Hotel Des Artistes Rome Travel Guide

Finalmente Roma tiene un nuevo papa.

El mundo se mostro sorprendido al descubrir que la eleccion habia sido mas rapida de lo esperado, pero la sopresa mayor fue descubrir que el nuevo papa – que tomara el nombre de Francesco, o Francisco en espanol- no era otro que Jorge Mario Bergoglio, arzobispo de Buenos Aires, quien no habia sido incluido en ninguna de las listas preliminares elaboradas por expertos en cuestiones vaticanas y por los genios de las probabilidades de las casas de apuestas de todo el mundo. Como se dice en Roma, quien entra al conclave como papa sale como cardenal.

Vista en retrospectiva, la eleccion del arzobispo Bergoglio- quien sera el primer papa “extra-europeo” de la historia-  es una eleccion inteligente. Se trata de un hombre austero, quien eligio su nombre como homenaje a San Francisco de Asis y que sin duda dara a la iglesia calor humano y fuerza, eso sin mencionar las inmensas reservas de apoyo y devocion que lo respaldan en America Latina, donde la mayor parte de la pobacion profesa la fe catolica.

El proximo domingo el papa Francisco ofrecera su primer Angelus, la bendicion publica que los papas ofrecen cada semana a medio dia. Sera sin duda una gran oportunidad para presenciar un evento historico! Si necesita ayuda o informacion para encontrar alojamiento en Roma, no dude en contactarnos por e-mail. o usando nuestro sitio de internet, para que asi obtenga las tarifas mas convenientes en la Ciudad Eterna.

So, we finally have a Pope.

The world was surprised to learn the election was so quick, but was even more surprised to learn that the new pope – who will go under the name Francesco, or Francis in English- was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, who wasn’t included in any of the preliminary lists made by Vatican experts and probability whizzes at the gambling companies around the world. As the  Roman saying  goes, whoever enters the conclave as a pope, leaves as a cardinal.

With hindsight, the election of archbishop Bergoglio, who will become the first pope to arrive from outside Europe, is a smart one. An austere man who chose his papal name inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, he is sure to bring warmth and vigour to the church he is called to lead, that without mentioning the immense reserve of devotion and support he will find in Latin America, where the majority of the population is catholic.

Next Sunday, Pope Francis will offer his first Angelus, the public blessing the pope offers every week at noon. It will be a great opportunity to be part of a historical event! If you need help with your accomodation in Rome, don’t hesitate to contact us, or check our website to get the  best rates in the Eternal City!

Next Sunday we’ll have a new edition of the Rome Marathon. Athletes from all around the world will visit the city to compete but also to admire one of the most beautiful and suggesting cities while doing so.

Since is more than likely that the official ceremony to present the new pope will also take place on Sunday mayor Alemanno has already announced that if that should be the case, the papal ceremony will take place during the morning and the marathon will be moved to the evening, so people visiting the city that day can expect a day full of surprises and emotions.

Want to join in the fun? Make a booking with us through our website or make an inquiry by e-mail, we’ll be happy to offer you the best rates for accommodation in Rome!

Today, cardinals from all around the world will meet in Rome to elect a new leader for the catholic church.

According to the Italian media there are a couple of strong names, namely cardinal Scola from Milano and cardinal Scherer from Sao Paolo but none of them seems to be able to get the 77 votes that are necessary to reach the majority of the preferences. Specialists do not expect a quick decision but it’s almost certain that the new pope will be elected before the week ends, probably on Sunday, a possibility that the city council has already contemplated, making arrangements to move the annual city marathonf from the morning to the evening in case Sunday turns out to be the big day.

Tonight rains in Rome and there is in the air a feel of anticipation while the eyes and cameras of the world turn to the Sistine chapel waiting for the white smoke signal that will open the next chapter in the history of catholicism.

Want to witness history? check our availability on-line or send us an e-mail to book your accommodation for this memorable day.

Old school still rocks!

Deep Purple, the band that has made ​​the history of rock, after two years of absence from the stage, will perform on July 22, 2013  at the Hippodromo delle  Capannelle here in Rome

There is also a lot of waiting for their new album, their first in eight years since the successful “Rapture of the Deep.” The album recordings have brought the band to close the studio for much of the last  year, bringing the painful decision to give up the summer tour of 2012.

The title of the new album has not yet been revealed, but the statements of vocalist Ian Gillan and guitarist Steve Morse suggest a record that will leave a mark. Morse makes it clear that the same could be one of the latest in the band’s studio. The eight years that separate  “Rapture of the Deep” allowed the English education to tap into a multitude of material written in this period. Therefore legitimate to expect a work worthy of the best Deep Purple.

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There are few singers as talented and enigmatic as Leonard Cohen and whose work keeps eliciting so much interest after a career that spans more tha 40 years.

Mr Cohen was already an accomplished poet when his first record, The Songs of Leonard Cohen, saw the light in 1967 and indeed his attitudes towards art and fame are more those of a writer or a mystic poet that those of a rockstar. A New Yorker’s recent review of one of his performances portrayed him as an elder sage, not singing but uttering words with a voice that told itself stories through timbre and emphasys only.

mr Cohen will be performing at the Centrale Live Foro Italico July 7, 2013 at 21:00 PM. To get there from Yes Hotel or Hotel Des Artistes,  take the Bus 910 from the station Termini and get off at the stop ” LGT THAON DI REVEL/FORO ITALICO”; then follow this map.

For the first time in Rome  you can enjoy the world of chocolate: Ciok in Rome, from February 9 to March 10

Is start in rome  by appointment from 9 February to 14 March with Ciok in Rome, the first Roman event entirely dedicated to chocolate.

Scheduled at the Montemartini, in Ostiense, introduces us to the magical world of chocolate in all its facets, from history to craft production, its representations in art and cinema to the traditions of the great companies

The typical post-industrial atmosphere of the Ostiense, celebrated by the cinema and the artists, will be the backdrop to the “Chocolate Factory” recreated the premises of the “Central Montemartini John”, a unique example of industrial archeology.

Ciok in Rome is an exhibition through which artisans, businesses, shops, associations, producers have to the general public for the first time involved in an amazing project come to life thanks to which synergies, business relationships and new business. It ‘a village with attention to every detail, for an itinerary that, through the great Italian tradition, reaching regional markets, celebrating the pride of the most important culinary traditions of Italy.

Pralines, tablets, sculptures, teddy bears, mugs of hot chocolate without the calories here is the most popular delicacies not to be missed during the gourmet event.

Exhibition February   9 to 14 of February 2013
- The artisans and the master chocolatiers -

Free entrance
Hours:

Saturday 09/02
Opening hours 12:30
Hours open to the public 12:30 to 22:00

Sunday  10/02

Monday 11/02

Wednesday 13/02

Tuesday 12/02 and

Valentine’s Day Thursday 14/02
10:00 to 22:00

MontemartiniVia Ostiense 106 – 00154 Rome

So there is no way to miss this greats events! Contact us through our websites or Hotel Des Artistes to make a booking

There is not much to say when we talk about Le Corbusier, the man was a genius who pushed the boundaries of art and architecture.With the exhibition “L’Italia di Le Corbusier” (”Ler Corbusier’s Italy), the museum MAXXI pays homage to this indisputable figure of modern architecture.

Sketches, paintings, photographs and watercolors arranged on wooden panels positioned into the pages of a book to read and follow Le Corbusier’s artistic evolution.

The material displayed covers themes such as Michelangelo and Palladio in the period between 1907 and 1922 , comparisons with the works of Carrà, Morandi and Severini, the relationship with the rationalist architecture , Figini, Pollini the  interest for the arts after World War II,  the design of the new hospital Venice and the Center Olivetti Calculation of Rho.

An exhibition that is a true journey through the oeuvre of an artist who has marked his time and that of posterity.

MAXXI Museum

Via Guido Reni, 4 (Red subway line, station Flaminio + Tram 2)

Timetable: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00, Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00

Prices: 11 euros , 8 euro riduced

It appears that being the son or daughter of a famous artists isn’t easy, that’s why we don’t find in art many examples of artistic dinasties. One the happy exceptions are the Bruegels, a family of Flemish painters whose work will be on display at the Chiostro del Bramante Museum until June 3, 2013.

The exhibition follows  the four generations of Bruegels drawing a parallel beetwen their artistic evolution and the  vicisitudes of their personal lives. To the contemporary eye the work of the Bruegel dinasty might appear odd at times; it uses the same moralistic and sometimes grotesque perspective used by Hyeronimus Bosch, a contemporary of the Bruegels whose surreal slant is greatly appreciated by modern painters.

The Chiostro del Bramante is open everyday from 10:00 until 20:00 (until 21:00 Saturdays and Sundays). To reach the museum from Yes Hotel or Hotel Des Artistes, go to the station Termini, take the bus 64 for for 10 stops and then get off at Corso Vittorio Emanuele/ Navona.

Once upon a time lived in the kingdom of Duloc a greenish, foul-mouthed and a bit ‘gruff ogre named Shrek.

His perfect life was quiet and happy until he was disturbed by a horde of enchanted creatures guilty of messing up his peaceful swamp. The creatures were the victims of an edict of Lord Farquaad, the local prince, who wanted all the enchanted creatures out of his kingdom. Among them, there was a friendly and talkative Donkey, who soon became Shrek’s faithful companion of adventures.

In an effort to solve this annoying situation, Shreck and Donkey head together to the castle of Lord Farquaad whose only concern however, is to be crowned king and this can only happen if he marry a princess.
This is how our two heroes end up trying to save Princess Fiona, locked in the tower of a castle guarded by a dragoness as  the deal with the stupid and wicked prince is: if Shrek will liberate Fiona, he can have back his quiet life in the swamp…

Will the extravagant character win the heart of his Princess? Will he be able to simply go back to his quiet but lonely swamp after having made so many friends and living such and adventure? Join Shrek and his loyal friend Donkey in their adventure to rescue Princess to find ithe answers!

The musical version of this Pixar hit that has been a box office hit in New York, London and Paris and now  is also in in Rome at the “Teatro Olimpico” from 14th February until 24th February 2013

For tickets and info click here.

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