Hotel Des Artistes Rome Travel Guide

Our Blogger: Vanda

2010 It is truly a banner year for Caravaggio! If you love art this is the right time to enjoy this special event! An exhibition dedicated to the famous and celebrated, “Lombard genius” in a new vision and updated.

The exhibition will include many of Caravaggio’s most representative works, including the Bacchus from Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, the David With the Head of Goliath from the Borghese Gallery in Rome, the Musicians from the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Lute Player from the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Amor Vincit Omnia from the Staatliche Museum in Berlin, and numerous other masterpieces from many of the most important museums in Italy and around the world.

So, a public a new and stimulating opportunity to appreciate the work of Caravaggio and the uniqueness of his work.

For individuals the booking is not required. You buy tickets at the Quirinal ticket office. For groups and schools reservation is required to charge.

Our Hotels, Hotel Des Artistes and Yes Hotel are in a perfect location. Stay with us and enjoy your holiday!

Our Blogger: Jona

Perhaps the name Serj Tankian might not be that well-known to mainstream audiences but he is one of the most provocative and original American musicians. He is the lead singer of System of a Down, an American alternative band whose main characteristic is the combination of heavy Rock sounds and left wing political commitment.

Tankian will visit Italy next July to present his solo album Elect the Dead Symphony , a reinterpretation of the major successes of System of a Down. The singer will be accompanied by an orchestra composed by as many as 45 musicians from the Italian Philharmonic. This is, without a doubt a great opportunity for the fans of System of a Down, and for those curious to discover what classicaly trained musicians can do when offered material originally composed with the viscerality of hard rock in mind.

The two Italian dates are set for July 4 at Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan and july 5 at the prestigious Roman Auditorium Parco della Musica as a part of the annual review July Sounds Good.

Tickets for the date range from € 30 to Milan € 45 exclusive right to advance. The prices for the tickets of the Roman concert will be the same. If you are visiting Rome to attend the concert, don’t hesitate to make a reservation at Hotel Des Artistes, located only minutes away from the venue!

 Our Blogger: Rhodora

The tram is one of the oldest  means of transportation by rail, mainly used for public transport city. Now, from historical means of transport they become true mobile restaurants, which offer the opportunity to stop in front of the most charming places in the city.

The Trambelcanto is one of the oldest, built on the thirties but perfectly restored and refurnished with every comfort, driving his passengers on a journey where you can listen singers or professional musicians playing live the most famous italian arias and not only. On the meanwhile you can dine by candlelight, as in a real restaurant, during a stop at Park Celio overlooking the Colosseum and the Fori Imperiali.

The ingredients of Tramjazz are high level quality: the beauty of Rome, the deliciousness of food, but also the originality and quality of proposals music and musicians who participate.

The departure takes place every Friday at 9 pm from Piazza di Porta Maggiore. In this vintage trams  passengers will travel for about 3 hours in the most picturesque routes in the center of the capital, in the company of professional musicians

For dinner you will taste the typical Italian products, cheese, wine, and delicious meet or fish disches.

Buon viaggio e Buon appetito, on board the tram between  restautraditional flavors and hints of romance!

Our Blogger: Vanda

During a guided visit visitors to this exhibition will have to chance to see the Ara Pacis in full color, as stood originaly. The feat will be made using  projections of light. Besides, the meaning of the reliefs will be illustrated by an actor who will  read as well classic Roman texts  that will deepen the message of it: a passage from the VIII book of the Eneide, where Virgilio narrates the foundation of Lavinio and the prodigy of the white sow; a passage on the meaning of the deities of the country; and the pages in which Tito Livio is questioned on the origins, the greatness and the decadence of Rome.

The technique of projection has been updated and renewed projectors will allow to modify and to modulate the profiles and the colors in real time. Even if over thousand years of permanence underground on Campo Marzio has cancelled from the monument any trace of color, experts have demonstrated almost beyond doubt that originaly the altar was very colorful, as were most sculptures in ancient Rome; the use of the colors on monuments was usual, even if we all have in our imagination the color-less versions found nowadays in museums and books everywhere.

The choice of the single shades for “the Colors of the Ara Pacis” has been operated on the base of comparisons with other ancient Roman paintings, especially from pompei with the Greek-Roman sculpture.

Our locations are not far from the museum,so when you’re planning to come to Rome check on www.hoteldesartistes.com or www.yeshotelrome.com, your ideal options for a perfect vacation in the Eternal City.

Our Blogger: Rhodora

-Rhodora has prepared for you a list with everything you must have on your table to celebrate the perfect Italian easter.

The Christian Easter is preceded by a period of penitence called Lent, which lasts 40 days.

In the last few days before Easter Sunday, in Italy, as in many Catholic countries, you will find different religious rites the evoke the Passion of Christ.
On the night of Friday, the streets are lit by torches and are crossed by crowded processions. Sometimes penitents are barefoot or in chains to make it more difficult and tiring journeys of redemption.

In the last few days before Easter Sunday, in Italy, as in many Catholic countries, you will find different religious rites the evoke the Passion of Christ.

Food is a central element. Italians love to meet on Sunday Easter to enjoy a good meal together. The food changes from region to region but  you might find  dishes common to everbody.

Here are the main ones:
1. Easter breakfast
The families of the central regions of Italy usually prepare a basket for the Easter breakfast. This basket contains a Easter capocollo, white wine and boiled eggs decorated with different colours by children. During Saturday before Easter, Italian used to go to  church for the basket blessing, according to a Catholic rite.

2. Bread and cakes
Under the period of Easter bread is enriched. There are several examples of Easter breads and cakes. The ingredients that are mostly used in all of them are cheese, bacon, olives, eggs and butter.

4. Lamb
As in many other Christian countries, the lamb is an important symbol of Easter and is the main dish for Easter dinner. One of the most famous specialties is the roast leg of lamb.

6. The Easter Dove This is the largest dessert in Easter and the most common gift that you can receive when you decide to invite someone over to Easter dinner. This is a cake shaped like a dove, covered with sugar and almonds.

7. Easter Eggs Italian children can’t wait to eat some chocolate eggs and discover the surprise inside of them!

Make a reservation at Hotel Des Artistes or Yes Hotel and enjoy this and many other Italian traditions!

Our blogger: Raul

-Raul rambles abut snow, miracles and the beauty of Rome

Today we had real snow in Rome for the first time in 25 years! (as we promptly reported on our brand-new Twitter account!)

I, being my usual lazy self, was sleeping this morning but the staff at the hotel managed to take the photos you are seeing on this post.

Snow is always a big event in Rome. We don’t have it very often over here and when it comes it’s always special, no matter how much it can slow down your day or the traffic. It brings out the child inside everyone. The local newspapers have covered extensively our 3 centimenters of snow and have asked readers to upload their photos, which they have done with enthusiasm. For a couple of days you will see some extra smiles on the streets.

Just to get an idea of how a peculiar an event is snow in Rome, consider that it’s literally considered a miracle. You can check the entire story on this previous post, but in short, according to the legend surrounding the foundation of Santa Maria Maggiore (a very important church located near Hotel Des Artistes and Yes Hotel) the location of the church was determined by the miracolous aparition of snow in that very spot of the city. In fact, every year the miracle is commemorated with petals of whites roses being thrown from the top of the basilica,  due to Rome’s notorious lack of real snow.

I guess this was a very special moment for those visiting Rome these days. It might be seen as a special wink from the city. But you know? I don’t think you have to wait other 25 years to have a special moment in Rome. This magical city has something to tell to everyone. All you have to do is come here ready to be greeted by the city with your own, personal miracle.

Our Blogger: Marcelo.

Magic exists… Are you ready for the proof?

Get ready then for SUPERMAGIC 2010, an event full of ‘’Mistery’’!!!

That is actually the name of this new edition of SUPERMAGIC 2010: ‘’Mistery’’.  This Magic Show, will take the audience into a new world: beyond the rational limit, a big party full of surprises that will challenge your mental schemes.

Traditional and Modern Magic: A mix of the latest technology in audio and video special sffects and ancient secrets to lead the audience into a different dimension…

For this SUPERMAGIC 2010 Rome has selected the best international ‘’Magic Stars’’  from around the world for a unique experience. Among the performers we’ll have:

A real star, the most famous Hand of the world!  The”Hand” of Addams Family fame. This legendary TV show, a satirical and very funny inversion of the ideal American family, that conquered the TV audience around the world…

Jordan Gomez: An amazing French magician , his number achieved  great success in the World Championship of Magic in China in 2009…

Alberto and Laura Giorgi:  winners of numerous awards including the Mandrake D’Or in Paris.

Ardan James: a unique mime U.S. presented its irresistible number around the world having countless awards.

Gaetano Triggiano: the amazing Italian illusionist, is touring the world with his outstanding play Tabla, staged by Serge Denoncourt, the director of Cirque du Soleil…

Arno: a brilliant French magician , bringing up splendid parrots, cockatoos and colourful macaws. Indeed  a remarkable number from a  Mandrake d’Or winner…

MISTERY SUPERMAGIC 2010 is built and run by a staff consisting of magicians and illusionists to keep the secrets behind every great trick.

Vito Lupo, special events consultant for Disney in Florida, is the director of the new edition of SUPERMAGIC 2010 (he won the world championship conjurer of magic).

SUPERMAGIC 2010 ‘’MISTERY’’

WHERE: Teatro Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, Rome

WHEN: 22 to 31 January 2010,

Every evening at 21, Saturday at 16.30 and 21 hours Sunday 18, Thursday rest.

the seventh edition of the Festival of Magic, Supermagic 2010

FURTHER INFO: http://www.supermagic.it

TICKETS:from € 15.00 to € 30

HOW TO GET THERE:From our locations Hotel Des Artistes Rome and Yes Hotel Rome just get the bus 910 from Termini Station (Direction Mancini) and get off at Stop MELOZZO DA FORLI (30 minutes total trip)

Check www.hoteldesartistes.com or www.yeshotelrome.com to find accomodation for this dates!

Our blogger: Wanda

The Auditorium Parco della Musica will be also an active protagonist of this Christmas 2009. To depart next Saturday and up to the day of the Epiphany, games, shows, concerts, gastronomy, open markets and shows they will be protagonists of the Christmas Auditorium 2009.

There is it is also for the children of it with the marionettes of the “Betrayals and fidelity” of Mimmo Cuticchio, but also the nativity, the manger and the puppets of the festival “Her Hands.”

There will be some Christmas songs, a Gospel Festival, ice skating and the market of the Caravanserai.

The schedule is the following:

From Monday to Thursday the opening time is from 14 to  21:00.v from 2 pm to 24, the Saturday from the hours 10 to 02 and the Sunday from the hours 10 to 24.

On December 24 from the hours 10 to 18; from December 21st 2009 to January 6 2010: every day from the hours 09 to 24. Saturday from the hours 09 to 02; 31 December from 09 to 01

Besides, during December the best choral formations of gospel and spiritual of the United States will bring their powerful spirituality to add a different touch to the Christmas in Rome.

The Caravanserai Market
Exhibition of jewels and accessories , sculptures, clothing for woman, man and children, glasses and objects of furnishings, pictures and carpets, toys and different desserts.

Why are you wating for? Make a reservation at Yes Hotel or Hotel Des Artistes and have the best Christmas of your life!

Our Blogger: Wanda

From half of November, the road is all in descent toward one of the most important festivities: Christmas, and one of the most Italian traditions during this season is that of the Nativity scenes.

If you take a walk for the historical center remember that on Piazza del Popolo you will find a very interesting exhibition of 100 scenes of nativity.

Every year Rome celebrates Christmas with this national exhibition, that this year will take place from November 23 rd 2009 to January 6 th 2010 on the Bramante Room. it has on display Nativity scenes coming from most Italian regions and from various foreign Countries of Europe, of Africa, of Latin America and of Asia: works of artists and Italian artisans and foreigners, that belong to museums and private or corporative collections, or to cultural associations.

Within the Show is also realized this year the Workshop “Playing with the Nativity scene” .The entrance ticket to the exhibition gives you the right to participate in the Laboratory (previous booking); children from 4 to 11 years can build characters of the Nativity scene,  under the supervision of specialized staff. Every child will be allowed to keep his creations.

Sala del Bramante – via G. D’Annunzio (Piazza del Popolo)
Ingresso: tutti i giorni dalle 9:30 alle 20:00
Per informazioni: 06-85357191/06-8542355        
email: rdnsrl@tiscalinet.it
website: www.presepi.it

Tickets:                                                                                                   Weekdays: full € 4,50, discounted € 3,50
Holydays and pre-holidays: full € 5,00, discounted € 4,00

Piazza del popolo is only a 15 min. subway trip away from Yes Hotel and Hotel Des Artistes! We’re waiting for you to have a wonderful Christmas…!!!

Our Blogger: Arianna

During November will be possible to enjoy many interesting dance performances in Rome’s Opera House. The firt of them is the ballet L’Heure Exquise. Coming from an adaptation of Happy Days written by Samuel Beckett, this ballet has been planned for Carla Fracci, unforgettable dancer of classic ballet.

The Opera House in Rome

The story behind the ballet its so simple and at the same time goes straight at the bottom of your heart. The main character is Whinny who lives her life buried to the waist on the sand. Apparently she is very happy about her life. looks like she doesn’t care about her condition which is an obstacle for a normal existence. Every day is in fact an happy day.

She is not alone  inside the sand. In fact his husband lives with her behind her shoulders. He has an empty skull and still can literally drag his body outside the sand.

During the second act Whinny is buried till the neck. Still she continues to claim that is a happy day. In particular she has got a gun inside her bag which is representative of all the drama. In fact she is afraid her husband can use it but really firing herself that will be an admission that is not an happy day.

The beauty of dance in Rome

Another tempting possibility for those who enjoy art is the famous ballet The Swan Lake, that will be performed throughout November. This classic will delight you, and will make your trip to Rome even more memorable. For reservations of further information, visit the official site of the Opera House of Rome, located only a couple of minutes away from Yes Hotel and Hotel Des Artistes, your best options to discover the best of Rome.