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Designed by the arch star Renzo Piano, and delivered to the city on 21 December 2002, the Auditorium Parco della Musica of Rome is a large multi-purpose complex that welcomes all g
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A fantastic zoo-garden nestling in Villa Borghese public park in the very heart of the capital.
The building, formerly known as "Casina delle Rose", was completely restored in 2001 and transformed into the "Casa del Cinema".
Inside Villa Borghese, we find the Cinema dei Piccoli, recognized by Guinness World Records Ltd.
Located midst the trees of Rome’s favourite public park is Galleria Borghese, a treasure trove of artistic gems, a remarkable collection which was first begun by Renaissance Cardin
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Among the many noble villas in Rome, Villa Balestra is one of the less known and popular: it is hidden in the heart of the elegant and quiet Parioli district, and for this reason i
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The building, made up of some 55 rooms, houses the largest collection of contemporary Italian art, with over 4,400 works of painting and sculpture and about 13,000 drawings and prints by artists –
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The Mosque of Rome , inaugurated in 1995, is one of the biggest in Europe. It is an very important reference point for Muslims living in the Capital.
The MAXXI, Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XXI Secolo, is the first national museum dedicated to contemporary arts and architecture.
The Museo Civico di Zoologia di Roma is a center of scientific culture that preserves, studies and presents animal biodiversity.
The park of Villa Borghese occupies a vast area in the heart of the city.
Perhaps the most elegant portion of Rome, with its museums, stylish buildings and magnificent villas, Flaminio is historically referred to as the capital’s first district.
Two of contemporary Rome’s most interesting attractions stand out in this district: the Auditorium designed by Renzo Piano and the MAXXI Art Gallery designed by Architect Zaha Hadid.
The Flaminio district is also a favourite among sports enthusiasts given the Flaminio stadium and the Foro Italico sports complex are located here.
Romance is on the other hand in the air in Ponte Milvio, whose lampposts are covered with locks that have been left by couples as a token of everlasting love.
Just a stone’s throw away is the Parioli district where business and residential buildings feature prominently and which is also known by Romans for its fashionable bars and restaurants.
However the real “bijoux” in this part of Rome is without a shadow of doubt Villa Borghese, a public park offering something for everyone.
