Yes Hotel Rome Travel Blog: The Rome travel guide

Today, cardinals from all around the world will meet in Rome to elect a new leader for the catholic church.

According to the Italian media there are a couple of strong names, namely cardinal Scola from Milano and cardinal Scherer from Sao Paolo but none of them seems to be able to get the 77 votes that are necessary to reach the majority of the preferences. Specialists do not expect a quick decision but it’s almost certain that the new pope will be elected before the week ends, probably on Sunday, a possibility that the city council has already contemplated, making arrangements to move the annual city marathonf from the morning to the evening in case Sunday turns out to be the big day.

Tonight rains in Rome and there is in the air a feel of anticipation while the eyes and cameras of the world turn to the Sistine chapel waiting for the white smoke signal that will open the next chapter in the history of catholicism.

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Raf, or better raffaele Riefoli is one of the most famous Italian singers. The singer began his splendid career in 1983 with the track self control. In 1988 was an unforgettable year for the singer where he participated for the first time at the festival san remo with one of his most beautiful songs, “inevitabile follia”. The nineties have been a period of great success for the Italian singer recorded songs where still widely listened to by all kinds of people. The most famous are Cosa resterà degli anni Ottanta, Ti pretendo, Stai con me, Infinito,Due, Battito animale and many many others..Raf worked as well with other italian singer like Eros ramazzotti and Laura pausini.

Raf returns to perform live on the stage of the most important theaters in Italy with his “Le ragioni del cuore” that will take him on February 2 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome.

The concert will again present in key electro-pop of his greatest successes as well as the new hit “Le ragioni del cuore” enclosed eponymous album.

During the live Raf resurface some of his most famous hits new arrangements synthetic clothes and electronic equipment. This back to the future, starting from the sounds of the 80s to the present.

Where: Auditorium parco della Musica, Viale Pietro de Coubertin

When: 02 February2013 21.00PM

For ticket info call 06/8024128

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The National Museum of Villa Giulia is a place in Rome where you can discover the fascinating civilization of the Etruscans.The history of this ancient lost people it is still full of mystery and legends.

The greek mythology tells us about the domination of Etruscans pirates  in the Mediterranean Sea.They  established colonies on Corsica, Sardinia and perhaps even Spain and also founded cities in Tuscany( Viterbo, Tarquinia)and Capua (nearby Naples), at the time the last step of the Appian Way.

Nowadays the museum, once a papal palace shelters a priceless colection of art from the mysterious Etruscans. Known for their sophisticated art and design, they left a legacy of sarcophagi, bronze sculptures, terra-cotta vases and jewerly.

If you have time for only the masterpieces just look for the remarkable 6th century B.C. Apollo from Veio.The other two widely acclaimed statues here are Dea con Bambino(Godess with a Baby) and a greatly mutilated but still powerful Hercules.

Final, one of the most important Etruscan art treasures is the bride and bridegroom coffin, maybe one of the most romantic and iconic images of the ancient world.

Our hotels,Yes Hotel and Hotel Des Artistes are in perfect location! Stay with us to enjoy  your summer holiday and learn more about the Etruscans!

The PLACEBO, Brian Molko (vocals, guitar), Stefan Olsdal (bass) and Steve Forrest (drums), the trio’s recent history of British rock, arrives at “Rock in Rome” at the Hippodrome Capannelle to give a unique and sensational live alternative rock.

The band is known for his diverse musical style: Brian and friends ranging from post-grunge to Britpop, and punk rock to get to the electronic contamination (which can be seen especially in the last album).

With fifteen years of history behind it, six studio albums released and 11 millions copies sold worldwide, PLACEBO have achieved global success that makes them come right in rock history. The trio is always productive and continues to churn out new ideas and brilliant with this year in the studio to record their seventh album.

With their sixth studio album, “Battle For The Sun, the  group had reached the top of the European Billboard chart placing in position 1 ^ in 10 countries and over 20 in the Top 5. On the 02 of August the band will perform at their concert here in Rome. The price for the ticket is €40,25 at Ippodromo delle capannelle.

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La Divina Comedia is considered a masterpiece of world literature and a milestone of culture in Italy. It is divided into three parts: Hell, Purgatory and Paradise.

Its author,  Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is known as the Supreme Poet and is also called the Father of the Italian language.

From this epic poem was born the Dante Live Project, a multimedia concert for piano played by two performers. The musical performance includes reading recited passages from the work and images of some famous artists  like Delacroix and Doré.

The event is under the Honorary presidence of Maestro Ennio Moricone (composer of some of the most wonderful film music, theatre and radio).The show will be performed at St Andrew’s Church located  about half way between Piazza della Republica and Palazzo dell Quirinale, near Hotel Des Artistes and Yes Hotel.

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WHERE: St Andrew’s Church in Via XX Settembre, 7 Rome (Barberini Metro station)

WHEN: Saturday 24th March  at 6.30 pm

TICKET PRICE: 10 euros

Our blogger: Daniel

One of the most important art galleries in Rome,Galleria Borghese houses part of the Borghese collection of paintings ,sculptures and antiquities.

The museum is located  inside a suggestive landscape garden,Villa borghese,the largest park in Rome after Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Ada, surely the nearest to an ideal of eternal beautiness  as the number of buildings,museums, and attractions that it contains.Also in Villa borghese or nearby you will find the Galleria Nazionale d’arte moderna,Villa Giulia,Villa Medici,Casa del Cinema.

As regards the Galleria Borghese, here you can admire some of the most important creations by  Antonello da Messina,Giovanni Bellini, Raffaello,Tiziano,Correggio,Gian Lorenzo Bernini,Canova,Caravaggio.On my opinion, among all the famous  works that are inside its twenty rooms,some sculptures of  Bernini are worth to be seen for theirs dynamism and for the virtuosism,such as his Apollo and Dafne. If you are an art lover you must visit at least once in your life Galleria Borghese and from  december 2011 for three months  65

masterpieces given by Camillo Borghese to Napoleon in 1807 will return in Rome and be replaced inside the gallery. It’s an event not to be missed, and our hotel will be pleased to accomodate you in Rome!

Our blogger today: Lello

Janiculum, or Gianicolo in Italian, is the second highest hill in the contemporary city of Rome and separate from the famous seven hills of Rome. The Aurelian wall made it’s way up the Janiculum hill in order to include inside the walls of the city the water mills that were used to grind corn and make bread.

Locals often come here for a walk as the park provides a welcome escape from the hectic streets of the city. There are also some activities for children to enjoy here like an authentic puppet theatre.

Many tourists head here just to see the magnificently beautiful view of Rome from the top of the hill, however there are other interesting things atop this hill…..

The largest monument on the janiculum is the Garibaldi monument, an enormous equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, honouring the italian patriot’s heroics on this hill in 1849.

Another monument can be found here, a formal arched memorial with the inscription ‘Roma o Morte’ (Rome or Death), honouring the other Italian patriots who died in the Italian independence wars between 1848 and 1870.

And one more magnificent thing to see is the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, a monumental baroque fountain built in the early 17^th century by pope Paul V.the fountain was built here to celebrate the reopening of an old roman acqeduct, originally created in 109 AD by emperor Trajan. The fountain was named after the pope.

This is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit in the eternal city and it is worth your time to take a look. To reach the Janiculum Hill from the center of the city, Hope you enjoy.

Our Blogger today: Liam

For Rome lovers with a sweet tooth this October there will be for its second year the Rome Chocolate Fest.

It will be held in the suggestive surroundings of the Capanelle Hippodrome during three days starting October 21st. There will be a great variety of confections, different kind of articles and gadgets.

There will be plenty of entertainment with the big dance floor provided and a wide choice of music. There will also be one big stage for theme choreography and animation shows. Also throughout the festival there will be street artists, painting expositions, a game room and a baby playground.

So if your sweet tooth is craving then take a look at the festival! And don’t forget to check our website or drop us a line to get the best accomodation in Rome at the most affordable prices.

Our blogger today: Liam