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Our Blogger: Angelo

One of the most exciting sporting events in Rome is the annual Marathon which will see the city center turned into a pedestrian  zone with concerts, shows and performances

It will take place March 21, 2010 at 9.00am where the race will start at   Via dei Fori Imperiali, under the shadow of the Colisseum.

For those who would like to live a great day this marathon is a not-to-be-missed event. Even if you are not the sport type, there will be a parallel event, the “Roma Run”, a non-competitive 4 Km run for those who want to be part of the celebration but are not trained marathonists.

They also will activate the “Marathon Village”,there will be dining, health care items, bus service, radio service of civil protection, resuscitation centers: everything necessary to  enjoy of a sporting event in all safety

You can also be the protagonist by participating and obviously having the chance of winning this incredible race . Here at Yes Hotel and Hotel Des Artistes we will have many people from all over the world participating,  join us to make your dream a reality!

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Our Blogger: Katja.

Get ready to skate in the Eternal City.

You can get to the perfect Holiday spirit also in Rome ! Have you always wanted to slide gracefully over the ice without falling? This unfortunately takes lot of practice and won’t happen over night. You don’t have to be a professional to go with the flow and enjoy an unusual kind of fun also here in Rome!

One inside ice skating ring is already open and the outside ones will be opened by mid December. And they will be open until February or March. The outside ice skating rings you will find close to the city center, by Castel Sant’Angelo at Piazza Adriana is “Grizing Village” open everyday from 10 until 24, “Sottozero” near the Auditorium Parco della Musica, open mon-fri from 14 until 21, sat from 10 until 24 and sun from 10 until 21 and “Ice Park” at piazza Re di Roma open mon-fri from 14 until 24 and sat-sun from 10 until 24.

All of these places they rent the skates as well. The inside skating ring “Iceland” is located at EUR, easily reached by metro B. Opening hours and other details can be checked at www.iceland90.com/orari.php but during the weekdays the ring  is open for the public in the evenings and sat-sun for the whole day.!

Well, what are you waiting for? Now there will be nothing missing on you perfect Christmas and New Year vacation in Rome! If you are wondering about accomodation, check the websites of Yes Hotel and Hotel Des Artistes, or drop us a line at info@hoteldesartistes.com and info@yeshotelrome.com. We’ll be more than happy to give you our best offer, either for our accomodation-only options or for our special packages for this season.

This year again Rome will become the capital of tennis during May with the BNL Internazionale, a tournament that brings the best players in the world to the Eternal City.

In fact, only the cream of the crop will meet this year in the Foro Italico, with the sad (for the males!) exception of Maria Sharapova, the Russian tennis celebrity who has decided to pull out of the tournament, since she is still not fully recovered from a shoulder surgery. Anyway, the top players of the WTA ranking will take part on the tournament, among them the popular sisters Serena and Venus Williams. Rafael Nadal will show up too and will be more than willing to take home again the first prize. Roger Federer, another world-class player will be looking for revenge, after two second places in past editions of the BNL Internazionale.

Almost as interesting as the tournament itself are the many side-events that will be  organized too. In fact this year will be held in Rome for the first time the tournament of beach tennis, assigned to Italy for the importance that the country has acquired in this new sport. As every year, too, there will be a special tournament for players in Wheelchairs.

As in the past years the BNL Internazionale will be held at the Foro Italico. To get there from the Termini station take the red subway line and get off at the station Ottaviano. From there take the bus 32 and get off at the stop DE BOSIS/STADIO TENNIS.

For more information, check the official website, and to look for accommodation don’t hesitate to make a reservation at Yes Hotel or Hotel Des Artistes, two great options to stay in Rome: both are strategically located near the Termini station and offer great quality and comfort for reasonable prices.

Our Blogger: Lorenzo

Rome is home to many beautiful parks that once used to be owned by important wealthy families. One of these parks is Villa Borghese located near the famous via Veneto, known worldwide as the scenery of the dolce vita in Rome in the 50’s and 60’s. Like every year around this time, preparations begin for the much awaited International Horse Show at Piazza di Siena located in the park itself. It’s a yearly event that has been going on for over 80 years and attracts all types of people from VIP’s to regular horse fans. The cost of the show ranges from 40 to 60 euros per person depending on your seat location. It begins on the 28^th of May 2009 and ends on the 31^st. For more detailed information you can visit their website www.piazzadisiena.com. Spring just doesn’t begin without a visit to this event, and you won’t find better options for accommodation in the Eternal City than Yes Hotel, or Hotel des Artistes, both reasonably-priced and excellently located, just in the heart of Rome!

It’s really easy to arrive to Villa Borghese from any of our hotels, all you have to do is go to the Termini station, just a few blocks away, and there take the red subway line. Then get off at Spagna or Flaminio station and you are there!

For something which started off as just a sand racetrack for horses, few would have tipped Vallelunga to become one of the most important racing training circuits in Europe. 

But the 2.5 mile speed circuit, in Campagnano, north of Rome, can today claim to have trained some of the best motor sport drivers in the world.

The circuit’s Federal Rally School (CSAI), which trains young drivers into professionals, helped bring about the development of four-time world rally champion Tommy Makinen (now retired).

Meanwhile, the circuit’s Federal Speed School has seen the rise to stardom of students such as Jarno Trulli, Giancarlo Fisichella, and Alexander Zanardi in Formula One.

The success story now seems a long way away from the early nineteen fifties, when a simple Roman horse lover bought the land to create a racing circuit for horses.

1951 saw the first motor race on the circuit and in 1957 it was developed further to fully accommodate motor racing.

Following extension work to make the track 3222 metres , it eventually welcomed the Rome Formula One Grand Prix in May 1957.

But it is difficult to see the circuit’s humble roots today. As well as boasting the two famous driving schools, the circuit also plays host to a safe driving course for absolutely every kind of motor vehicle.

There is even a special off-road section for specialist training in four-wheel drive vehicles. So whether it be, jungle, countryside or desert, the circuit is prepared to show drivers the ropes.

Vallelunga Autodrom 1986 Rallies

And the story doesn’t end there.

During regeneration work in 2001, an ancient Roman road was discovered running just off the site. This led to the discovery of an ancient Roman village, which is believed to date back to the Hellenistic age.

So who said the ancient Romans weren’t forward thinking? Ben- Hur might be history, but motorsport is the future.

Nike, the famous sportive brand is organizing what might be the biggest running competition ever. On this august 13th 2008 millions of people around the world will participate in 10-kilometer races in the most spectacular cities in the world. And what’s the name that comes to mind when you say “Spectacular city”? Rome, of course!
So, if you are a runner and happen to be in the city these days don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience. While taking part in a world-scale event you’ll enjoy as well the most interesting views in the Eternal City. The race will start at 20:00 P.M in the Baths of Caracalla , near the Colosseum, then down via Dei Fori Imperiali and Cavour street to continue trough via Del Corso, the Spanish Steps  and Navona Square , just to name some of the most famous points in the itinerary. Then the participants will take Corso Vittorio Emanuelle to go back to the same area where the race started.
If you want to participate you must go first to a Nike Store and pay a 20€ fee that includes the official t-shirt with a unique number that all runners must use. The brand will provide as well a chip that will keep track of the competitors in all the cities where the race will take place. That information will be used then to make an international classification.
In every city, a celebrity of sport will promote the race, so in Rome you’ll be able  to see around the legenday champion Carl Lewis who will start the race. And once the running is over the fun will go on, because a concert will take place in every venue of the Human Race. In Rome, the italian group Subsonica will play near the Circus Maximum.
And just in case all these reasons (the fun and the excitment of exploring Rome in a very original way) weren’t enough, by running the Human Race you’ll help three very important non-profit organizations: the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the World Wildlife Fund’s global-warming initiatives and the United Nations Refugee Committee.
As everybody knows, having a good place to rest is essential to run a good race. At Hotel Des Artistes you’ll find the ideal option for your Roman accomodation.

Like every year, from 1980 Rome lights with the big stars of Rome  Athletics Golden Gala. A unique opportunity to see at the strongest athletes in the world, this year specially facing the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing.

 
Among the guests expected, confirmed the presence of Andrew Howe, the young Italian talent (but parents of African-Americans) that points on strong long jump and was able to win the international fame thanks to his performance but also with its exuberant sympathy and enthusiasm.

But the most awaited international visitor in Rome  is certainly Yelena Isinbayeva, the queen of pole vault for

women, able to retrace the footsteps of the great Sergei Bubka, between a world record to another.

Recall also that the Rome  Golden Gala is the third point of the prestigious Golden League, the series of meetings that connects won one million dollars for those who are capable of winning in his specialty in all six appointments.

Place
At Stadio Olimpico
Address

Via dei gladiatori, 2 Rome
City

Rome
Date
July 11, 2008 from 19:45
Tickets: 06.20.38.29.34 (which can also be used to receive information on the type of sectors, prices, promotions and outlets where you can buy tickets). If you call from outside Italy dial 0039 before the number.

How to get to the Olimpic Stadium in Rome : if you decide to stay in a central Rome Hotel such as Yes Hotel Rome, you can get metro line A and get off at Ottaviano (direction Battistini), then bus 32 and get off at Largo T Cadorna Ostello della Gioventù, then walk for about one kilometer.

Coppa Italia : Lazio – Inter

On Saturday, May 24th 2008, a single-match final will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome between Inter and Roma. These two teams will compete for the Coppa Italia (Italy Cup), an Italian football  yearly cup competition.

The first edition was held in 1922; the 2007-28 Coppa Italia is the 60^th edition of the tournament.

The teams which win the trophy wear a “tricolore” cockade and obtain a Uefa Cup spot for the next season.

The teams which have obtained more victories in this tournament are FC Juventus with nine wins, and AS Roma with eight wins. The clubs that will win the competition 10 times will be awarded a silver star (Juventus lies close with 9 wins).

In Italy, however, the Coppa Italia tournament is considered of minor importance by most teams which don’t field their best line-up, except for the final and semi-final matches; that’s the reason for which large crowds attend only the final game.

The final on May 24^th will be played, like the three previous editions, between Inter Milan and AS Roma. Last year AS Roma beat Inter (6-2 in Rome, 1-2 in Milan), and they became cup winners for the eighth time.

Last year it was decided to make some changes regarding the format of the 2007-08 tournament; for example, the number of the competitors was reduced to 42 teams (only the teams which play in Serie A and Serie B, therefore no Serie C-teams); one more example is the elimination of the two-leg final, being replaced by a single-match final at neutral venue.

If you happen to be in Rome at the end of May, do not miss this great  sport event  . Book your hotel stay in Rome, our Yes Hotel has great discounts, and head straight away to the Olympic stadium.

You want more information on the Coppa Italia ? Read here another Coppa Italia Blog.

If you want to read more about sports events in Rome , see here !

Writer : Giuseppe