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Jan 14 2013

Tebaldi apartment in Rome

Publicado por Habitat Blog en Apartments,Rome

Luxurious apartment in Rome, few meters from Campo dei Fiori. Centrally located and furnished with great taste and attention to detail, it welcomes you in a warm and relaxing atmosphere for an unforgettable stay in the Eternal City. Up to 3 people.

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Sunny, central 60sqmt apartment: right in the heart of the historic center, few meters from Campo dei Fiori and all other places of tourist interest such as Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps.

Furnished with elegance and high quality, with sophisticated lighting and beautiful beamed ceilings. You can relax in the comfortable living room with sofas, TV and panoramic view. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen. The master bedroom offers a beautiful view over the rooftops of Rome. Single room and bathroom with tub / shower complete the apartment. Ideal for couples or families.

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The apartment is located in one of the most known areas in the city, is the one that stick to your mind, where a magical dimension opens up. The extraordinary character of a place like this bases on the simplicity with what daily life mixes up with the most antique and imposing art.

 This is Rome, of course. In any case, you can’t miss:

Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, the Campidoglio, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna, Trinita dei Monti

Are you seduced by this apartment? Book it now and don’t hesitate to check our other apartments in Rome!

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Apr 16 2012

Vatican City

BETWEEN GRANDIOSITY AND INVISIBILITY

It's so famous, well known, beautiful to see, misterious to think, hard to exactly discover.

I'm talking about the Vatican City, and want to tell something about it just passing through numbers, because too many poeple before me used words.

- 800 people: population
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44 hectares (23 covered by gardens)

This makes Vatican City the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population.

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- 1929: Lateran Treaty established it
- 1,2 km of railway
- 284 columns, 88 pillars, 140 sculptures: St. Peter's Colonnade
- 23.000 mq: St Peter's interior, the biggest in the world

 

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- 500 years ago Vatican Museums Born by discovering the sculpture of Laocoön. Pope Julius II sent Giuliano da Sangallo and Michelangelo Buonarroti, who were working at the Vatican, to examine the discovery. On their recommendation, the pope immediately purchased the sculpture from the vineyard owner.

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The pope put the sculpture of Laocoön and his sons in the grips of a sea serpent on public display at the Vatican exactly one month after its discovery. Now the Vatican Museums are among the greatest museums in the world, since they display works from the immense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries.

- 84 km and 35,000 volumes: Vatican Secret Archives

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… So may be 50% of this small, incredible place is inaccessible.
But you have another 50% to visit that will surely take you a lot of time!

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Mar 15 2012

Pantheon Roma

"Every one soon or late comes round by Rome."

Robert Browning Hamilton

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The Pantheon, or simply the Rotonda, as the Romans call it, is perhaps the most special building in Rome, and the very model of all modern temples: Michelangelo himself considered it a divine and not human.

With its simplicity and grandiosity at the same time, the Pantheon in Rome makes an immediate impression on visitors who never forget it. It is one of the main actraction in the Italian capital and one of the most interesting Dome in the world.

It was the largest dome in the world before the Florence Cathedral by Brunelleschi was constructed in 15 century. At the beginning, it was built as a Roman temple (by Agrippa in the I century b. C.): the name, coming from the ancient Greek, means temple of all gods – τό Πάνθειον (ἱερόν)

Later it was consecrated as a Catholic Church. There is an impressive mixture of different architectural styles: for example the huge, 60 tons weighing columns used for the portico were quarried in Egypt.

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(credits: tesoridiroma.net)

The particularity is at the top of the dome where there is a large opening, the oculus, which was the only source of light with almost 9 meters of diameter. A curiosity about the oculus is its'"stack effect": in fact, when it rains, the airs leads to fragmentation of the drops of water, so it seems it does not rain inside. The dome is bigger than the St. Peter's one.

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(credits: tore urnes)

Trust me: Rome is full of treasures, you can find incredible things at any corners. But some places have more magician than others. Pantheon is on the the top 5.

INFO

The Pantheon is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on holidays that fall on weekdays except for Christmas Day, New Year's Day and May 1, when it is closed.

Admission is free

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Feb 07 2012

BIG BLU Fair Roma

BIG BLU goes international with 6th edition

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Here we are, for another and more international edition of BIG BLU, the global exhibition on leisure marine and all kinds of  marine activities that will open its door next 18th of February until the 26th, with a dense calendar of events.

The forthcoming edition will stage 5 different areas, to completely discover the nautical world, the sea and the many activities related to, hosting cultural events, meetings and congresses, interactive and experience areas, water sports, innovation products and much more.

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First and well known the BOAT SHOW is the theme area presenting motor boats up to 60’, open and fly, sailing boats, boat accessories, equipment, services and complements for leisure marine, navigation and nautical tourism.

GOMMOSHOW, in its 11th edition, is the theme area focusing on RIBs, inflatable boats and trailed marine products.

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OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE, on its second edition, is a new exhibition on Camper, Open Air Tourism and all the ways to enjoy this more and more common increasingly widespread travel style.

WORLD FISHING is the sports fishing show, at its 4th edition, dedicated to all products and news and OBIETTIVO MARE, totally focused on environmental strategies.

Where

International Airport:  the exhibition center is only 5km from “Leonardo da Vinci”, 12 min by taxi, 6 min by train (two stops) through FR1 Regional Railway, departures every 15 min.

Motorway: with two lanes that run parallel to the Autostrada Roma Fiumicino, to and from the exhibition center, direct access is granted by car to the G.R.A. (the Grande Raccordo Anulare di Roma) connecting to the motorway network around Roma as well as to all the “consular” roads accessing the city.

Railway: the railroad FR1 allows simple and immediate connection through the exhibition center and city center, with dedicated stop "Fiera di Roma" for people coming from Fiumicino Airport and main city stations (Trastevere, Ostiense, Tiburtina).

When: 18-26 February 2012

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Jan 12 2012

Tevere Classic Apartment in Rome

Cozy loft in Trastevere between legends and design

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Everybody knows Trastevere is one of the most fascinating area in Rome. Perhaps few people know the curious legends are told around these ancient stones.

Here life vibrates continuously through small ancient streets and squares, creating a magical atmosphere, friendly, funny, halfway between the grandeur of Roman architecture and the warmth of its people.

Right in Trastevere district is located Tevere Classic Apartment, lovely and comfortable loft, perfect for a couple discovering Rome from its heart.

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The apartment provides a sleeping area with large double bed and wardrobe, and many amenities for a pleasent stay such as Lcd TV, an open-kitchen with dining table and all modern equipement, free internet (LAN) connection.

When there, you will easly move around walking or by bus. Must see is Gianicolo hill from where you will have a breathtaking view of the ciy: especially beautiful at sunset when the lights make the scene incredibly romantic and Rome releases its eternal beauty.

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Don't miss as well Santa Maria in Trastevere Church: a part from its clear enchant, many legends and stories are told about this place. It is said to be the oldest church in the all Rome (III century), and the same we can say for the fountain in front.

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About 2,000 years ago right here took place a mysterious phenomenon. According to legend a day of 38 BC a jet of oil suddenly began to gush from the ground. At this miraculous phenomenon was given the name Fons Olei (source of oil). Over the years we have begun to give different meanings to the event.

According to the first Christian version, the miracle would have foretold the birth of Christ. It was probably the reason that prompted Christians to ask the Emperor Alexander Severus (third century) to give them the Meritorious Taberna, a hospice for wounded soldiers located at this site, and then to build upon the first church.

Nowadays you can sit in Santa Maria in Trastevere Square, waiting for some miracles or simply enjoying the miracle' s Roman beauty as it is during your lovely vacations in Tevere Classic Apartment!

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credits photo gianicolo: romasensazionale.wordpress.com

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