The airport Fiumicino (FCO) in Roma, Italy is the most important airport of the capital city of Italy and the homebase of the airline Allitalia. It was opened in 1960, transports 40 million passengers each year and is located 40 kilometers south of the city center. Continue reading “Aeroporto di Roma-Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” (FCO)”
Not built in a day
I had the chance to get to Roma, Italy as I received a call for a scientific conference in the outskirts of the city. The conference was held at the Aran Mantegna Hotel whose location didn’t allow too much sightseeing during my stay. Therefore I switched to the Hotel Fiori close to the Foro di Traiano afterwards. Continue reading “Not built in a day”
Musei Vaticani
The Musei Vaticana in the Civitas Vaticana, Vatican City surrounded by Roma, Italy is the art collection of the Pope. It is one of the biggest in the world and spanning different centuries. It is located in the Palazzi Vaticani, built from 1450 on. Continue reading “Musei Vaticani”
Galleria Borghese
The Galleria Borghese is a famous and well-known private art collection in Roma, Italy. Scipione Borghese assembled a wonderful collection of masterpieces. It is located in a vast and beautiful park that is itself worth a visit. Continue reading “Galleria Borghese”
Bioparco
The Bioparco is the zoological garden of Roma, Italy. It contains more than 1000 animals from 200 species. It was opened in 1911 with a special focus on entertaining visitors – it wasn’t intended for scientific work or preservation of species. Continue reading “Bioparco”
Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna
As you might expect from its name, the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna is a museum for modern art in Roma, Italy. You can find 5000 artworks in 75 rooms; both paintings and sculptures. Continue reading “Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna”
Pantheon
The Pantheon in Roma, Italy is ancient building that was turned into a roman-catholic church named Santa Maria ad Martyres. It was finished in 128 CE and for 1700 years it had the largest cupola in the world. It was dedicated to all gods of the Roman Empire. Continue reading “Pantheon”
Ostia
The city quarter of Ostia is part of Roma, Italy and former a harbour city. People get here to have a break at the Lido di Ostia and for Ostia Antica – the ruins of the ancient city. The name Ostia derives from ostium, meaning entrance or here: river mouth. Continue reading “Ostia”
Foro romano
The Foro romano in Roma, Italy is the oldest roman forum and was the center of the economic and cultural life. It was changed dramatically by the emporers over time and saw gladiator fights as well es big religious ceremonies. It is located close to the Colosseo. Continue reading “Foro romano”
Arco di Tito
The Arco di Tito is a triumphal arc belonging to the Foro Romano in Roma, Italy. It was built in 70 BCE to commemorate Titos conquering of Jerusalem. It is 14,5 meters high, 13,5 meters wide and built from marble. Continue reading “Arco di Tito”