Le Méridien Visconti Rome

The MAXXI offers the opportunity to engage with modern and contemporary art through its collection that witnesses the national and international artistic production. A special attention is given to the experiences and realities that are linked to the Italian context.

“Welcome, The Quirinale is one of the primary places in the life of the Italian Republic. Visits to the Palace, open daily to the public and now with access to previously reserved rooms, will lead to the discovery of a heritage of art, history and culture of inestimable value and of testaments to the hard work, creativity and genius of the Italian people. It is also an opportunity to learn about where the President of the Republic carries out his duties, meets the heads of institutions, representatives of other states and international organisations, spokespersons for civil society and citizens. The Quirinale is an active, living palace in our democracy, playing a vital role in the history of the nation, today and in the past, and as such fully deserves its title as the Home of All… Mer

Work on the celebrated rococo fountain was first begun in 1732 by Nicola Salvi (who beat off competition to be awarded the commission by Pope Clement XII) and was completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762. The monument, whose water is supplied by one of the oldest Roman aqueducts, the “Acqua Virgine”, has been sculptured against the backdrop of Palazzo Poli and depicts Triton taming Oceanus’ shell-shaped chariot drawn by sea horses. Before moving off, do not forget to throw a coin in the fountain. Custom has it that travellers doing this will one day return to the eternal city. Those seeking a little romance, perhaps even an Italian love, should then toss a second, third coin to make sure wedding bells will soon be chiming. Not forgetting of course that the… Mer

“Il Babuino”, Via Ripetta and Via del Corso are the three main roads flowing into Piazza del Popolo. The square’s fame spread worldwide over the years as a site for public executions, fairs, carnivals, games and competitions and as a symbol of Renaissance papal patronage. The traveller is greeted on his arrival with Bernini’s inscription over the northern gate, Porta del Popolo, (the former Porta Flaminio) “Felice faustoque ingressini MDCLV” (For a happy and blessed entrance); a message left for Queen Christina on her arrival in Rome following her conversion to Roman Catholicism. Today it welcomes the millions of visitors who annually flock here to admire the piazza’s cultural and historical splendour. The piazza’s charm is principally heightened by the twin… Mer

The Trinità dei Monti steps, or Spanish steps, are a truly masterful example the eighteenth-century taste for scenographic works. The steps were built in 1723-1726 by the architect, Francesco De Sanctis. The steps, in travertine, are arranged in a series of 11 ramps (each ramp being made up of 12 single steps). Along their sinuous upward path, these flights of steps diverge and converge and are interrupted by balustrade structures where visitors may pause during their steep climb to admire the view over the city. This imposing construction once provided a link between a part of the city that was, to a considerable extent, occupied by the French and the area below, occupied instead by a colony of Spaniards. More importantly, the steps provided an… Mer

The imposing Castel Sant'Angelo (Castel of the Holy Angel) is the only building that has followed the development of the city of Rome for about 2000 years, the other Roman monuments have had different destinations, some were reduced to ruins and others were used as quarries to collect materials and recycle them into new constructions. For centuries, Castel Sant'Angelo has undergone several transformations, both from an architectural and structural point of view depending on its use: it was built in the year 123 AD as a mausoleum for e Emperor Hadrian and his family. However, Hadrian died in the year 138 AD, before the construction of the Mausoleum was completed, a year later, Antoninus Pius dedicated the tomb to him and transferred the remains of Hadrian… Mer

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has gained an increase in international prestige over the years, hosting performances by world-renowned artists such as Caruso, Gigli, Del Monaco, Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi, Montserrat Caballé and Raina Kabaivanska, as well as acclaimed orchestra conductors Toscanini, De Sabata, Klemperer, Abbado and the Master Riccardo Musti since 2008. And 2019 season is no exception. From ballet and opera to musicals, concerts and drama, there is something in store for every theater enthusiast.