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Roman Forum: ROMAN FORUM - Temple of the Vestal Virgins
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The Temple of the Vestal Virgins was home to six Roman women - each became a priestess and attended the eternal flame. These holy women were revered in their time and the only female priests within the roman religious system - given rights and priviliges not even available to the upper class - they even controlled their own finances. Duties included performing rituals in regards to the Goddess Vesta, and baking the sacred salt cake to be used at ceremonies during the year.
There were, however, some drawbacks. If one of the Virgins let the flame go out she faced death. While enjoying many benefits, including a rather luxurious life in the House of Vestal Virgins, punishment for breaking the rules were severe. Breaking the vow of chastity was punished by burial alive. This method was adopted to kill a vestal without shedding her blood. Such executions would take place in the "Evil Fields", or Campus Sceleratus, just outside the Servian Wall. The lover would be flogged to death on the Comitium. While these executions took place several times, it was also an event that wrought various forms of negative omens.
Vesta was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Hesta, who was the goddess of the hearth. Vesta, however, was worshipped both as the guardian of the domestic hearth and also as the personification of the ceremonial flame. Vesta's chief festival, the Vestalia, was held on 7 June.
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Directions: Roman Forum
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Imagine a lovely ride in a row-boat on a peaceful lake in the center of Rome! This serene lake in Villa Borghese will take you into a living Monet painting - lush greenery, swans, small row boats seek out little hidden nooks around the lake and the center-piece Tempio di Esculapio. Villa Borghese is an oasis of peaceful serenity in the center of Rome - my favorite get-away. As you stroll through the gardens, paths and, especially the lake - there is a sense of simplicity and calm that will slow your pace.
Photo 1 - Full View Lake
Photo 2 - Swan & boat explore the Lake
Photo 3 - Close-up Tempio di Esculpio
Photo 4 - Hidden nook in the Lake
Photo 5 - Rear walkway behind Tempio di Esculpio
Don't miss the Casina del Lago - restored to house a new charming cafe - right close by the lake amidst the garden on the left. New VT restaurant tip just added.
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Address: Via del Lago
Directions: The small 116 Bus that goes through Villa Borghese stops right across the street from the entrance to the Lake.
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The Miracle Players are back at the Roman Forum for their 11th season with "The Life of Michelangelo," a comedy by Denise McNee. How much do you really know about Michelangelo, painter of the Sistine Chapel and chief rival of Raphael? In 40 minutes, and with a lot of wig changes, the Players bring history to life.
The Miracle Players are: Rob Allyn, Eric Bassanesi, Denise McNee and Dyanne White.
Every Friday at 7:30 p.m. (sharp) in front of the Mamertine Prison at the Roman Forum (just behind Piazza Venezia).
Entrance to the play is FREE but gratuities are welcomed. Suitable for all ages.
Through Aug. 7
Miracle Players - tel. 06.7039.3427/335.318.644
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Phone: 06.7039.3427/335.318.644
Directions: In front of the Mamertine Prison at the Roman Forum - just behind Piazza Venezia.
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In the atmosphere of a bygone age the pleasures and the magic of a 19th century Grand Ball are combined with the refinement of an Afternoon Tea. The aim of a Tea Dance is to share with all the guests the dances of the great 19th century tradition: Waltzes, Quadrilles, Country Dances and Marches taught by the Master of Ceremonies of the National Company of Historic Dance (Compagnia Nazionale Danza Storica), Nino.
Tea Dances take place from 15.30 to 19.00, and during the afternoon, in addition to dancing you can enjoy a buffet, listen to great music and from time to time you may be delighted by artistic surprises.
These photos were the Danza Storica (historical dance) at the National Museum of Art & Popular Tradition in Rome's EUR area at a Sunday afternoon event. Here there was the demonstration of the dance and you were encouraged to participate which was great fun. Your dress may be contemporary.
The 10 Euro contribution was a bargain & you are welcome to tour this stunning Museum!
BE SURE TO CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT VENUE, DAY & TIME.
Photo 1 Demonstration of the Historic Dance
Photo 2 Spectator participation
Photo 3 The Professionals
Photo 4 Tea time!
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Directions: Contact website for current venue
Website: http://www.danzastorica.it/eng/index.html
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Roaming roman VT friend, JeannKelly and I visited Palazzo Incontro recently, hoping to find the exhibit of Stolen Italian Art that had been recovered. Instead, we found DIABOLIK EVA KANT! A few younsters were there, visibly intrigued with their familiar comic strip character. We had some fun - took a few photos and were interested in the history of the building.
Mid ‘700 palace restored by the Rome Province and recently re-opened to the public as a venue hosting cultural, artistic and social and institutional events on a national or international level. Prior to being restored by the Rome Province, it presents a good example of the transition from Palace to moderate family residence in Rome.
Photo 5 - The Madonna enclosed by gates in the front of the facility was retained and is stunning. I just don't know what she thinks of these exhibits next door!!
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Phone: Tel: +39 0667662250
Address: Via dei Prefetti, 22
Directions: Historic center
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Try to take a romantic walk over the bridges of the Tiber at Sunset. Photo below is what you may see.
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After he arrived in Rome, Pope Paul III (Farnese) decided to reshape the Capitoline Hill into a monumental civic piazza; Michelangelo designed the project and his Piazza del Campidoglio is one of the most significant contributions ever made in the history of urban planning. The hill's importance as a sacred site in antiquity had been largely forgotten due to its medieval transformation into the seat of the secular government and headquarters for the Roman guilds, and it was in forlorn condition when Michelangelo took charge of reorganizing it as a dynamic new center of Roman political life.
COMPARE THE EQUESTRIAN COPY OF MARCUS AURELIUS IN THE COURTYARD WITH THE ORIGINAL INSIDE THE MUSEUM.
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Address: Piazza del Campidoglio 1
Directions: Ascending stairs to the right of Piazza Venezia next to the Vittorio Emanuelle Monument
Website: http://www.museicapitolini.org
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So, don't fight that Ostia traffic - come right here to the banks of the Tiber............
Sand, lounge chairs, umbrellas, 2 swimming pools, cafe, bar - and great view of passing boats -- Castel Sant Angelo in the background!
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Address: Ponte Sant Angelo
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Unveiled necropolis at Vatican Opens
Three years ago during construction of a parking lot, a new necropolis was discovered. The Vatican announced its opening to visitors in October, 2006. Visitors will be able to descend into an ancient world of the dead that was a burial place for the rich and not-so-affluent during Roman imperial rule. One archaeologist noted that sculptures, engravings and other objects found entombed with the dead made the find a "little Pompeii" of cemeteries.
The burial sites, ranging from simple terra-cotta funerary urns with ashes still inside to ornately sculptured sarcophagi, date from between the era of Augustus (23 B.C. to 14 A.D.) to that of Constantine in the first part of the 4th century.
From specially constructed walkways, visitors can look down on some skeletons, including that of an infant buried by loved ones who left a hen's egg beside the body. The egg, whose smashed shell was reconstructed by archaeologists, might have symbolized hopes for a rebirth, officials at a Vatican Museums news conference said Monday.
The remains of the child, whose gender was not determined, were discovered during the construction of the walkways, after the main excavation had finished, said Daniele Battistoni, a Vatican archaeologist.
Buried there were upper-class Romans as well as simple artisans, with symbols of their trade, offering what archaeologists called rare insights into middle- and lower-middle-class life.
"We found a little Pompeii of funeral" life, said Giandomenico Spinola, a head of the Museums' classical antiquities department.
"We have had the mausoleums of Hadrian and Augustus," Spinola said, referring to majestic monuments along the Tiber in Rome, "but we were short on these middle- and lower-class" burial places.
The burial sites help "document the middle class, which usually escapes us," said Paolo Liverani, an archaeologist and former Museums official who worked as a consultant on the site. "You don't construct history with only generals and kings."
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Directions: VISITS TO THE VATICAN NECROPOLIS: Enquiries: Excavations Office, by e-Mail (scavi@fsp.va) or by fax +39 06 69873017
Other Contact: e-Mail: scavi@fsp.va
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jo104 Fri Nov 13, 2009 13:47 UTC
getting some great insight for my trip over there thanks will be back to check out more for my list | Roadquill Wed Nov 11, 2009 03:16 UTC
Hi Carol, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my Rome page. I will be using some of your tips next time in Roma, but not the "accomodations".. ;-) Ciao, Karl | RoscoeGregg Sun Nov 8, 2009 16:29 UTC
As a man that lives by his relationship with with plants I love parks. Thanks for thr tip Happy trails | royalempress Sun Nov 8, 2009 02:25 UTC
LOL "speaking english is what kills you" I love it. Great opening pages. I'm going to explore the rest right now!!! Mike |
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