city.
Il Vitoriano: Via di San Pietro in Carcere ph. +39 06 8715111 ilvitoriano.com
Museo centrale del Risorgimento al Vitoriano: Closed Easter, week of August 15, December 25 ; Timetable of temporary exhibitions on the site
The galleries housed here showcase artworks including gems like Raphael’s Portrait of a Young Woman and Holbein’s Portrait of Henry VIII, as well as pieces by Van Dyck, Tintoreto and Titian. Built by Maderno for Pope Urban VIII, features a salone with Barberini Power by Pietro da Cortona. Palazzo Barberini:
Via delle Quatro Fontane, 13 ph. +39 06 4814591
Closed: Monday, January 1, December 25
Galleria Corsini: Via della Lungara, 10 ph. +39 06 68802323
Closed: Tuesday , January 1, December 25
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Up until 1938 it was used as a stables and carriage house, afer which it housed the Carriage Museum. Built on top of the ruins of the Roman temple of Serapis, the
building boasts a view from the highest point of Rome’s historic hills.
The Scuderie was restored by the international architect Gae Aulenti for the Jubilee in 2000 and is today one of the main sites for large exhibitions.
Via XXIV Maggio, 16 scuderiequirinale.it
Timetable of temporary exhibitions on the site.
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is the biggest palace that still serves as a residence and is home to important private art collections. The gallery features works by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, Parmigianino, Lorrain, Sebastiano del Piombo, Bronzino and Bernini, as well as Vélazquez’s most famous
portrait. The palace apartments and private chapel can be accessed via the gallery. Via del Corso, 305 ph. +39 06 6797323
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Closed: third Wednesday of the month, January 1, Easter, December 25
The museum features art from the 21st century and was built on the site of an old army barracks, the Caserma Montello, near the Auditorium Parco della Musica by Renzo Piano. The interior space is dedicated to international avant-garde movements and the first gallery of Contemporary Architecture.
Works on display include pieces by Boeti, De Dominicis, Kapoor, Richter and Catelan.
Via Guido Reni, 4A ph. +39 06 3201954 maxxi.art
Closed: Monday, May 1, December 25
Intended to celebrate peace in Spain and Gaul, the Ara Pacis was consecrated in 9
BCE between via Flaminia and the Mausoleum of Augustus. Decorated with the achievements of Emperor Augustus and portraits of the Giulio-Claudia gens, it has been enclosed in a protective building made of steel and marble designed by Meier since 2006.
Lungotevere in Augusta (corner via Tomacelli) ph. +39 06 0608 arapacis.it
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
The hill, also called Cavallo (horse) because of the statues of the Dioscuri found in the square, has always been the home of powerful people. First
the popes from Gregory III to Pius IX, and then Napoleon. It was also the king’s home and finally the residence of the President of the Republic. The majestic walls of the palace preserve beautiful tapestries, antique clocks and porcelain, as well as the beautiful elliptical by Mascarino and the staircase of Honour.
Piazza del Quirinale ph. +39 06 3996 7557 palazzo.quirinale.it
Founded in 1970 by Ennio Morricone, Forum Studios in Rome represent a landmark in music and cinema history. For the first time ever, the historic Studios will open their doors to guests with a number of customisable exclusive visits and experiences inside the most famous Italian recording studios in the world.
Piazza Euclide, 34 ph. +39 366 1301884 forumstudios.it
A cross between Baroque and Neoclassicism, the largest fountain in Rome reflects the story of the Augustus-era Aqua Virgo.
It was rebuilt multiple times in Antiquity and enlarged by Bernini but finished only in the late 18th century. Traditional says that if visitors to throw a coin into the fountain, they will return to the city one day.
Piazza di Trevi
Imposing and scenic, its shape narrowing and widening as it climbs, it connects the Church of Trinità dei Monti to piazza di Spagna. Afer centuries of development, the stairway was built in 1726 based on a design by the architect Francesco De Sanctis. Its beauty is exalted in the spring, when the flowers are in bloom.
Piazza di Spagna
Ancient Roman at its finest, it is the first coclide column, erected in 113 to celebrate the victory over Dacia (today Romania), with scenes from the war depicted across a spiral, chronological frieze. Forty metres tall, it con-
serves the ashes of Trajan and is located in what was Trajan’s Forum. Sixtus V replaced the statue at the top with one of St. Peter.
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Begun by Caesar and located between the Tiber and the Capitoline Hill, it was completed and enlarged by Augustus. In the Middle Ages, it was used for houses and workshops. Restored in the 1920s, it is one of the few and
oldest theatres remaining, and over the centuries, it has been used as a model for theatres and amphitheatres.
Via del Teatro di Marcello
It’s located opposite Palazzo Chigi, in the exact spot where it was erected by Commodus in 190 to celebrate the victories of his father Marcus Aurelius over the Germanic people. Forty metres tall, the frieze winds for 110 metres and was inspired by Trajan’s Column. In 1589, Sixtus V replaced the Roman statue on top with an effigy of St. Paul.
Piazza Colonna
With its three arches, it is the largest triumphal arch in Rome and symbolically inaugurates via dei Fori. The Senate dedicated it to Emperor Constantine in 315. Recent studies have dated it to the era of Hadrian, however. The decorations show a variety of styles, from classical to medieval: a veritable open-air “museum”.
Via di San Gregorio
Gaius Cestius wrote in his will that the tomb must be built in only 330 days, lest his heirs be excluded from his rich patrimony. Erected out in 18 BCE and 36 metres tall, it was covered in marble and inspired by the Pyramids of Giza.
Via Raffaele Persicheti
St. Peter’s Basilica is the most fascinating place in the world. In addition to priceless relics and interesting tombs, there are many masterpieces inside St. Peter’s, including the Pietà, sculpted and signed by young Michelangelo, and the lavish canopy by Bernini. The bronze
statue of the saint is by Arnolfo di Cambio, while the towering round dome is by Michelangelo, who was inspired by Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence.
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This is the city’s cathedral and the first of the four papal basilicas. Built by Constantine following the First Council of Nicaea in 325, this is where Pope Boniface VIII announced the first Jubilee in 1300. The Constantine-era mosaics, Cosmatesque floor and ciborium remain, while the incredible “rooms of light” by Borromini can still be seen today.
Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4 vatican.va
This was the cemetery where St. Paul was buried. The church, built by Constantine, is one of the four papal basilicas, the second largest afer St. Peter’s and also called Ostiense.
Vaunting an imposing colonnade, it was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt as it was. The ciborium by Arnolfo di Cambio is priceless, while the mosaic portraits of all the popes is a rare masterpiece.
Piazzale San Paolo, 1 basilicasanpaolo.org
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The church, one of the four papal basilicas, maintains its original early-Christian structure and was built in the 4th century on the spot where snow is said to have fallen in the summer (commemorated every August 5). Inside also to the oldest Nativity, by Arnolfo di Cambio. Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore, 42 vatican.va
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Dedicated to all the gods by general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, it was later rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian. It is
almost a perfect sphere, 43 metres in diameter and vaunting a concrete dome with an oculus.
In addition to Raphael, Annibale Carracci, Perin del Vaga, Margherita di Savoia and kings Umberto I and Vitorio Emanuele II are all buried here.
Piazza della Rotonda pantheonroma.com
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
The basilica is of the first churches built atop ancient buildings, in this case the Forum of Vespasian and the Temple of Romulus, both still visible. The apse contains a 6th-century
mosaic depicting Saints Peter and Paul Presenting Cosmas, Damian, Theodorus, and Pope Felix IV to Christ. The 18th-century Nativity, which sets the scene in Rome, is worth a look. Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1 cosmadamiano.com
One church atop another between Esquiline and Caelian hills: the first was transformed from an earlier mithraeum built on top of Roman houses. The second (4th century), conserves frescoes dedicated to St. Alexius.
In the upper basilica (12th century), frescoes by Masolino dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Via Labicana, 95 basilicasanclemente.com
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Nothing remains of the 5th century church, the Baths of Titus and the Neronian domus. Julius II is buried here, whose tomb was designed by Michelangelo and vaunts his imposing Moses. According to tra-
dition, the church conserves some of the chains that bound St. Peter in the nearby Mamertine Prison, the oldest in Rome. Piazza di San Pietro in Vicoli
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Built by Michelangelo, who recovered the building without destroying the Frigidarium from the Baths of Diocletian, this church is where official state ceremonies are held. It was completed by Giacomo del Duca and restored by Luigi Vanvitelli. Amongst the works of art conserved here, a modern Igor Mitoraj and a sundial built for the Jubilee.
Piazza della Repubblica
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Built in 1099 with funds offered by the community (popolo in Italian, inspiring the church’s name), it was altered by Maderno, Raphael, Bramante and Bernini, and is decorated with masterpieces like the Crucifixion of St. Peter and the Conversion of St. Paul by Caravaggio in the transept. The Chigi Chapel is splendid, designed by Raphael and restored by Bernini.
Piazza del Popolo, 12 smariadelpopolo.com
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It is the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is said that the church was built where oil miraculously erupted from the ground. Rebuilt in the 12th century with materials taken from the Baths of Caracalla, it conserves a triumph of 13th-century mosaics, many of which are by Pietro Cavallini, as well as the historic
Trastevere CHIESA
It is perhaps the first church built during the Counter-Reformation and was a model for all those that came later. Vaunting a single nave and a barrel vault, the church has a large side pulpit and a central altar. Desired by Ignatius of Loyola (with his breathtaking revolving altarpiece), it is also the mother church of the Society of Jesus.
Via degli Astalli, 16 chiesadelgesu.org
The church was completed in 1587 thanks to Catherine de’ Medici. The French church in Rome is famous for its
paintings by Caravaggio, in the Contarelli Chapel, dedicated to St. Mathew with The Calling, The Inspiration and The Martyrdom. The church also conserves frescoes by Domenichino and a copy of Raphael’s Saint Cecilia by Guido Reni.
Piazza di S. Luigi de’ Francesi saintlouis-rome.net
It is famous for the Tempieto
designed by Bramante. Legend says that St. Peter was martyred here, and Beatrice Cenci has been buried here since her execution in 1599. The Tempieto was commissioned by the Spanish king Ferdinand II of Aragon in the early 16th century to dissolve a vow. Today, the former convent houses the Royal Spanish Academy.
Piazza S. Pietro in Mortorio, 2 sanpietroinmontorio.it
Built atop the Stadium of Domitian, the church is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, replete with optical illusions. Built according
to a Greek-cross plan, it was redesigned by Borromini, who created a concave façade and separated the two bell towers, making it appear as if it were larger. Today, it is also an elegant venue for sacred music concerts.
Piazza Navona corner Via S.Maria dell’Anima, 30/A santagneseinagone.org
Commissioned Sixtus IV following the Pazzi Conspiracy in the hope for a period of peace, the church was altered in the 17th century by Pietro da Cortona. In the Chigi
Chapel designed by Michelangelo, there are paintings by Raphael. The adjacent former convent conserves the Bramante cloister (an exhibition site today); the dome was added in 1524.
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Overlooking the homonymous staircase by Domenico Fontana, the church vaunts a façade with two bell. Its style is between Baroque and Rococo. Inside frescoes by Daniela da Volterra, including a portrait of Michelangelo and Giovan Batista Naldini.
In front of the church stands an obelisk that was in the Gardens of Sallust.
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Villa Ada Savoia on via Salaria is one of the largest parks in Rome, while one of the most beautiful parks is the Villa Torlonia in Nomentano whith lakes and grotos, ex residence of Mussolini.
Located in near the ancient Appian Way, the Aqueduct Park. The Rose Garden, at the base of the Palatine hill, is a must-see in the spring, while the Villa Borghese is a great classic.
Many palaces are still inhabited by the same families who built them centuries ago, while others have become museums, embassies, government offices. But all of them are tied to the fortunes of popes who rebuilt the city beginning in the 15th century.
From the Visconti to the Orsini, the Corsini to the Colonna to the Borgia, Piccolomini, Della Rovere, Farnese, Medici, Carafa, Borghese, Barberini, Pamphilj, Chigi and Rospigliosi, each family lef an enduring mark on the city. There’s Palazzo Doria Pamphilj on the busy via del Corso, decorated in the Baroque style and vaunting loggias and courtyards elegantly frescoed. Palazzo Spada in piazza Capodiferro is
also impressive. Cardinal Bernardino commissioned its construction by Borromini, the man behind the famous Galleria Prospetica. Since 1927, the building has housed the Council of State. Palazzo Farnese is nearby, in the homonymous piazza decorated with two Egyptian, granite tubs from the Baths of Caracalla. The palazzo, granted to France in 1939 for 99 years, it now serves as the French embassy and is open to the public on July 14. Palazzo Chigi in piazza Colonna was instead intended as a place to host elite parties. Bought by the Chigi family in the mid-17th century, it became the seat of the Austrian embassy in 1917, followed by the headquarters of the Ministry of the Colonies under Mussolini, then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, lastly, the Council of Ministers
since 1961. The nearby Palazzo Montecitorio has been the seat of the Chamber of Deputies since 1870. Palazzo Madama is seat of the Italian Senate since 1871, it was the Medici’s Roman residence until Cardinal Ferdinando bought Villa Medici on the Pincian Hill. The villa is currently home to the French Academy in Rome. Palazzo del Quirinale was a papal residence and since 1946 it has been the official residence of the President of the Italian Republic. The Versailles-style 18th-century Palazzo Colonna is nearby, in piazza Santi Apostoli. Assigned to the university by Pope Eugene IV, the Renaissance Palazzo della Sapienza was later modified by Francesco Borromini, who added the Church of Sant’Ivo. The building houses the State Archives today.
The best restaurants in Rome. Reservation recommended, the ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge is at your service
The visual and emotional experience of Allegrìo is complemented by food that celebrates Italy and its traditions. It begins in the morning with breakfast, and continues through business lunches and aperitifs to dinner and beyond, with a fascinating afer-dinner drinks list. Executive chef Daniele Creti offers a menu that ranges from the classics of Roman cuisine to more contemporary dishes, alongside the specialities of pizza masters Ivano Veccia and Peppe Aiello.
Fausto Milillo and Sergio Galleti take care of guests at Amarae, an elegant restaurant with a fabulous terrace overlooking Piazza Cola di Rienzo. Here the menu is decided by the sea, and the beautifully executed and cooked dishes are paired with an excellent list of wines, gins and spirits. The atmosphere is sophisticated and informal, making this the ideal place to relax and enjoy the food, always fresh and superb quality.
Carpaccio Beef Restaurant, a Steak House Boutique located next to Via Veneto, is the tale of an all-Italian story, with an elegant venue, sof atmosphere, and modern cuisine that respects Italian tradition while bringing innovation and good taste since 1893. The focus on meat and culinary techniques are the highlights of the experience one can enjoy in this beautiful seting in the heart of Rome.
Via Marche, 9 ph. +39 06 86218298
Via della Conciliazione, 4 ph. +39 06 68892774 choruscafe.it
The outstanding thing about Chorus is the innovative cooking of chef Arcangelo Dandini, who showcases high-quality ingredients and impeccable presentation. A culinary experience to remember, made even more special by the creative ideas of mixology maestro Massimo D’Addezio.
Piazza del Fico, 29 ph. +39 06 6864009 dafrancesco.it
It was back in 1957 that Francesco Boni and Amalia Tognoloni took over this venue close to Piazza Navona and created a place that has become a landmark for authentic local food. Even today, with the third generation of the family, although there are some contemporary variations, the traditional Roman recipes are ever present.
Via Francesco Carrara, 12/15 ph. +39 06 3234453 fingersrestaurants.com Gioielleria Feriozzi Fabio
A luxury Japanese restaurant offering a fabulous culinary experience, thanks to the fusion creations of chef Roberto Okabe. Superb quality, excellent service and a beautiful seting, with generous sofa seating and sof lights creating a delicate, evanescent Japanese mood for a new eastern-style Dolce Vita. To round off the evening, Finger’s Roma has a spacious lounge area devoted to mixology, where you can sample innovative cocktails.
email: f.feriozzi@inwind.it | ph. +39 066 868349 | gioielleriaferiozzi.com | via dell’Orso 65/66, Roma
Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 6 ph. +39 06 69934726 hotelhasslerroma.com
Imàgo - image and magicsummarises in just one word the philosophy behind the restaurant at the Hassler in Rome: a location where the magnificent view of the Eternal City and the flavours come together to create a unique culinary experience. Andrea Antonini has since 2018 been Executive Chef, developing a vision that puts Italian and local recipes front and centre, deconstructing and reconstructing them with exquisite technique and creative flair.
Via Boncompagni, 31/33 ph. +39 06 8543182 ormaroma.it
A fine-dining restaurant with an international outlook in the historic Ludovisi neighbourhood. Orma’s architecture is visually stunning, and the food ranges from fine dining, with a chef’s table seating four, to the formula lunch at the bistro and a cocktail bar on the terrace for hot summer nights. Ingredients are brought straight from the Orto di Orma in the Lazio countryside.
Via Aureliana, 44 ph. +39 06 42013318 osteriaquarantaquattro.com
In the historic centre of Rome, there’s a place that interweaves traditional cooking with modern touches for an unforgetable dining experience. It’s the perfect seting for dinner with friends, a business lunch or a romantic evening. The menu combines mediterranean cuisine with an ongoing quest for new combinations, and the result is a triumph of flavour and tradition. Wines come in a broad range of aromas and styles for a pleasant and lasting memory.
Pirò opened in 2015 and today it’s a modern fish restaurant located in a historic palace built in the year 1000, very close to Piazza Navona. In this welcoming and meticulously designed seting, Pirò serves simple food that showcases the natural flavours of local fish, for an unforgetable culinary experience.
Vicolo della Cancelleria, 36 ph. +39 06 68803140 piroosteriadipesce.it
At Ristorante Ai Cocci, our culinary story is the result of years of experience and passion, and guests are offered a genuine Roman food experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where pasta is prepared the old-fashioned way, desserts are home-made and all ingredients are excellent quality. Every dish tells the story of the city and our love for its traditional cuisine.
Via Luca della Robbia, 21-23 ph. +39 06 5743017 ristoranteaicocci.com
The owner Clemente Quaglia and his chef have devised a menu with an intense focus on sourcing ingredients. An enjoyable lunch venue, a place to take friends for a summer evening in Rome, or a perfect romantic dinner, sampling traditional dishes reinterpreted with a modern slant. A place to visit every day.
The restaurant just steps away from Via Veneto where the sea unveils its flavors in a refined yet informal atmosphere. Its cuisine of memories narrates the creativity of Chef Davide Cianeti with offerings of locally sourced seafood and a wine list boasting sought-after and prestigious labels. The American bar serves tapas paired with cocktails that can be enjoyed both at the counter and in the outdoor seating area.
Via Sicilia 47 ph. +39 06 5575012 damareroma.it
Piazza Cardelli, 5A/5B ph. +39 06 6880 5145 ristoranteclotilde.com
Via Appia Antica, 139 ph. +39 06 7880494 larcheologia.it
Since 1804, Ristorante L’Archeologia has told the story of the city through its food, its wine cellar and its unique experience. New forms of expression are inspired by traditional regional food and wine culture, while respect for superb ingredients is always at the heart.
Via della Vite 28 ph. +39 06 69380948 ristorantelife.com
Opened 20 years ago in a quiet, elegant street near Piazza di Spagna, Ristorante Life offers high-quality dishes based on fresh fish, meat and white and black truffles. There’s a terrace garden with a huge variety of plants, and indoor dining rooms with beautiful cosy decor. A fantastic cellar of the best Italian wines.
Via di Porta Pinciana, 14 ph. +39 06 42168838 robertonaldicollection.com
On the seventh floor of the elegant Hotel Splendide Royal, the Mirabelle restaurant offers a sensory experience on one of the most enchanting gourmet terraces in the city. Surrounded by a unique panorama, wonder and marvel intertwine amidst the Mediterranean flavors of refined cuisine and the elegance of unparalleled hospitality.
Via del Pellegrino 88 (Campo de’ Fiori)
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Not far from Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto, Tullio has been run by the same family since 1950. It all began with a small grocery shop, and has become a landmark in the city. In this informal, convivial place you can sample typical Florentine dishes (the owners are originally from Tuscany) and seasonal specialities, accompanied by a superb range of wines.
Via San Nicola da Tolentino, 26 ph. +39 06 4745560 tullioristorante.it
Storied restaurant, always a landmark in Rome for good food. Opened in 1968 by Elio Quagliarini and his wife Antonieta, it is now run by their son, Roberto. It is located in an evocative seting of rare beauty, in an historic building with medieval walls, close to Piazza del Popolo. Its ancient walls testify to the countless showbiz stars and illustrious figures who have dined here from the Sixties to today.
Via della Penna, 68 ph. +39 06 3610291 osteriastana.it
Located a short walk away from Piazza di Spagna, Unìk offers superbly creative and innovative cooking with close links to the seasons and high-quality ingredients. These are expertly prepared by the young chef Marco Costarelli, resulting in impeccable combinations of flavours, aromas and textures. An elegant and intimate, yet informal, atmosphere and friendly staff who take good care of you and enhance your culinary experience for lunch, aperitifs or dinner.
A refined restaurant and cocktail bar right in the centre of Rome, with an elegant and exquisitely retro style, where diners can give themselves over to the pleasures of traditional Roman cooking and fresh Mediterranean and seafood dishes for an unforgetable culinary experience. Outdoor seating is available.
Via del Viminale, 2 ph. +39 06 4818229
Via della Croce, 18 ph. +39 06 68589177 unikrestaurant.it
FELICE A TESTACCIO
Via Mastro Giorgio, 29 ph. +39 06 5746800 feliceatestaccio.com
HOSTARIA DA PIETRO
Via di Gesù e Maria, 18 ph. +39 06 3208816 hostariadapietro.it
MATRICIANELLA
Via del Leone, 4 ph. +39 06 6832100 matricianella.it
POLDO E GIANNA OSTERIA
Vicolo Rosini, 6/7 ph. +39 06 6893499 poldoegianna.it
TRATTORIA DA CESARE
AL CASALETTO
Via del Casaleto, 45 ph. +39 06 536015
tratoriadacesare.it
TRATTORIA DA CESARE AL PELLEGRINO
Via Del Pellegrino, 117 ph. +39 06 68801978
tratoriadacesare.it
TRATTORIA PENNESTRI
Via Giovanni da Empoli, 5 ph. +39 06 5742418
tratoriapennestri.it
TAVERNA TRILUSSA
Via del Politeama, 23 ph. +39 06 5818918 tavernatrilussa.com
ACQUOLINA**
Via del Vantaggio, 14 ph +39 06 3201590 acquolinaristorante.it
ALL’ORO*
Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 25 ph +39 06 97996907 ristorantealloro.it
AROMA*
Via Labicana, 125 ph +39 06 97615109 manfredihotels.com
ENOTECA LA TORRE**
Lungotevere delle Armi, 22 ph. +39 06 45668304 villalaetitia.enotecalatorre. group
IMÀGO*
Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 6 ph. +39 06 69934726 hotelhasslerroma.com
Cherry is a nice profumeria carryng dozens of the most exclusive and artisanal scents on the market
IL PAGLIACCIO**
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 129A ph +39 06 68809595 ristoranteilpagliaccio.com
LA PERGOLA***
Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101 ph +39 06 35092152 romecavalieri.com
PIPERO*
Corso Vitorio Emanuele II 246/248/250 ph. +39 06 68139022 piperoroma.it
ANIMA
Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 14 ph. +39 06 45249009 animaristoranteroma.it
BIVIUM RESTAURANT-CAFÉ-BAR
Piazza di San Marcello ph. +39 06 86814000 sixsenses.com
BRUNELLO BAR AND RESTAURANT
Via Vitorio Veneto, 70A ph. +39 06 06421111 rome.baglionihotels.com
CAFÈ ROMAN0
Via Borgognona, 4M
ph. +39 06 69981500 collezione.starhotels.com
COGNAC LOUNGE
Via di San Basilio, 15 ph. + 39 06 4229001 alephrome.com
FOLLIE
Via del Gianicolo 3 ph. +39 06 92590 melia.com
GIANO RESTAURANT
Via Liguria, 28 ph. +39 06 894121 gianorestaurant.com
INEO
Piazza della Repubblica, 46 ph. +39 06 48938061 ineorestaurant.com
J.K. CAFÈ
Via di Monte d’Oro, 30 ph +39 06 982634 jkroma.com
LE JARDIN DE RUSSIE
Via del Babuino, 9 ph +39 06 32888870 roccofortehotels.com
LUMEN COCKTAILS & CUISINE
Via Vitorio Emanuele Orlando, 3 ph +39 06 47092740 marriot.it
CIELO RESTAURANT
Via Sistina, 69 ph. +30 06 97793716 roccofortehotels.com
ORVM
Via Vitorio Veneto, 125 ph. + 39 06 47081 marriot.com
RISTORANTE CADORIN & LOUNGE BAR
Via Vitorio Veneto, 70 ph. + 39 06 47871 millenniumhotels.com
RISTORANTE IL VIZIO
Piazza Barberini, 23 ph. + 39 06 488933288 ristoranteilvizio.it
SAN BAYLON RISTORANTE & COCKTAIL BAR
Via di Ripeta, 232 ph. + 39 06 3222381 sanbaylon.com
SCARPETTA NYC
Via Vitorio Veneto, 60 ph. + 39 06 42010788 scarpetarestaurants.com
SETTIMO ROMAN CUISINE & TERRACE
Via Lombardia, 47 ph. + 39 06 478021 setimoristorante.it
via Metastasio 17 Roma ph. +39 068901694 www.cravattasumisura.it
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Everything you need to know to move in the city and further afield
Rome’s taxis can be booked by calling +39 06 0609, Free Now app or you can catch one at the taxi stand.
Starting price from 6:00 to 22:00 on weekdays: €3,00. Starting price from 6:00 to 22:00, weekends and holidays: €5,00.
Starting price at night from 22:00 to 6:00: €7,00.
Fixed rate from Rome city center to Fiumicino airport: €50,00. Fixed rate from Rome city center to Ciampino airport: €31,00. Rome is also covered by Uber service with cars bookable through the Uber app.
The simple, sustainable shared vehicle solution. To access the service you need
to register with operators and download the Car Sharing Roma app. The fleets of vehicles include hybrid and electric options.
register and activate the service. To hire bikes or scooters, choose one of the three operators Lime, Dot and Bird (until 2026). They can also be booked via the Uber app.
In Rome it’s quick and easy to hire a shared bicycle or scooter: just choose an operator, download the app and follow the instructions to
Rome boasts a total of 379 bus lines (including 29 night buses). The night buses replace the metro when it’s closed, and are essential for geting around the city afer midnight.
Urban lines (U) operate from 5:00 or 6:30, and the service ends at midnight. Night buses (N): operate when the metro is closed, between 00:00 and 5:00 or 6:00. Bus tickets (like
CAPALBIO
130 KM
CAPRI 270 KM
CIAMPINO
KM
FIRENZE 280 KM
FIUMICINO
FREGENE
NAPOLI
KM
KM
KM
PORTO ERCOLE 150 KM
SABAUDIA 95 KM
SPERLONGA 150 KM
metro tickets) can be bought at metro stations, tobacco shops or newspaper kiosks, or on the ATAC ROMA app. A standard ticket is valid for 100 minutes from stamping, and covers one journey on ATAC public transport. The price is € 1.50. There are also day tickets (€ 7.00), 2-day tickets (€12.50), 3-day tickets (€18.00) and other options.
The metro is an alternative way to move around the city. There are 4 lines: A (Anagnina-Batistini), B (Laurentina-Rebibbia), B1 (Laurentina-Jonio) and C
(Pantano-San Giovanni), and trains run at the weekends too.
From Sunday to Thursday, the first train is at 5:30 and the last at 23:30; on Friday and Saturday the first is at 5:30 and the last at 1:30. In August 2023, line A is partially closed for refurbishment.
Rome has 71 railway stations. The main one is Roma Termini in the city centre, Italy’s most important railway hub. The second-largest in terms of passenger numbers is Roma Tiburtina. Both are served by high-speed connections to the main Italian destinations. To reach the centre of Rome from Tiburtina, take the blue metro line B and get off at Colosseum.
Fiumicino international airport (IATA code FCO) is the largest of Rome’s airports. It is located 32 kilometres from the capital, and connected to Roma Termini by the Leonardo Express train and numerous shutle bus services. Ciampino airport is mainly used by low-cost airlines, and is 17 kilometres from the centre.
ALEPH ROME HOTEL, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
Via di S. Basilio, 15
ph. +39 06 422 9001 hilton.com
ANANTARA PALAZZO NAIADI
ROME HOTEL
Piazza della Repubblica, 48-49
ph. +39 06 489 381 anantara.com
BAGLIONI HOTEL REGINA
Via Vitorio Veneto, 72 ph. +39 06 421111
rome.baglionihotels.com
GRAND HOTEL PALACE
Via Vitorio Veneto, 70 ph. +39 06 47871 millenniumhotels.com
HOTEL DE RUSSIE
Via del Babbuino, 9 ph. +39 06 328881 roccofortehotels.com
HOTEL DE LA VILLE
Via Sistina, 69 ph. +39 06 977 931 roccofortehotels.com
HOTEL D’INGHILTERRA ROMA STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE
Via Bocca di Leone, 14 ph. +39 06 699811 collezione.starhotels.com
HOTEL HASSLER
Piazza Trinita dei Monti, 6 ph. +39 06 699340 hotelhasslerroma.com
INTERCONTINENTAL ROME AMBASCIATORI PALACE
Via Vitorio Veneto, 62 ph. +39 06 47493 ihg.com
J.K.PLACE ROMA
Via di Monte d’Oro, 30 ph. +39 06 982 634 jkroma.com
PALAZZO MANFREDI
Via Labicana, 125 ph. +39 06 77591380ù manfredihotels.com
PALAZZO RIPETTA
Via di Ripeta, 231 ph. +39 06 3231144 palazzoripeta.com
ROME CAVALIERI, A WALDORF ASTORIA HOTELS
Via Alberto Cadlolo 101 ph. +39 06 35091 romecavalieri.com
ROMA LUXUS
Largo Angelicum, 4 ph: +39 06 32091281 romaluxushotel.com
SINA BERNINI BRISTOL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
Piazza Barberini, 23 ph. +39 06 488931 sinahotels.com
SIX SENSES ROME
Piazza di San Marcello ph. +39 06 86814000 sixsenses.com
SOFITEL ROMA VILLA BORGHESE
Via Lombardia, 47 ph. +39 06 478021 sofitelrome.com
THE H’ALL TAILOR SUITE
Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 23/25 ph.+39 06 32110128 thehallroma.com
THE ROME EDITION
Salita di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 14 ph. +39 06 45249000 marriot.com
THE ST. REGIS ROME
Via Vitorio Emanuele
Orlando, 3 ph. +39 06 47091 marriot.com
THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR ROMA
Via Vitorio Veneto, 125 ph. +39 06 47081 marriot.com
VILLA AGRIPPINA
GRAN MELIA
Via del Gianicolo, 3 ph. +39 06 925901 melia.com
W ROME
Via Liguria, 26/36 ph. +39 06 894121 marriot.com
FIUME HOTEL
Via Brescia, 6 ph. +39 06 8543000 hotelfiume-roma.com
HOTEL OXFORD
Via Boncompagni, 89 ph. +39 06 420 3601 hoteloxford.com
RADISSON BLU GHR
Via Domenico Chelini, 41 ph. +39 06 802291 radissonhotels.com
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PIAZZA BARBERINI
VIADEIFORIIMPERIALI
PIAZZA GALENO
PIAZZALE DI PORTA PIA
VIAPALESTRO
PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA PIAZZA DEL CINQUECENTO PIAZZA INDIPENDENZA STAZIONE TERMINI
TERMINI
P.ZZA VITTORIO EMANUELE II
PIAZZA S. GIOVANNI IN LATERANO
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