Parlare di Mario Testino, probabilmente il più grande fotografo di moda del mondo, incute soggezione e rispetto. Oltre quarant’anni di carriera punteggiata di scatti straordinari ma anche di attività come direttore creativo, guest editor, fondatore di musei, collezionista d’arte, filantropo e imprenditore, lo hanno reso una figura centrale nel panorama della creatività e dell’immaginazione, ben oltre l'universo fashion.
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Ai Musei Capitolini, nel giardino di Villa Caffarelli, l'imponente ricostruzione, in dimensioni reali, del Colosso di Costantino innaugurato il 6 febbraio 2024.
La statua, alta circa 13 metri, è stata realizzata attraverso tecniche di ricostruzione innovative, partendo dai pezzi originali del IV secolo d. C. conservati nei Musei Capitolini
Tra le opere più importanti dell'antichità, con i suoi 13 metri circa...
Nel cuore della Dolce Vita, la terrazza del Grand Hotel Flora
Roma, continua la rinascita di via Veneto con l’apertura della panoramica terrazza dallo charme raffinato del Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora che spalancherà le sue porte dal primo giugno. Un indirizzo che apre le porte a romani e non solo, per risvegli golosi con vista, romantici aperitivi, eleganti cene...
What we know today as “trade” or the exchange of goods and services, is incredibly complex. But when compared to the Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali, one is forced to examine our own complexity, and wonder if this complexity is even a relevant factor of comparison. Ancient Romans might have used a different currency, spoken a different...
I had the pleasure of visiting Trajans market in Rome. The museum, located a short walk from the Roman forum and colosseum, is beautifully restored, showing off the ancient walls that have held the market hundreds of years ago. Thought to be an ancient market, it provides a priceless glance into daily life in ancient Rome. With the Roma...
Trajan’s market is a beautiful museum that displays roman history. Throughout the museum, there are many artifacts such as ancient statues and archeological objects. Pictured above are brick stamps from Trajan’s Market. The brick stamps tell the story of this structure’s construction.
The sign states “Under the reign of the emperor Domitian (A.D. 81-96), work began with the...
A trip to Trajan's Market, Rome
Do you like history and do you like museums? If so, Trajan's Market, located in Rome is the destination for you. Rome has more history than other places in the world and if you want to see how it all started, visit the Trajan's Market.
What is Trajan's Market?
Trajan's Market is an area that makes...
Low Cost for a Rich Experience
As a student studying abroad in Rome, Italy, I have four short months to see and learn as much as possible. This unique opportunity to visit presented itself from the recommendations of a professor. It was a wonderful experience that I hadn’t heard about before and was very reasonably priced.
Pro Tip: If you are a...
What is in the Museum?
In Museo di Traiano Mercati, there are over 40,000 ancient fragments documented and inventoried in the Museum today. The museum is an archaeological complex with artefacts and architecture specific to Rome. You can see the archaeological evolution in various ways throughout the museum. You can view Roman military fortresses and noble residences. Not only does...
Mercati Di Traiano
So you’re in Rome for the weekend. Where do you even start with planning? There are a multitude of museums, monuments, art pieces, and restaurants to choose from. With only a few days, there is no way to hit it all.
However, with help from this blog you can find the ‘must-dos,’ starting with one of my...
