Yes Hotel Rome Travel Blog: The Rome travel guide

Living in Rome is full of small joys and one of our favorites is to see the city bloom in April, as if waking up from its winter sleep.

The ritual sign that let you know officialy that spring has arrived are the Azaleas of the Spanish Steps. Every year for the last 75 years the staircase is decorated towards the end of April with flowers that contribute to the feeling of joy that pervades the city when winter is left behind.

To experience Rome during Spring, check our website to book you accommodation or send us a line: we’ll find an option that fits your budget!

Popes or their families were involved in making expensive and impressive villas, works of art or monuments for power and family prestige, now these structures account to a great deal of income.

Villa D’Este is no different story, in-fact this is byproduct of Roman Catholic priests’ luxurious and competitive life style.

Pope Julius III elevated Cardinal Ippolito II D’Este, grandson of Pope Alexander VI, to governor of Tivoli (north east of Rome) in 1550.

As a result of his new assignment, the cardinal was given an old monastery. Not satisfied with the new office, Ippolito, called famous architects, engineers and painters of that time to change an unknown monastery to ‘gardening and water-play model’ across Europe.

In the process, Villa Adriana marbles and statues were dismantled by the orders of the cardinal to making his own villa better.

The late-Renaissance villa stayed on D’Este family until the 18th C. when Maria Beatrice (daughter of Ercole II D’Este) married Duke Ferdinand of Habsburg, and automatically the villa became a Habsburg property.

As other Roman villas fate, the D’Este fell in disrepair and was neglected till the Italian State bought and restored it after the end of first world war. It is now open to the public

Villa D’Este became UNESCO world Heritage Site in 2001.
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You might  have already  walked enough through the streets of  Rome and visited any possible museum or art exhibition,  and while you are trying to quench your thirst with a bottle of water under the shadow of a tree you are wondering how nice it would be to dive into the sea and relax on a beach not far from Rome.

Below you will find some of the beaches located near Rome that you can reach by train and enjoy your swimming.

The nearest one is called Ostia, mostly frequented by Romans looking for a break from the daily stress of the city. If you walk along the beach you will find another beach called Torvajanica,

where you can find more space but is less organized. To arrive at Ostia is very simple:  go to Termini station and take the line B (the blue one) , get off at Piramide – Ostiense stop and from there you have a train that takes  you directly to Ostia  ( Station Ostia Lido; you use the same ticket from the metro). Pay attention when you leave from there  because the trains stop about 22:00 and there is the risk to remain stranded.

Another beach near Rome is Sperlonga, more beautiful but far from the center. The water there is very clean and to take sun you can choose between the plastic chairs you can rent on the beach or to use your  own towel, the prices are not very high if you decide to rent a chair. If you visit the center of Sperlonga and want to have dinner or a drink, pay attention on the prices because they can be a bit high in some places.

To reach Sperlonga is very easy , go to the Termini station and take the train for Sperlonga , you get off at Stazione Fondi- Sperlonga from where you have a shuttle that takes you directly to the beach for the cost of one Euro per person.

Enjoy and relax!!!

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Tony Bennett in concert at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome

Date: 15/07/2012

Address: Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 15. Rome

Tel: +39.06802411

Check also: www.auditorium.com

The Magic of a living legend lighting the spark for a romantic fire that will put the old Rome in flames next July.

Dean Martin, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and many others sending his blessings from the musical heaven for Tony Bennett,  this 86 years old gentleman that keeps his soul here on Earth just for our ears and hearts delight.

With a life that has known its ups and downs: periods of glory and years when success was only a shadow ghost, Tony has walked both ways and has much to tell about human emotions.

Rome is wonderful anytime of the year and in July the City  has the charming of unforgettable evenings under the splendor of its Moon and the spirits of an ever present mythical past.

If you need info about where to stay in Rome, check our offers or contact us at info@yeshotelrome.com or info@hoteldesartistesrome.com.

So be ready for this appointment with Tony Bennett because this does not happen everyday. The right place, the right time for a performance that will put you in a world made of sound, beauty and love. A world that we all deserve. So see you there my friends!

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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

From next October and until January 29 2012, the Victoriano complex will be housing an exposition of Piet Mondrian, one of the greatest painters of the 20th century.
Even if you don’t know Mondrian by name, we are usure you have seen some designs inspired by his characteristic squares. This was Mondrian’s strategy to achieve a pure, non-representative art.
Mondrian was born in Holland and later in life emigrated to the United States where passed away in 1944, and his works are some of the most influential examples of modern art of the 20th century.
The Victoriano Complex is a short bus ride away (bus 40 from Termini) from Hotel Des Artistes or Yes Hotel. Don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail or give us a phone call to get our best offer. You can use of course, our automatic booking system to check our availability