Italy In General - Issue 4 - May 2020

ITALY 

MAY 2020 • ISSUE. 4 

I N G E N E R A L 

LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN 

WHAT TO DO IN ROME 

QUARANTINE SPECIAL

LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

Dear Editor, 

As someone who has just moved to Italy, I’m having a bit of a hard time. I first arrived here in January with my 

family, and have now been caught up in the midst of this mass pandemic. My family barely got the chance to experience 

true Italian culture, before we were forced to quarantine in our apartment for the last two months. And 

while I have enjoyed listening to the Italian families sing together outside of their windows, and witness how Italians 

truly rally as a way to comfort one another during these trying times; I still have no idea what the rest of the 

culture is like. I learned about this magazine through a neighbor who attends the American University of 

Rome, and was hoping this next issue could give me so valuable insight into how to truly experience Italy. 

Hoping you’re staying safe through all of this. 

From, 

Leslie 

Dear Leslie, 

This pandemic has been hard on everyone. I can only imagine how you are feeling, just moving to a new city 

and having to quarantine right away. Corona has robbed you of truly experiencing Italian culture. However, 

it is best to look on the bright side, and remember that you are still healthy and in one of the best cities in the 

entire world. As Rome transitions into phase two of quarantine, I’m sure you will be wandering around and 

enjoying the sights as best as you can. 

Take it all in, before things go back to normal and your favorite monuments are bombarded with 

lots of tourists. As for the culture you are missing out on, I believe you’ll begin to experience it little by little 

in these next few weeks - months. However, if you want some helpful tips or guidelines to help you navigate 

the great Italia, look no further! From the best food to eat, to Italian cinema to keep you busy during quarantine 

Italy in General has got you covered. I hope all of this helps. Try to enjoy your time in Rome as much as 

you can during this trying time. Stay safe! 

Alla Prossima, 

Madeline 

Editor in Chief 

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cy”; as a matter of fact, no one could predict 

how the Italian people (known for its traditional 

outdoors social rituals such as the “aperitivo”, 

thanks to the wonderful Mediterranean climate) 

would have responded to these strict laws. Yet, 

during the very first weeks of the quarantine, a 

wave of spontaneous patriotism invested the 

whole country. 

ANDRA’ 

TUTTO 

BENE! 

By Alberto Massari 

The Italian national lockdown was 

the second significant reaction to the 

Covid-pandemic after China. Nonetheless, 

Italians’ resilience revealed citizen’s 

love for their culture and a new 

unexpected sense of patriottism. 

I 

n one of its most difficult moments, Italy is 

facing a challenging 2020 where the outbreak of 

a virus has forced the authorities to issue Stayat-Home 

orders since the beginning of March. Some 

journalists defined these restrictive laws as “draconian” 

and “uncharted territory for a Western democra- 

In support of this flow of patriotism, Italy’s 

quarantine happened to coincide with the 

most important National holiday: Liberation Day 

on the 25th of April. In fact, this recent viral 

attack has been defined by many politicians and 

authorities as an “act of war”; even the Italian 

Prime Minister has described the atmosphere 

created by the quarantine as very similar to what 

Italy went through during World War Two. In 

this case, the Liberation Day – as the liberation 

from Fascism and a definitive end to the war – 

reinforced the sense of patriotism that Italians 

have been experiencing these days. In one of the 

strangest scenarios, the president of the Italian Republic 

went to the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, 

as he does every year; however, this time he was 

alone and with a mask covering his face. Right after his 

appearance, the usual “Frecce Tricolori” fly-pasted the 

monument and flew over a deserted Rome. 

Moreover, that little area coming out of the buildings - 

balconies - immediately became the simulated space of 

a square, with social events where the whole country 

was invited to participate. The Italian daily appointments 

at 6 p.m. on the balconies to bang the pots 

and heartily sing the old classics of the Italian music 

became quickly known all over the world. During the 

first weeks of the biggest lockdown 

in modern times, Italians transformed 

the surreal, frightening, 

uncertain atmosphere 

generated by the news 

into joyful moments that 

reminded them of what 

was certain: their national 

anthem, the immortal 

songs of the past century, 

the freedom to communicate 

with the other balconies 

with non-verbal gestures 

and liberating screams. 

Balconies, which 

were the only outdoor space where Italians could 

still manifest their presence, have become a national 

symbol of resilience and unity. 

Italian flags have appeared out of nowhere, hanging 

on the balconies or let to dry with the laundry, becoming 

a good company during these times of loneliness 

and isolation. Little hearts with the three colors of the 

Italian flag also joined the new series of figures that 

inaugurated the quarantine. 

Just alongside them, small and big signs started to 

inspire a sense of optimism and hope, as they have 

the words “Everything is going to be fine” in them, 

often accompanied by a colorful rainbow. These three 

words, “Andrà tutto bene”, have become the motto of 

the Italian quarantine. 

The contagious excitement of the balcony appointments 

reached Italian celebrities as well. The Influencer 

Chiara Ferragni and her husband, the singer 


Fedez, turned their luxurious balcony of a skyscraper 

in Milan into an actual stage of a concert. By 

plugging their phone to giant speakers, the music 

propagated to the adjoining buildings as if it was an 

actual live event. On top of that, social media such as 

Instagram transported that concert basically everywhere. 

In a mixture of physical presence and technology, 

these daily mini-parties quickly became big events 

hosted by famous celebrities and singers. Multiple 

times, the Ferragnez (so they are usually called on 

social media) started live videos with famous Italian 

voices such as Emma Marrone, Francesca Michielin 

and, most importantly, the worldwide known Andrea 

Bocelli on the unforgettable notes of “Con te Partirò”. 

Con te Partirò 

Paesi che non ho mai 

Veduto e vissuto con te 

Adesso sì li vivrò 

Con te partirò 

Because even though everything is not 

going exactly alright, empathy between 

citizens from a different 

economic status or region 

can help the mood of the 

nation while Italy ventures 

towards Phase 2, a new 

decree with a new set 

of rules after over sixty 

days of quarantine. 

Yet, two entire months 

of people forced inside 

their houses had some 

interesting, fascinating 

benefits. For the first time in 

history Italy’s artistic inheritage 

became an enormous empty container 

with all of the most stunning 

monuments. The Eternal City, which 

has an average of 10 million tourists 

every year - being the third most visited city 

in the European Union - has been left alone, 

observable in all of its beauty from the pictures 

of some privileged journalists. After millennia of 

non-stop city life, Rome’s “sanpietrini” (the ancient 

little bricks that constitute the pavement of the historic 

center), could breathe again. 

It is exciting and comforting 

that when this global 

virus will be defeated, and we will be able 

to get out in the streets again, we will find the same 

breathtaking monuments waiting for us, along with 

the warmth of a crowd of people ready to continue 

the phenomenon of the balcony parties, but where it 

really belongs: streets and squares. 

Unfortunately, quarantine is not easy. The national euphoria 

Tomginning 

that spread throughout the country at the bemaso 

Par- 

helped people cope with a feeling that did not adiso who 

seem real: the acceptance of a new temporary routine worked remotely to write a song, record it and release 

that gradually stopped being temporary and became it through social media as a new commercial single. 

a new way of life. Infinite lines to enter the Not only they put all of their efforts to write words 

supermarkets marked the slow rhythm of that resonated with their personal experience, but they 

life under quarantine, a strange form also decided to integrate entire lines coming from the 

of isolation with rare moments of fans through Instagram and Twitter. The final result 

freedom, still suffocated by the fear is a delightful song full of hope that has a title which 

of infection and the desolation of Italians are very familiar with: “Andrà tutto bene”. 

empty streets. 

However, the altruistic spirit that 

We will come back 

galvanized people at the beginning 

To Hug each other 

of the quarantine did 

The sun on our skin 

not die, it simply changed 

We will be free again 

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To run along the streets 

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Italian Cinema 

- Paula Maya Ferreira 

Italian cinema has always influenced film industry and movements worldwide. Known for leading 

aesthetics aspects, Italy have always featured unique designs, extravagant costumes, and have been 

producing pioneering films. 

As of today, Italian movies have won 14 Oscars for Best 

Foreign Language Film, making Italy the country with 

more awards in this category, the country have also won 

12 Palmes d’Or, one Academy Award for Best Picture 

and many Golden Lions and Golden Bears. 

During the Fascist government, aiming political propaganda 

and to revive the Italian Cinema, which had 

reached its low point in the early 30s, Mussolini gave high 

support for the country’s film industry, including the construction 

of Cinecittà, the largest film studio in Europe. 

It had the slogan “Il cinema è l’arma più forte” (“the 

cinema is the strongest weapon.”) and during theSecond World 

War, it was bombed by Allied forces and nearly entirely destroyed. 

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After the war Italy saw the birth of Italian Neorealism. This artistic movement 

aimed to show the difficult reality during and just after the Fascist 

regime. Although it was a moment directors had to shoot films in the 

streets, with low budgets and amateur actors, they are still today one 

of the most important films of all time, including Rossellini’s “Rome, 

Open City” and the Oscar winners “Sciuscià (“Shoeshine,” 1947) 

and “Ladri di Biciclette” (“The Bycicle Thieves,” 1949), by Vittorio 

De Sica, “Le Mura di Malapaga” (“The Walls of Malapaga,” 

1950), by René Clément, and La Strada (1957) and “Le Notti 

di Cabiria” (“The Nights of Cabiria,” 1958), by Federico Fellini. 

A fundamental part of the cinema is 

music and Morricone is definately a 

symbol of prestige to italy. He has 

Empire over 400 compositions for cinema 

and tv and has worked with some of 

the most acclaimed Hollywood and arthouse filmmakers, including Bertolucci, Almodovar, etc. 

He is also the compose of the Giuseppe Tornatore’s classic film Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (1988) sound 

track. The movie is not only the story of this boy who discorver his love for cinema, but also the love of a entire 

small town for this little Cinema 

Paradiso. 

The music gives a special climax to 

the movie, in the scene of a particularly 

crowded night, when some 

people are denied access to the theater 

and Alfredo do a magic trick 

to deflect the film’s image into the 

piazza’s wall. The projection moving, 

Toto’s joy and the Morricone’s 

music can result in goosebumps or 

eyes filled with tears. 

In the mid 60s, director Sergio Leone 

and the enigmatic composer Ennio 

Morricone became popular icons of 

the Spaghetti Western with the movie 

“The Good, the Bad and the 

Ugly”. 

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In the 80s and 90s, directors as Bernardo Bertolucci, Gabriele Salvatores and Roberto Benigni with “Life is 

Beautiful” brought critical acclaim back to Italian cinema and 3 Oscars to Benigni. Salvatores’ also won the 

oscar for “Mediterraneo” in 1998. Leaving Paolo Sorrentino was the last Italian to win the Oscars for best 

Foreigner Movie with “La Grande Bellezza” in 2014, said to have the echoes of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. 

Vittorio De Sica also won the Oscar for “Ieri, Oggi e Domani” 

(“Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” 1965) and “Il Giardino dei 

Finzi-Contini” (“The Garden of the Finzi-Contini” 1970) and 

well as Elio Petri in 1971 for “Indagine su un Cittadino al di Sopra di 

Ogni Sospetto” (“Investigation of a Citizen above Suspicion”). 

But in the late 50s, lighter films came to place with genre 

such as the Commedia all’italiana and actresses as Sophia 

Loren and Giulietta Masina gained international fame. 

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Federico Fellini 

Fellini was an Italian director and a screenwriter known for his unique style of dreams, fantasy and baroque 

style. He is recognized as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. His films were 

nominated for 23 Academy Awards and won 8. He is the director who won the most in the category of 

Best Foreign Language Film, having 4 statues and being nominated for 12, he also received an honorary 

award for Lifetime Achievement at the 65th Academy Awards and won the Palme d’Or for La Dolce Vita. 

Fellini is know as one of the most important directores 

of Italian Neorealism, althouth only his early works are 

considered neorealistics; the fountain scene in his masterpiece 

“La Dolce Vita” is one of the most indelible 

images of cinema, the movie had the greatest cultural 

impact. His name even became an adjective: “Fellinian” 

and “Felliniesque”, which represent any kind 

of extravagant, fanciful, surreal and/or even baroque 

images in the cinema, fashion and in art in general. 

Fellini’s films are a unique combination of memory, dreams, 

fantasy and desire. He kept drawings and annotations on 

a diary of his dreams and nightmares for about 30 years. 

An enthusiastic demostration of this is in “Giulietta degli 

spiriti” (1965: “Juliet of the Spirits”), where he embraced 

fantasy in a woman haunted by the supernatural. 

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Fellini was famous for many movies, between them 

are the Oscars’s winners: La Strada (1954), Nights 

of Cabiria (1957), 8½ (1963) and Amarcord (1973). 

8½, is a film about filmmaking, with no coherent 

storyline, about a director, who as Fellini himself 

after the sucess of La Dolce Vita, had director’s 

block. This was one of the many collaborations 

with Marcello Mastroianni, who was Fellini’s great 

friend and famous to representate Fellini’s alter ego. 

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“There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life.” 

- Fellini 

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Giulietta Masina, Fellini’s wife for 50 years, until his 

death in 1993 played many roles in his movies. Fellini 

said to have been “inspired” by Masina’s humanity. 

He called her Lo Spippolo: a small, tender thing. 

If Fellini was alive he would be 100 years this year 

and thus many celebrations were scheduled, we 

hope Covid crisis 

ends soon so we 

can enjoy them 

in Rome and Rimini 

(where Fellini 

was borned). 

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The term paparazzi derived from Paparazzo, a photographer from “La Dolce Vita” 

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Cinema during Covid-19 

“Cinema da casa” 

Is an initiative that involves spreading the sense of solidarity by bringing a big screen to neighborhoods 

and broadcasting scenes from numerous famous, loved movies onto the walls of apartment 

blocks. Reminding Italians of the classic, beautiful scene from “Cinema Paradiso” (1988). Alice in Città, 

the independent sidebar of the Rome Film Festival dedicated to children, was the one behind the 

initiative in hopes of raising the spirits of people during the quarantine. Anyone with a projector can 

take part, after the great popularity of the Roman initiative and the positive spirit spread, it has since 

moved to other Italian cities such as Turin, Florence, Palermo, and Pisa. 

Cinema Nuova Olimpya- My lense 

With Italy in total lockdown since late February due to the Coronavirus world wild pandemic, many 

sectors have been affected. Rome, the city that is known by many as the cultural capital of Europe, 

exhibiting the best of literature, art, photography, and film that Italy has to offer, and the site of numerous 

film festivals has issued strict lockdown and brought the curtain down on cinema and forced 

all theaters to close in hopes of stopping the spread of the virus. And while virtual life took place and 

many internet platforms and websites started to stream films and other forms of art, a great initiative 

has taken a place to raise spirits around the city. 

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“Drive-In Rome” 

What’s next? 

A small light at the end of the tunnel seems to come back on, and, as for film lovers, the light will be 

that of a projector! According to Drive-In Rome 2020, the project was born from the collaboration between 

CNA Cinema and Audiovisual. The project will give a solution to the problems related to cinema-going 

at the time of the pandemic: Starting from June, drive-in movie theaters will take a place in 

large outdoor spaces and parking allowing spectators to watch movies directly from their cars. Italians 

will be able to see the most loved movies in total safety in the open air and experience the Iconic venues 

that we’ve seen in many classic movies. 

Not just Rome, many other Italian cities have joined the project, too: Milan, Florenze, Turin, Bologna, 

Naples, Verona, Catania, Genova, Bari, Cosenza, Mantova, Avellino, Reggio Calabria, Lamezia Terme, 

Lido di Camaiore, Olbia, San Benedetto del Tronto and Palermo. 

Since the invention of cinema, in the late nineteenth century, it never happened that this number of 

cinemas around the world has been closed at the same time, even in the darkest conditions. 

Many film festivals were canceled with the outbreak of the epidemic, some others chose to be postponed. 

A third party has been virtually active, on the Internet’s platforms, to meet its needs, and to 

break the deadlock with the least possible losses. Other events, such as the Venice film festival decided 

to wait with a great deal of uncertainty about whether the festival can take place in any form at all 

on online platforms, to meet its needs, 

and to breack the deadlock with the least possible losses. Other events, such as the Venice film festival 

decided to wait with a great deal of uncertainty about whether the festival can take place in any form 

at all. 

The country has begun lifting lockdown on May 4 but there is no indication yet when cinemas can 

open their doors again, fingers crossed it will not be that long. 

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Where society divides, 

nature unites. 

3 Building you must see in Rome 

from a Roman point of view with 

a bonus 

by Maria Gatti 

San Luigi dei Francesi 

The reason why I choose San Luigi dei Francesi 

is that, for me is one of the best churches in 

Rome. San Luigi dei Francesi is my refugee in 

Rome, and I always go there when I am sad to 

see the two paintings by Caravaggio, The Calling 

of St. Matthew, and The Inspiration of St. Matthew. 

The magnificence of these two paintings is 

outstanding when I see them all around me becames 

quite, and I am in the art. If you like arts 

and you are near Piazza Navona, you should go. 

Kate 

winslet 

Natalie 

portman 

ELEGANT INTERLUDES 

A Kenneth branagh film 

TOM 

HIDDLESTON 

BRADLEY 

COOPER 

ARCHITECT: Giacomo della Porta and domenico Fontana 

COMMISIONATE:cardinal Giulio di Giuliano de’ medici 

(later PoPe clement Vii) 

COMPLETED: 1589 

MUST SEE: the callinG oF St. matthew and the inSPiration 

oF St. matthew by carVaGGio 

COST: entrace iS Free miGht need to GiVe a location to turn 

liGht 

LOCATION: near Piazza naVona 

Piazza di S. luiGi dei FranceSi 

OPEN: mon-Fri 9:30am-12:45Pm & 2:30Pm-6:30Pm 

Sat 9:30am-12:15Pm & 2:30Pm-6:30Pm 

Sun 11:30am-12:45Pm 

TIM BEVAN and ERIC FELLNER directed by KENNETH BRANAGH present“ELEGANT INTERLUDES” owner ALEXANDER SKARSGARD duchesse 

kate winslet COUSIN’S WIFE NATALIE PORTMAN cousinS TOM HIDDLESTON and BRADLEY COOPER aunt penelope cruz help elizabeth 

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“La prospettiva” di Borromini 

The reason why I choose this architecture is not 

only its closeness with Campo dei Fiori. But the 

deep meaning of the colums, when you see the corridor 

by Borromini you first think about how long it 

is but when you walk it, you realize that is so much 

shorter that you thought. It reminds me that the 

greatness of the world is only appearance in reality. 

The first time I went I was only 8 years old 

and I went with my gradfather, I rember asking why 

the architect decided to create this optical illusion and 

he told me that I would have understood when I grew 

up.When I went ten years later with my family, with 

all the knowledge that I had about the historical period 

and about the author I finally understood the deep 

meaning of the arcitecture but also the lesson that it 

wants to give the viewer that some time what seems 

a great dealing for the world in reality it’s not that big. 

I think this is a place where you must go not 

only because of the deep meaning, but also 

as proof of the work of a great architect. 

ARCHITECT: FranceSco borromini 

YEAR:1653 

COMMISIONATE: cardinal bernardino SPada 

MUST SEE: alSo the Galleria with PaintinG From 

the baroque Period 

COST: € 2.5-5.00 

1 St Sunday oF mounth Free(no bookinG or GrouP) 

LOCATION: 2 min walk From camPo dei Fiori, 

Piazza caPo di Ferro, 13 inSide Palazzo SPada 

OPEN: mon-Sun 8:30am-7:30Pm (ticket oFFice 

cloSe on 7:00Pm) 

Palazzo Farnese 

ARCHITECT: antonio da SanGallo the yonGer 

and michelanGelo 

YEAR:1515(SanGallo) and 1541(michelanGelo) 

COMMISIONATE: aleSSanFro FarneSe ( aFter 

PoPe Paul iii) 

MUST SEE: at niGht with the liGht on 

COST: Free 

LOCATION: 2 min walk From camPo dei Fiori, 

Piazza FarneSe,67 

OPEN: it iS an exterior alwayS oPen ( inSide 

there iS the abaSSy oF France) 

The reason why I choose this building is for the 

meaning that it had in my life. It may seem strange 

for some of you that a building might have some part 

in someone’s life, especially a building that I have 

never been inside. But, this building definitely has. I 

come to visit it all the time I am near it, or not so 

near it. Moreover, I choose Palazzo Farnese for its architectural 

importance as a renascence, in addition to 

the fact that one of the architects was Michelangelo. 

I highly recommend visiting this building, especially 

at night when it is all lighten up, there can be 

made some fantastic photos. It is near Campo dei Fiori 

so next time you go grab a beer, make sure to visit 

the exterior of this incredible building and make some 

fantastic photos 

to show your 

friends. 


The reason why I choose 

to put EUR as a bonus area 

it is because this area has an architecture 

style that it is challenging 

to find in other parts of Rome. 

Moreover, the entire area was build 

during the Mussolini dictatorship, so it 

also adds some historical value in the area. 

It is a great place to take photos and also, it you 

want to spend a sunny day in Rome there is a massive 

park in the Eur zone called by the roman 

“Giardinetti” that has a lake. 

Furthermore, the area has a big 

mall where you can go shopping. 

I really recommended going to see 

these peculiar buildings and to take 

some photos while spending 

the day in this neighborhood. 

ARCHITECT: VariouS 

YEAR: 1937 

COMMISIONATE: muSSolini 

COST: Free 

DIRECTION: From aur the beSt way 

to arriVe iS by takinG 75 buS GoinG to 

indiPendenza until StoP to circo maSSimo 

walk to near metro Station circo maSSimo (it iS 

near buS Station take metro b that GoeS to laurentina 

until the Sto eur PalaSPort an you arriVed 

to eur neiborhood in Front oF the 

“Giardinetti” 

OPEN: it iS alwayS oPen 

check the hour oF the mall called 

euroma 2 on internet 

hourS chanGe durinG diF- 

Feret time Period. 

All photos curtesy of Wikepedia 


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For a place with as much history as Rome, one can never be 

bored, there will always be some kind of entertainment, even 

in the most dull moments, such as sitting on the stairs of a 

fountain. After all, what are the chances that some history 

was made in the place where a person with is resting during 

a summer day? Plenty, if one thinks about it. The question 

here is, what can someone actually do in Rome when running 

low on money or on ideas? Most tourist attractions in 

Rome are in the open, and even if it is not the same experience 

as going inside, it is still worth appreciating them 

from afar, if that is the only option. However, most people 

are aware of all the touristy places one can visit “for free” in 

Rome, therefore I want to focus on the not-so-touristy places. 

Parks 

One does not need to go far to encountered nature, it might 

take a 20 min walk or a bus ride but the parks in Rome are extremely 

beautiful, unique and perfect to spend a whole day wondering 

through them. There are 

plenty around the city but two of 

the most charming ones are Villa 

Borghese and Villa Pamphili. 

Villa 

Pamphili has 

4 different entrances 

and covers 184 hectares 

of land, there are plenty 

of things to see inside. 

Here are three to 

visit: 

1. The Casino del Bel Respiro 

2. Garden of the Theatre 

3. The many fountains one can 

find here, “Fontana del Cupido” 

is one to start with 

Villa Borguese is a 80 hectares 

public park located in the heart 

of the city. One of its most 

famous entrances is the one 

overlooking Piazza del Popolo. 

In 1605, it was converted from 

a vineyard to a park by cardinal 

Scipione Borghese. Many 

famous architects contributed 

in the making of this flamboyant 

park. Three things to do: 

1. 

Visit Galeria 

Borguese or Villa 

Medici (breathtaking architecture, 

gardens & sculptures 

placed outside) 

2. Terrace of the Pincian 

Hill 

3. Have a picnic! 

Street Musicians 

Rome without its street musicians 

would not be the same. In 

the city center, almost in every 

corner, one is able to find a 

person singing or playing a melody. 

From two guys rocking 

out with their electric guitars 

to a full on Jazz band or to a 

lady with her harp, one can never 

know. It adds to the magic 

that this city is surrounded by 

and creates a space for people 

to slow down and appreciate, 

and at times, sing along! 


As stated before, there are plenty 

of places in the streets of Rome 

where one can stumble upon street 

musicians, they change their locations 

from time to time, but there 

are a couple of places where one can 

always expect some kind of show. 

1. Piazza Trilussa 

2. Castel Sant’Angelo 

& Ponte Sant’Angelo 

3. Bar San Calisto 

Views 

As mentioned before in this article, 

Rome is a city that is out in the open, 

meaning one can find a variety of 

places around the city to really take 

advantage of what it has to offer. 

These are some places where one can 

enjoy great views of the eternal city: 

1.Giardino degli 

Aranci 

2. Aventine Keyhole 

3. Janiculum Hill 

4. Quartiere Coppede 

5. Ostiense Street 

Art 

Churches 

There is no need to be religious to visit and admire the exquisite 

art that Roman churches grant. Not to mention that 

there are over 900 churches in Rome alone; not all of them 

accessible to the public yet a big number of them are. In any 

case, a church in the city is always a good place to sit, rest and 

appreciate art in silence. A great deal of them have unique 

art made by the greatest artists from the past, that otherwise 

one would have to pay the entry 

of a Museum in order to be able 

to indulge in in their art. There are 

many lists of the main churches 

one must visit when in Rome, that 

is why this list focuses on the notso-known 

gems that the City has 

to offer. 

5. Chiesa di 

Santa Maria della Vittoria 

6. Santa Maria degli Angeli e 

dei Martiri 

7. Basilica of Saint 

Clement 


Summer In Italy 

by Bernard Morris 

Marostica Summer Festival 

When: From 3 July to 20 July 

Location: Piazza degli Scacchi, Marostica 

Organized by Due Punti Eventi in collaboration 

with the City of Marostica, it is thus 

confirmed as one of the richest festivals on 

the Italian scene, turning the international 

spotlight on Piazza degli Scacchi. Legends of 

world music, star of Italian song, alternative 

pop, an evocative musical show dedicated 

to the history of rock and a 90’s evening to 

dance. 

Unicorn Festival – Vinci 

When: Friday, July 24, until Sunday, July 26, 

Location: In Vinci, near Florence 

The Unicorn Festival, the biggest fantasy 

event in Italy, with elves, fairies and fantastic 

creatures. Visitors of this magical world 

can attend over 300 shows and every type 

of entertaining activity, such as elves parade 

and weddings between elves, concerts 

and exhibitions. 

Lungo il Tevere 

When: From 9th June 

Location: Lungotevere dei Mellini, Roma, 

Lungo il Tevere seems to be a crowd’s favorite 

and is particularly popular with families 

and young people. If you’re in Rome 

during the summer and find yourself bored 

at any point, you can always visit this beautiful 

festival alongside Tevere river. With of 

events happening, from live performances 

to food stalls, exhibitions, theatre and sports 

activities, this place is always buzzing with 

excitement. 


TASTE OF ROMA 

Foodies rejoice! Rome’s largest restaurant festival, the four-day 

food extravaganza, Taste of Roma, returns for its ninth edition, promising 

to bring together some of the most exciting and experimental 

chefs in the city, as well as tastings, cooking demonstrations and exclusive 

cooking experiences. 

Held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, Taste of Roma will 

host 14 great Chefs, each with a four-course menu. Color and its combination 

to food will be the theme of this year’s editions. The festival 

is a real chance for the usually exclusive work of some of Italy’s most 

prestigious chefs to be opened up and shared with the public. In addition 

to dining and tasting a wide variety of exceptional plates, you can 

also step into the kitchen and sign up for mini-lessons with renowned 

chefs, as well as attending show-cooking and beer and wine tastings. 

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inside Taste of Rome which will see a different Roman Chef as the 

protagonist every day, creating an exclusive menu to pair with the Rum 

Zacapa. 

And this year, for the first time ever, a company like Italo becomes partner 

of the event – the first Italian private operator on the high-speed rail 

network “will accompany” all its travelers to Taste of Rome with a special 

discount reserved for the purchase of tickets at a great price! 

Numerous activities are in store including La Scuola di Cucina (in partnership 

with A Tavola con lo Chef) that will allow you to cook with 

great chefs; the BBQ Experience (in partnership with Weber, Heinz, 

Munchies and A Tavola Con lo Chef) which will allow you to improve 

your barbecuing skills and become the perfect Grill Master; Il Salotto 

del Vino (in partnership with Trimani and Pasabahce) which will allow 

you to hop on a tasting bus – a space entirely dedicated to those who 

want to learn more about the secrets of the vineyards; and Kids@ 

Taste (in partnership with Solaya Communication) with its laboratories 

and activities completely dedicated to kids. 

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more than 20 

galleries 

83 

museums 

Vatican Museum 

Capitoline Museum 

DISCOVER MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 

in ROME 

by Rufina Gainiyeva 

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art National Roman Museum 

When you first come to Rome, you feel the ancient vibes of an eternal city. But how 

about knowing more about its artworks and history? Discover one of the world’s largest collections 

of paintings, ancient artifacts, sculpture, and religious relics, with help from this list 

of Rome’s top museums. Naturally, the Italian capital boasts a diverse range of museums and 

galleries, from the well-established – the Capitoline Museums were the world’s first public art 

museums – to new arrivals designed by the most prominent names in contemporary art. The 

must-visit museums include the Capitoline museum, Galleria Borghese, Vatican Museum, 

Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna, Centrale Montemartini, Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Doria 

Pamphili, Keats–Shelley Memorial House, and many more. Check the map to get a direction 

and highlight the places after you visit them. 

You can also visit these web-sites to get more info about artworks that interest you the most: 

Casina delle Civette or House of the Owls 

Museo Barracco di Scultura Antica 

https://www.romeing.it/museums-in-rome/ 

http://www.museiincomuneroma.it/ 

GET READY and GO! 

You can bring a notebook, pen, pencil, camera (check the rules) to better explore 

interesting details and history. 


Trevimage 

is the result of a very simple dream, that of bringing 

original art and design into people’s homes and businesses. 

What started off as a little humble spot a short stroll from 

the majestic Trevi fountain in Rome, has become the reference 

point for photography, graphic design, and printing 

solutions in the historic center of the Eternal City. 

Galleries 

Frutta 

At just twenty-four James Gardner, a Scottish-born 

artist, opened the gallery and he believes that his curiosity 

helped him along the way. When choosing an artist for 

Frutta, James relies on his initial reaction to the work: “It’s 

impulsive and personal. What many of our artists share is 

the ability to utilize irony and humor within the work, or 

that they have an irreverent approach to materials. A simultaneous 

understanding and disregard for tradition”. 

TIPS 

for 

Getting the 

Most Out of 

Your Trip to a Museum 

1. Buy tickets online ahead of time 

2. Know the free/discount days 

3. Avoid the most crowded times, if you can 

4. Remember to wear comfortable shoes 

While at the museum: 

5. Keep off your phone 

6. Consider guided tours, programs, and classes 

7. Ask questions 

8. Stay for few hours (otherwise, you will get exhausted) 

9. Buy a souvenir/gift 

10. Continue the discussion at home/university/with your friends 

MAC Maja Arte 

is located near Piazza Farnese and Campo dei Fiori. 

It was founded by Daina Maja Titonel who cares for the 

exhibition program, focusing mainly on paintings, as well 

as sculpture and photography, dealing with both the latest 

generation artists and Italian masters. Since 2006 she has 

organized numerous shows in the Campo dei Fiori gallery 

specializing in Italian art between the eighth and early twentieth 

centuries. 

Dorothy Circus Gallery 

is a space dedicated to the most intriguing new 

tendencies in contemporary art, with great focus on the 

most original and compelling traditional and digital painting 

techniques and visual codes stemming from pop iconography, 

contemporary surrealism, and street art. 

T293 

Founded by Paola Guadagnino in 2002 in Naples, the 

gallery was born as an artist-run space dedicated to supporting 

emerging artists. T293 was initially created as a response 

to the lack of exhibition spaces in Italy. Having quickly 

become a point of reference for the city, T293 has played a 

fundamental and pioneering role in the cultural regeneration 

of the historic center for several years. The gallery features 

contemporary works. 

TIPS 

for 

Getting the 

Most Out 

Your 

Trip to a Gallery 

1. Go with a friend 

2. Be selective, focus on a theme, 

historical period, artist or technique that 

interests you 

3. Make yourself stop in front of individual artworks. 

Then, gather together ideas and information 

that create interesting stories about the piece.This will help 

you look at the art in an active and engaged frame of mind. 

Think about the subject, techniques, artist, context, success of the 

artwork. 

4. Make use of digital devices 

-Invest in an audio guide 

-Download an app of the gallery 

-Browse the gallery’s website 

-Search Art Italy/ Rome/ the city that interests you 

-Write virtual notes (sketches, annotated pieces, or impressions) 

5. Go on a guided tour 

6. Do a family activity trail. Many galleries now have activity trails and are equipped with colouring 

pencils, stickers or collage to fuel children’s creative responses to art. 

7. Take photographs for your own private use, but always check before doing so. 

8. Pick up some postcards/ souvenirs 

9. Enter into conversations in the café or discuss with friends 

10. Read reviews and articles 

Summarise the art and your experience of seeing it 

Here is a Challenge for you: 

Go to a gallery if you haven’t been in a while, or go with someone who wouldn’t normally attend a gallery, 

and follow a few of the tips mentioned above. What do you think, what are your feelings? 

What artwork made you stop and reflect? Were you surprised by what you found? 

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Rome is a city. But first, we should ask 

ourselves what a city is. Not focusing to 

the ontological aspect, but what a city is 

for us. Is it your hometown or adopted? 

Is it temporary? Rome is huge and put 

down roots could be difficult sometimes. 

It depends on which is your first 

impact. A lot of people run away for the 

bad manner or from the city traffic but 

on the other side, there are a lot of 

people who fall in love with this city and 

its population. Rome is different from 

every city in the world, and it is also 

different inside itself. Tourists and travelers 

often think they discover the ultimate 

essence of Rome, but they confuse 

the identity of Rome, with the soul of 

the population. 

Rome is not an explainable city and 

different in each area. There are more 

than 35 different areas in Rome, and all 

together are part of the Rome’s neighborhoods. 

There is place where you 

should be careful walking in late hour, 

but Rome is not dangerous, because 

each place gives you unique historical 

and personal experiences. 

As I said before, there are more than 35 

areas in Rome. That’s why I will take 

some neighborhood as references for 

my text: Trastevere, Testaccio, Pigneto, 

Garbatella, Ghetto, Monti. 

S 

Trastevere is a beautiful neighborhood 

in modern day Rome. In ancient times, 

the area was known as the Roman 

region XIV: Transtiberine, meaning 

across from the Tiber River. 

Being removed from the historic center 

of Rome, Trastevere has a unique 

history, and one that can be seen and 

experienced by roaming the streets of 

the historic neighborhood today. Today 

is a prestige area of Rome, where 

people go for have fun in his clubs and 

square. There are a lot of little streets 

too where you will lose yourself 

following your behaviors. Trastevere is a 

beautiful neighborhood in modern day 

Rome. In ancient times, the area was 

known as the Roman region XIV: Transtiberine, 

meaning across from the 

Tiber River.d not of the rest of the city! 

Then there is Testaccio which is divided 

in two sides in my opinion. One side is 

characterized by his popular street 

markets and hospitality in the little 

trattorias with tables on the cobblestone. 

The other one wakes up at midnight 

and dance in the chaotic pubs in 

his streets. Anyway, we must talk about 

his history because the history of 

Testaccio begins in Ancient Rome. 

Along the banks of the Tiber river 

which lie near the area, ships and boats 

off loaded their cargo of amphorae 

filled with oil. These shards were abandoned 

and over the years formed a hill 

which became known as the "morte 

dei cocci", the heart of the Testaccio 

quarter. It's possible to visit the remains 

today, for information see the official 

website of the Comune di Roma. It was 

designed as an industrial quarter and 

was full of the homes of the laborers 

who worked there. Begun in 1888, 

development continuing until 1975, 

today it is one of the main cultural 

centers of Rome. It holds the Museo 

Macro where interesting modern and 

contemporary art exhibitions are held. 

To see the current calendar of events, 

visit the official website for the 

museum Museo Arte Contemporanea 

Macro Testaccio. As well as the Macro, 

the area is home to other places of 

interest such as the protestant cemetery 

and the Cestia Piramide. 

The Pigneto is a place of processing. The 

neighborhood’s name literally translates 

as “the pinewood”, pointing to the rows 

of tall pines that would once surround 

Villa Serpenti, a historical villa in the area. 

Il Pigneto’s triangle-shaped perimeter 

coincides with Via Prenestina, Via Casilina, 

and Via dell’Acqua Bullicante. The 

neighborhood is also subdivided in three 

sections, of which the squares, streets, 

and alleys are dedicated to Italian cities, 

famous commanders, or geographers. Il 

Pigneto, did, in fact, become home to a 

diverse population of industrial workers. 

Between the 1920s and 1940s, the area 

saw the construction of numerous buildings, 

all in different styles. In fact, Pigneto 

is characterized by an interesting 

architectural inhomogeneity, ranging 

from liberty, baroque, and eclectic. In 

those same years, some privates built 

Pigneto’s typical low and colorful houses 

that you will see scattered around the 

neighborhood, which do not look like 

anything else you’ll see around the city. 

Some say that to walk around Pigneto 

doesn’t feel like walking around Rome. 

The architectural diversity, the alternative 

shops, vintage stores, diverse bars and 

restaurants give a new, different feel to 

the city as a whole. And the population of 

this neighborhood is incredibly diverse, 

too–from Pigneto’s historical inhabitants, 

to young University students and immigrants, 

making it as a multiethnic district. 


Garbatella has unfairly been considered The Ghetto district is home to one of the 

Monti is one of the best districts of Rome, 

a village like many others for some time, oldest Jewish communities in the world. 

opening on the little and beautiful Madonna 

ai Monti square. Student and wor- 

but it is one of the most authentic districts 

of Rome, a true symbol of what you events of the Roman Catholic Church and 

kers usually spend their aperitif times in 

Its history is closely intertwined with the 

mean when you hear about the "Roman the papacy, which over the centuries has 

this square with friends. Monti is Rome’s 

world". The district was created in 1919, played the roles of both protector and 

first district and the name literally means 

and as it was the last subdivision of the persecutor of the Roman Jews. Culturally 

“hills”, symbolizing the three hills once 

Eternal City, it is also the youngest one. rich and vibrant, even though it is spread 

included in its territory: Esquiline, Viminal 

You should know at the time of its creation, 

the will was to create an area to Jewish community still has its center of 

the area was densely populated: the 

out throughout the city, the Roman 

and Caelian Hill. During the Roman era 

reproduce the idea of the English City gravity in a small patch of land near the 

upper part was characterized by noble 

Garden in Rome. At the beginning, many Tiber River where their ancestors were 

residences, while the lower part called 

workers of the commercial port nearby confined by Pope Paul IV: the Ghetto. And 

“suburban” –literally the area under the 

lived there. Today, the neighbourhood right in the ghetto, a neighborhood full of 

city – was inhabited by poor people, full of 

still has its original architectural appearance, 

undoubtedly one of its strengths. Museum of Rome, a little gem housed in 

Middle Ages the area was not much 

history, where you find the Jewish 

disreputable locals and brothels. In the 

There are very interesting explanations the complex of the Great Synagogue, 

populated because of the lack of water, 

about why the district took this name. opened in 1960 to preserve the testimonies 

of the Jewish Community of Rome. In 

San Giovanni in Laterano ensured that 

though the presence of the Basilica of 

According to many of them, the name 

Garbatella should be connected to the its 700 square meters, about 400 Roman 

the area did not remain abandoned. 

nickname the owner of a cafe used to silver pieces from the seventeenth and 

Monti gentrified and emerged as a haven 

give to some of his regular customers, so eighteenth centuries are displayed, nearly 

for artisans in the 1930s when Mussolini’s 

they began calling it "Garbata Ostella" - 1000 precious fabrics from all over Europe, 

Via dei Fori Imperiali swept in, but in the 

gentle ostella - for his kindness, so becoming 

Garbatella. The other hypothesis tell the history of two thousand years of 

low-class slum, with a disgraceful reputa- 

casts, marble, and illuminated scrolls that 

Roman period it was the Suburra, or 

usually explaining the origin of the name Roman Jews. It is not only the impressive 

tion and full of prostitutes and pimps. 

of this district, symbol of Romanity, is synagogue, built in 1874 and facing the 

(You can still find a few lingering today on 

linked to the methods of cultivation of Tiber Island, which attracts many visitors 

Via dei Capocci). In fact, the wall built to 

the vine, there defined as "a garbata" - who come to visit, but also the Roman, 

separate Monti from Imperial Rome still 

politely. Your tour in this symbol of Rome medieval and renaissance ruins in Via del 

stands stoutly against the forums of 

can start from Piazza Benedetto Brin, Portico d'Ottavia, the symbolic center of 

Augustus and Vespasian. Start at the 

rightly considered the most important the district along with Piazza delle Cinque 

fountain in Piazza Della Madonna dei 

square of the neighbourhood: if you love Scole. An architectural hybrid surrounded 

Monti, the heart of Monti for its beauty 

history, you will be pleased to know King by tall, Umbertine palaces moving 

and buzz. 

Vittorio Emanuele III himself started the towards the Tiber which exemplify the 

works of the district there. In the square, different building stratification in the 

you will see a small fountain, a mandatory 

point of passage to gain access to a 

small park known as "er Pincetto". Also, 

the Plinio Marco stairs are very important, 

connecting the district to the 

famous Via Ostiense. We can't miss to 

tell you about what citizens consider the 

most important street of the environment 

where they live: Via delle Sette 

Chiese. If you're wondering why it took 

this name, the answer is not only interesting 

from a historical point of view, but 

also very fascinating, because the reason 

lies in the fact that in the middle ages, 

this road was the main connection to 

"seven churches" of the Eternal City, the 

stages of the pilgrimage known as the 

"tour of the seven churches". 


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5 Best Traditional 

Italian Dishes 

By Madeline Tersigni 

Tourists visit Italy for many reasons, its art, ancient architecture, beautiful scenery, and rich culture. However, 

whatever the reason behind your visit to Italia, you will want to stay because of the food. No other country 

in the world can stand a leg next to Italy’s savory dishes. With fresh ingredients and hearty sauces, Italy is the 

best place in the world to fill your stomach. These five traditional dishes will want to make you want to quit 

your job, hightail on the first plane out and settle in an old Italian village so you can eat all day. 

1.Romagna Ravioli 

Made in the beautiful Emilia-Romanga 

region in Italy, this peculiar 

shaped ravioli is stuffed to the 

brim with fresh stracchino cheese. 

A must-try during your next visit. 

2. Bugatini Amatriciana 

This traditional rustic dish comes 

straight from Lazio. With a creamy 

sauce and fried pancetta it is the 

perfect meal for a Roman getaway. 

3.Lasagna 

Another great dish from the Emilia-Romagna 

region. Lasagna al 

ragu is a staple of Italian cuisine. 

ItÕs warm gewy mozzarella cheese 

compliments flavorful ground beef 

paired with a red sauce. A filling 

dish that will have you rolling your 

stomach all the way home. 

4. Pizza Magherita 

Originally from Napoli, no other dish in Italy is as patriotic. Sporting the Italian 

colors, in honor of the former Queen Magherita, this dish is the defintition 

of comfort food. It is impossible to visit Italy without taking a bite out of Pizza 

Magherita. 

5. Risotto al frutti di mare 

The famous risotto al frutti di mare comes from all over the south of Italy. With 

the freshest seafood, this risotto dish will make your trip. Definitely a must eat! 



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Being Vegan is hard 

enough in the United states, with presently limited 

options, some lack of social support, and the increased 

cost on eating organic, a well balanced vegan diet 

presents hurdles. Those slight inconvienences then get 

exarsurbated in 

countries with even less support for the dietary regimine. 

I would actually defend veganism as a surprisingly 

easier diet to manage in a city like Rome as long as 

we’re not discussing the social aspect. The food is 

more 

affordable, and Italy’s agriculture laws are much more 

environment friendly. It is Italian customs that make 

veganism difficult. One thing about moving to a 

foreign country with a different language is the more 

time you put in to immersing yourself physically and 

mentally into the language and culture, the better you’ll 

fit in. 

But how do you fit in to Rome without ever picking up 

prosciutto? 

I’m vegetarian, and once I attended a dinner with my 

Italian friends, the host made carbonara for everyone 

and when my plate arrived they all remembered. Some 

forks dropped, some staring occured, some whispers, 

and then an almost middle school roast session started. 

Lesson learned. 

If you’re considering veganism or would like some 

suggestions on where a vegan can eat in Rome and 

who to talk to, this guide 

has you covered! 

Explore Your 

Neighborhood! 

Reddit Communities: 

r/vegan, r/veganchill, r/vegan_irl, 

r/vegancirclejerk 

This may seem like a small tip but it has helped me 

with surviving in Rome quite a bit. The city is densley 

packed so it is very likely that a walk just outside of 

your normal route will bring you to some fantastic 

places. Rome is a very old city and in a lot of ways it 

lacks modern infastructures. Some resturaunts, bars 

and sights won’t be on all of the location apps, so 

trusting your legs to find something interesting is well 

worth your time. 

Do Your 

Research, One thing I have to 

really respect vegans for is that they practically own a 

docterate in the benefits of a balanced diet, at the drop 

of a hat they can teach you something you probably 

didn’t know you wanted to know, and at the very least 

seeing them get so passionate is at entertaining. If 

you’ve been looking for the likeminded but are having 

trouble identifying them, below I have compiled a list 

of web forums for the vegan community, which also 

includes expat friendly sites. My reccomendations are 

highlighted in green. 

Being part of a comunity can be beneficial for mental 

health as well as having a wealth of knowledge on tap. 

I encourage you not only stop at anecdotal research 

but also find out the source of your products and find 

websites like Footprintcalculator.org to learn what your 

estimated ecological impact is. 

To wrap things up, I have included a brief interview 

with a friend of mine on her experince of being vegan 

throughout her life, and also while she was in Rome. I 

found her responses unexpected but interesting. The 

highlighted text is her responses and the 

unhighlighted text are my questions. 

Youtube Channels: 

Mary’s Test Kitchen, Sweet Potato Soul, 

Edgy Veg, The Vegan Corner 

Why did you become vegan and how long has it been? 

I became vegan for ethical reasons. When I was 12, 

I traveled to India with my family. Since that time I 

became vegetarian. Few years ago, I became vegan. I 

feel more energetic and satiated. 

Does being vegan present you with any challenges, or do you find it pretty easy? 

As a vegan in Rome, do you feel like you have enough dining 

options, or do you prefer to eat in? 

There are both positive and negative sides. 

I think it’s quite 

challenging when I want to have a vegan 

burger, but my friends 

call me to a pizza restaurant. I usually take 

salad 

or French fries then. 

I prefer to eat in because most of the vegan restaurants are in 

the center and it’s quite far from where I live. I enjoy cooking 

Mexican food, rice with tofu and mushrooms, and salad with 

veggies and quinoa. Vegan food is fun and diverse. I think people 

should give it a try more often. 

Web Forums: 

Veganforum.com, Veganfitness.net, 

Veganstart.org, Thenomadicvegan.com 

Facebook Groups: 

Vegan Travel, VegNews, 

HappyCow Vegan Friends & News, Vegan Flag 


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Finally, vegan friendly/oriented venues. Map provided by Google. 

1.Vegan Store and Food Stall 

2. Brivido Gelateria 

3. Alice Pizza 

4. Universo Vegano 

5. Écru 

6. iVegan 

7. Lattuga 

8. Flower Burger 

9. Grezzo Raw Chocolate 

10. 100% Bio 

11. Romeo Cat Bistrot 

12. Zazie 

13. Rifugio Romano 

14. Ops! 


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Go Vegan! 

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Photo Spots in Rome 

Rome is of the most visited cities in the world. 

Millions of tourists come here every year. millions of photos are taken in Rome. 

We have selected for you 15 popular places for photos in Rome. 

Villa Doria Pamphili 

Villa Doria Pamphili is a 17th-century palace and 

park ensemble located in the medieval quarter 

of Trastevere. With an area of 10 kilometers, it is 

Rome’s biggest park. The main villa building has 

a garden in baroque style with topiary, fountains, 

the snow-white building decorated with antique 

sculpture, and the garden, due to the addition of 

new lands, eventually became the largest in the 

Italian capital. Go to this Villa to take beautiful 

shots of nature and of people enjoying themselves. 

Colosseum 

The Colosseum is the most famous place in 

Rome. You cannot come to Rome and not take 

impressive photos of the very symbol of the 

Eternal City. Nowaday, it has become the hallmark 

of the Italian capital for its impressive historical 

value. The best time to shoot the Colosseum 

is early in the morning and from an elevated 

position. Therefore, I would advise you to climb 

the stairs near? the subway to a small garden and 

take some great photos from there. 

Square Colosseum 

Not many people know that there is a Square 

Coliseum in Rome - this is a modern building 

in the Eur district, built under Mussolini. The 

building is beautiful and unique, perhaps one 

of the most unusual places in Rome and the area 

itself is nice and elite. If you are interested in 

unusual places, I would recommend you to visit 

it and take great shots of this area because the 

architecture is very untypical for Rome and Italy 

in general. 

Piazza Navona 

Piazza Navona is a long oval square in the center of 

Rome. In the center of the piazza stands the the 

fountain of the Four Rivers, which is a 16-meter 

obelisk with carved sculptures of Roman leaders 

surrounded by a bowl of water. Along the edges 

of the square are two smaller bowls - the Moor 

Fountain and the Neptune Fountain. It is always 

full of street artist, such as musicians and painters. 

Piazza Navona is a great place to take portraits and 

architecture photos. 

Pantheon 

Another symbol of ancient Roman architecture is 

the Pantheon. The “Temple of All Gods”, built in 

126 AD. Originally it was a place of worship for 

pagan gods. At the very top of the dome there is a 

through hole 9 meters wide called the “Eye of the 

Pantheon”. This building is especially impressive 

when you find yourself inside its beautiful walls 

- at the same time you feel the grandeur of the 

structure and the grace of its interior decoration. 

You can take some amazing shots of its architecture 

using a natural light that come from the eye of the 

pantheon. 

Vittoriano 

The massive architectural complex of the 

Vittoriano is dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel 

II - the first of the kings who was able to unite 

Italy into a single state. The complex is crowned 

with a bronze sculpture of a king on a horse, 

surrounded by a colonnade in the background. 

Above the columns is an architrave with 16 statues, 

symbolizing all regions of Italy. From the top of 

the Vittoriano, you can see the breathtaking views 

of the Colosseum and the entire city center. It is an 

absolute must for landscape photography. 

Coppede quarter 

Coppede quarter is unlike any other Roman 

neighborhood. It is a special little world with 

its own atmosphere. There are 18 small villas 

and 27 residential buildings, decorated with 

mythological motifs of ancient Greece, medieval 

designs and elements of the liberty style. 

Coppede has the vibe of the famous horror film 

master Dario Argento, who chose this area as the 

scene for his movies. This area has very unusual 

architecture and it is a great place for architecture 

photography. 


Piazza del Popolo 

Piazza del Popolo is a spacious square, surrounded 

on the sides by two baroque churches.From The 

center of Piazza diverge three large ancient Roman 

streets, which in the Middle Ages were important 

traffic routes. The center of the square is decorated 

with a 24-meter stele imported from Egypt - it is 

believed that it is 3.5 millennia old. At the foot of 

the stele there are fountains,sculpted in the form 

of lions. At the edges of the square there are two 

other large fountains - the fountain of the Goddess 

of Rome and Neptune. 

Vatican 

The Vatican is the smallest state in the world. It’s 

not just the center of Catholicism but also the 

residence of the Pope. There are no other places 

in Rome with such an abundance of important 

cultural and historical elements as the Vatican. The 

Church of St. Peter is not only the spiritual center 

of Catholicism, but also a real artistic treasury, 

built by artists such as Bernini, Michelangelo, 

Bramante, Rafael who worked on the paintings of 

the cathedral. 

Piazza di Spagna 

The Spanish Square is located in the heart of 

Rome. This building has its own difficult history. 

The church on the Pincio hill, where the staircase 

leads, was erected by the French king. The staircase 

was built by Italians as a sign of smoothing out 

the confrontation between France and Spain. If 

you look at the stairs from above, you can see that 

it is outlines resemble the shape of a butterfly. 

That makes this place perfect for architecture 

photography and beautiful portraits. 

Villa Borghese 

Villa Borghese is the third largest park complex 

in the city. The history of the park began in the 

17th century, when, by order of Cardinal Borghese, 

the park was laid out in a territory planted with 

vineyards ,. The Palace Borghese deserves special 

mention thanks to its interior design – a true 

masterpiece of medieval architecture. In addition 

to the Palace, there are many other buildings in the 

park,for example, the building of the Zoological 

Museum, the Botanical Garden and the zoo. 

Trastevere 

Trastevere is one of the most colorful areas in 

Rome. Along the labyrinths of narrow streets are 

terracotta buildings, twined with ivy garlands. 

But there are also many interesting sites, such 

astemples, museums, and cozy restaurants. While 

there may not be many classic places of interest, 

Trastevere is perfect to find unique locations for 

street photoshoots. 

Piramide Cestia 

On the eastern side of San Paolo there is a 

mysterious structure: the Cestius Pyramid. The 

Pyramid is built directly into the fortress wall of 

the old city. Seeing this ancient monument, it is 

easy to wonder how an ancient Egyptian pyramid 

came to Rome. This monument was erected 

according to the will of the ancient Roman political 

figure Kai Cestius back in 12 BC. The unusual mix 

of historical sites and modern street traffic makes 

the area an interesting spot for photography. 

Fontana di Trevi 

The largest fountain in the city is essentially a part 

of the facade of the Palazzo Poli Palace, and today 

it is a place to relax for citizens and a source of 

invigorating coolness on a hot day. The fountain 

is a monumental architectural ensemble, towering 

above a huge bowl of the fountain, which is almost 

20 meters in length. Every evening many spectators 

gather on the steps of the palace and right at the 

side to contemplate the magnificent sight of the 

falling and illuminated water. 

Roman Forum 

The ancient Romans knew where to go in Rome 

to keep abreast of all the latest news in the city 

and country. Long time ago the Forum was the 

center of all important social events and city life. 

y.Only fragments of the forum’s structures have 

survived to this day, and its territory is a protected 

archaeological site. The ruins create a unique 

Roman vibe. It allows to take all type of photos in 

the Forum. 


Riccardo Marchi 

Rome is one of the most visited places on earth and contains the most archeological artifacts 

of any city in europe and perhaps the world. It could arguably be the most important 

city in europe in a historical and cultural context. Why is such a historic city that is so 

important to our culture and History managed so poorly? 

As a person that has lived here all my life, the city is becoming grittier day by day, there is 

a lack of cleaning and garbage pickup, but that is not the only problem, the people themselves 

litter and vandalize. 

You can notice it everywhere, there is trash all over, even in the oldest neighborhoods, it 

wouldn’t be suprising to find graffiti and trash a minute away from a landmark, every building 

looks like it was last restored centuries ago. 

In the summer, it’s impossible to walk into some streets because the smell of the 

overflowing dumpsters fills the entire street; thanks to the 40 degree weather. 

Like any other person living here i am guilty of neglecting and just “living with it”, and 

that is the underlying issue; nobody is doing anything about it. 

The metro is dingy, gritty and dark 

it looks almost post apocalyptic in a 

way. The walls peeling off, steaks of 

water staining the concrete, sometimes 

there are puddles of water on 

the ground. dirty with trash under 

the tracks, the screens that tell you 

when the train is coming glitches sometimes, 

compare this to Milan and 

the difference is night and day. 

Take for example the new Tiburtina 

station, finished only a couple of 

years ago, the station itself is clean, 

meanwhile all of the buildings surround 

it are falling apart. Although 

inside of the station everything is 

clean and modern, Right outside 

of the entrance, under the roof of 

the station, a shanty town has been 

propped up, tents, mattresses and 

garbage everywhere, people sleeping 

on the floor, the security staff is a 

couple metres away, doing nothing, 

and nothing has been done for almost 

half a year. 

The problem becomes more obvious 

once you read the reviews. 

One of these reviews call the station 

“A mirror of a failing city” others 

note about the poor hygienic conditions, 

homeless problem and trash 

problems. Another reviewer talks 

about drug dealing and criminal activity, 

all happening feet away from the 

station. It seems as if the station was 

meant to keep appearances. 

In other neighborhoods it isn’t much 

better. In Trastevere everything is 

dirty, and buildings are covered in 

graffiti, the only bins that you can 

find are the bins of restaurants. It’s 

very common to find a building that 

is boarded up. 

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ROME’S TRASH PROBLEM 

Many have criticized mayor Virginia Raggi for not having done anything about the problem, as a 

matter of fact, it seems that it has only gotten worse. 

But the employees at AMA, Rome’s waste management company have been on strike on many 

occasions, sometimes they take weeks to pick up the trash. 

In most countries that I traveled to the idea of littering is very taboo and there are legal consequences 

to littering, here in Rome i’ve never seen anyone face consequences for littering, and 

i’ve lived here all my life. 

It is very sad to see such a valuable historic and cultural city be neglected like this. 

There are many causes for this and the situation is complicated. Nobody knows for how long 

this will go on, but for now the city is slowly crumbling. 

Needless to say that a bad 

environment promotes bad 

behaviour, architects and urban 

planners had figured this 

out half a century ago. If a 

city is already dirty the individual 

does not have an incentive 

to keep it clean, or to care 

for it all together. 

And it is clear that that is what 

is happening here, the problem 

just seems to have gotten 

worse. 

In a 2019 article doctors have 

stated that the amount of trash 

in the city poses a threat to 

health. 

This started after the closure 

of key waste management 

sites. As of 2013 there hasn’t 

been a replacement still. To 

add to that, for decades the 

control over Rome’s trash has 

been shaky 

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STREET ART 

when in rome 

Street art is a well-known unofficial 

and independent form 

of visual arts, but better known 

as graffiti. Street art can be 

seen on buildings, subways, 

streets, and any other publicly 

viewed surfaces. The artist may 

create something that is small 

and hard to interpret or an 

enormous mural for everyone 

to admire as they walk down 

streets or drive by buildings. 

Graffiti, or street art, consists 

of humans feeling the need to 

leave their mark. The world 

would not understand how 

advanced and literate the ancient 

Romans were without 

their earliest example of Latin 

in forum 575 B.C. Historical - 

Picture 2 

Picture 1: This picture was capured on Via Dandalo in Trastevere, Roma 

Picture 3: This piece of street art portarys a lion with an eye path that says, “trust ever.” The meaning of trust represents reliance and confidence of 

feeling safe. The lion presents is the king of the jungle that looks out for the best of the herd or the kingdom. The artist placing these two signs 

togther emphazies security society seeks from constant oppressions and expections within the cultural community. . 

street art has given historians a 

first-hand outlook on the humanizing 

and often humorous 

insight of on how people interacted 

with each other. 

There are an infinite about of 

mediums and strategies an 

artist utilizes while producing a 

piece of art; to list a few: spray 

paint (most popular amongst 

rebellious teenagers,) stencil, 

sticker art, or a mural. 

Although street art has been 

around for centuries, there are 

still people who disagree with 

the act of street art and deem it 

as vadalism. Italian government 

has went forth with restictions 

on graffiti in the past, but locals 

argued forbidding graffiti is the 

same as forbidding slag. 

A campaign in Rome launched 

that raised the fine for anyone 

seen tagging private properties 

from twenty-five euros to three 

hundred euros and those convicted 

are forced to clean up 

any vandalism. The city risks 

forty thousand euros in expenses 

when attempting to 

un-do a street artists work. 

However, the decreased activity 

of the police force in terms 

of catching local street artists 

is the least of Roman citizens 

concerns. The most typical 

street artists are enraged teens 

enjoying the late Roman 

nights. 

“People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible 

and childish... but 

that's only if it's done properly” 

-Bansky, Wall and Piece

Modern street art is more 

complex than the common 

eye may be able to comprehed. 

Usually street art reflex 

social issues or injustices in a 

depicted area or community. 

“Imagine you saw a colour in 

your dream, which you have 

never seen before. It doesn't 

consist of any colours or 

shades that you know. Trying 

to describe that colour would 

be as difficult as trying to 

belive that there is enough 

love & compassion in the 

world so every human can 

feel happiness.” 

― Egor Kraft 

Artists today are making a 

statement and they aren’t 

afraid who sees it. Many 

street art peices are purposeful 

and regularly hold a culrual 

background. 

Picture 5 

The best places to experiance street art in Rome are the Metra A 

in Piazza di Spagna, historic San Lorenzo, Ostiense, Tor Marancia, 

Quadraro, Pigneto & Torpignattara, San Basilio, Metro B stations, 

and Trullo. Nonetheless, street art graffiti can be found all 

throughout Rome as streets, buildings and subways are littered. 

Although the common eye may view graffiti as an eye sore, a trianed 

artists eye who seems beyond may be able to unlock the 

deep meaningings and motivations for the art. 

“Art is an evolutionary act. The shape of art and its role in 

society is constantly changing. At no point is art static. There 

are no rules.” 

- Raymond Salvatore Harmon, BOMB: A Manifesto of Art Terrorism 

The absolute beauty in street art is that it can be about anything 

and make one feel sad, happy, peaceful, or hateful. Even in the 

mist of a dark gloomy area a peice of street art can easliy brighten 

up a community. Street art is expressive, liberated, and regularly 

has cultual influences. 

“Few people go to art exhibitions nowadays, the art 

comes to them!” 

― Chris Geige 

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orem 

Picture 7 Picture 8 

Picture 6: This is an example of artists using multiple mediums such as old 

toys and batteries. 

Picture 4 

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Rome, the eternal city, is filled with numerous beautiful 

parks and gardens granting an escape from the 

busy city lifestyle. The gardens are full of ancient statues, 

ruins, and beautiful greenery creating the perfect 

place to relax and take in Rome’s beauty in more 

remote and relaxed location. 

Inside a Few of Rome’s Treasured Gardens 

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Opened to the public to 

2014, the Vatican City gardens 

cover 57 acres of 

land. The gardens are accessed 

during a tour of 

the Vatican and Sistine 

Chapel, but still are secluded 

and full of beautiful 

greenery. They were 

opened publically after 

being a private dwelling 

for the Pope, so 

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Although its real name is 

Savello Park, it was renamed 

because of its large quantity 

of oranges. The garden was 

completed in 1932 by Raffaele 

De Vico, an italian architect. 

Beneath the park are 

ruins of a medevil fortress. 

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of trees and plants to reach 

a beautiful panoramic view 

of the entire city as well. 

Also, an original bath from 

an ancient thermal baths 

was turned into a fountain in 

the park. The garden is on 

top of Aventine Hill and 

covers and is open completely 

to the public, no 

need to buy a ticket. 

Previously a vineyard, 

Villa Borghese was turned 

into a park and garden in 

1605. A villa and lake were 

adding to the grounds, 

and in the late eighteenth 

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HISTORY, 

HOW-TO’s and 

how a coffee 

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10th CENTURY: In Ethopia, a 

farmer named Kaldi notices his 

goats becoming energized at night 

and shares the beans with a local 

monastery where monks use it to 

stay awake during evening prayer. 

Step 1: Dismantle all 

the parts of your Moka, 

there should be 3 pieces: 

-Bottom Chamber 

-Filter 

-Top Chamber 

15th CENTURY: Coffee cultivation 

& trade begins in the Arabian 

Peninsula. By 16th Century, it is 

known and loved throughout Persia, 

Egypt, Syria and Turkey, where 

coffeehouses became important 

centers for information exchange at 

the ‘School’s of the Wise’. 

1903: Italian Businessman, 

Luigi Bezzera develops the 

first ever single-shot 

espresso machine with 

filters, multiple brewheads 

and a large broiler with 

built-in burner chambers. 

For the first time, coffee 

could be brewed in a matter 

of seconds - hence the name 

‘espresso’. 

17th CENTURY: Coffee makes 

its way to Europe, Venice being 

the first port of entry. 

At first, it was considered sinful, 

but popularity grew quickly and 

the coffee shop opened in Piazza 

San Marco in Venice in 1683. The 

first ever European-style coffee 

house, Caffè Florian, opened in 

1720. European countries 

followed suit and began to open 

their own style of coffeehouses. 

Oldest Coffeehouse in Venice: 

Bar Florian 

Step 2: Fill the bottom 

camber with cold water until it 

reaches, but does not pass the 

small valve on the inside of the 

chamber 

Step 3: Place the filter into 

the bottom chamber and fill 

filter with ground coffee in the 

shape of a mound - DO NOT 

pack/push the coffee down, or 

the water will have a hard time 

passing through 

Step 4: Ensure the top 

and bottom chambers are 

securely screwed together 

and place over a low 

flame 

Step 5: Turn the stove 

off as soon as the coffee 

stops coming out- don’t 

let it sputter or your 

coffee may taste acrid! 

ENJOY! 

NOW: Coffee runs through the 

veins of Italians and is deeply 

interlaced into daily life, from a 

quick ristretto at the bar with 

co-workers or a Moka brewing on 

the stove in nonna’s kitchen after 

Luigi Bezzera’s Creation 

a long lunch. Each Italian has 

their preferred way of enjoying 

the strong, bitter brew, which has 

stolen the hearts of caffineaddicts 

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Coffee in 

the Time of 

COVID-19 

Amanda Wotring 

May 7, 2020 

In late January 2020, Italy was shaken with its first reported cases of Coronavirus. 

The number of deaths and infected patients rose at incredibly rapid rates, 

and the Italian Goverment began to impart strict rules and regulations for travel and 

access to public places and businesses. 

For coffee bars and restaurants, the regulations began with mandatory 

one-meter distancing. Bars strategically and meticuliously placed tables apart, per 

the terms of the new rules, and dividers, such as tape on the floor, were put in place 

to keep customers at a safe distance. 

Further restrictions were imparted on coffee bars, and soon and all were 

legally obligated to close before 6pm. This was followed by the closure of all bars 

and restaurants on March 12th, and while hopeful news of the reopening of such businesses 

that were so essential to daily Italian were posted daily, the bars remained 

closed with little hope in site. 

Bar owners suffered immensely from the loss of business. Nearly every Italian 

and Expat I spoke to said that the activity they missed the most during the 2 

months of lockdown, was the ability to walk into their local bar, enjoy their favorite 

coffee and have a chat with the barista. 

As of May 4th, Italy has entered Phase 2 of quarantine and small steps have 

been taken to reopen certain businesses. The public is finally able to enjoy a coffee 

from the bar, but unfortunately only via takeaway- a mode of coffee consumption 

that has not been terribly popular in Italy as of yet. These trying times have changed 

many aspects of life worldwide and how we conduct daily life and we can only wait 

and hope that this crisis will soon become a figment of the past. 

I’m sure the day that business repopen to the normal operations, people 

throughout Italy will rejoyce and run to their favorite bars for a frothy cappucino or 

energy-boosting espresso. Until then, coffee will have to remain a pleasure enjoyed 

in the safety of one’s home, or in a socially distant takeaway cup. 

Phase 1: Coffee Takeaway from 

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Macchina D’Italia 

By Jirapat Chaisilp 

Images taken from Google 

ITALY & CARS 

When I think of Italy, the 

first three things that come 

to mind are spaghetti, pizza 

and CARS! Italian has one 

of the largest automotive 

industries in the world. 

They are famously known 

for small compact city cars 

like the Fiat 500 to a luxurious, 

high-end sports car 

like the Ferrari. From the 

prancing horse to the ecobox, 

The automotive industry 

makes a contribution of 

8.5% to Italian GDP. 

Picture from FormulaPassion.it 

If you are wondering why there are four 

full pages dedicated to cars in a help book 

for new students at AUR. Well if you love 

cars like me and you can not shut up about 

it, this is for you! I will be showing you 

where you can have fun looking at cars 

you probably can not afford. Well if it’s a 

Fiat Panda then maybe, yes. 

Picture from MotorTrend.com 

Now I have to warn you 

that my taste in cars is a 

bit strange to some, but if 

you have a similar taste to 

mine. I am certain that you 

will find these four pages 

useful, especially the last 

two pages. Next page I 

will be talking about is cars 

and design and how art is 

involved. Last two pages I 

will be discussing events in 

Rome you can attend like 

annual car meet events for 

old classic to vintage cars 

and also sporting events 

like Rally and Formula E 

CAN A CAR BE ART ? 

A famous question once asked in the Radio 4 BBC 

and was once again asked by Jeremey Clarkson 

on Top Gear(2009) and the same question will be 

asked once again right here in this magazine. Well 

as mentioned in Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson was 

told by a guy he met at the gallery, that “a car can 

never be art, because for something to be art it can 

have no purpose rather than itself, no function.” 

(Clarkson 2009) 

Picture from Renault Communication/DR 

Well maybe cars cannot be an art piece, but we cannot 

dismiss the craftsmanship that went in the designing of 

a car. Back in the olden days car designing was done by 

using clay models, rather than computerised modelling. 

Every curve, angle and elements of a car are engineered 

to be safe for the driver, but yet it needs to be pretty. 

I mean who wants to buy an ugly car? With that being 

said car can probably never be art but the artistic skill 

Picture from TheOldMotor.com that’s involved should not be dismissed 


Macchina D’Italia 

AUTOANTIQUA 

The most fascinating cars of the twentieth 

century will roar again in the heart of Rome! 

AutoAntiqua is a vintage car that happens 

almost every year. In 2020 they were planning 

to have the events on the 10 of march but due 

to the COVID-19, the scheduling date is unsure. 

However, what is certain is the location 

where the events will be held, at Via Cola di 

Rienzo, 125/143, 00193 Roma RM. You can 

check at their website for more information 

https://www.autoantiqua.it/. 

Picture from newsauto.it 

FORMULA-E 

Formula-E it’s just like it’s big brother 

Formula 1, but with no pollution and 

loud noise, so these zippy, super fast 

electric cars can run around the city 

with no problem. 

The Rome ePrix is an annual race of 

the single-seater, electrically powered 

Formula E championship held at the 

Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR in Rome, 

Italy. It was planning to race on April 

4th but once again the race was postponed 

Picture from autoantiqua.it 

Picture from portmediaset.mediaset.it 

MILLE MIGLIA 

RALLY DI ROMA 

Images taken from Google 

Picture from 1000miglia.it 

The Mille Miglia was an open-road, motorsport 

endurance race being in the year of 

1927 which took place in Italy twenty-four 

times from 1927 to 1957. The route of the 

race stretched all over Italy from the north 

part in Brescia all the way to Rome and 

back up again, The race was forever banned 

in 1957 due to two fatal crashes. However 

that did not stop Mille Miglia from existing. 

People can still go see vintage cars driving 

around in the same historic course. 

Rally di Roma is similar to his famous brother 

WRC, but this time the stage took part in the 

capital! Just like Formula-E. The events for this 

year will be held from 24 to the 26 of July. The 

events willl take place at Castel Sant’angelo, with 

over 900 km of track in the Lazio Region, a city 

circuit and the Motor Village in Ostia It’s a three 

days show, full of adrenaline and fun with free 

admission. 

You can finds out more at 

https://www.rallydiromacapitale.it/ 

Picture from fiaerc.com 


THAT’S ALL FOR NOW... 

In general...what started out as a group of young students’ desire to share their knowledge of Italy in print form 

turned into everyone learing and working from quarantine. As you’ve seen, this is just a small sample of what 

students do in FDM 105 - Digital Media 1: Print Graphics, but this is just the beginning. As this is just part 1 

of 4 specialized Digital Media courses, each sequential course allows students to engage their skills and develop 

works beyond the world of print media. We hope that you’ve enjoyed a quick guide to some of the unique qualities 

only found in Italy, brought to you by this team of truly talented students. The contributors would like to 

thank you for taking the time to enjoy reading this unique 4th issue in digital format, but in due time, it too will 

be available for you to hold in print format. We look forward to enhancing your awareness of Italy with AUR 

unique persepctives in the next issue, launching in Dec. 2020. 

WHY STUDY FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA AT AUR? 

AUR’s Film and Digital Media Program is unique in being the only program of its kind to be taught in English and based in 

Italy, with the added bonus of having its seat in a city so important to the subject. 

From this unique platform, this Program delves into the history of the discipline as well as providing instruction in film 

production, 2D and 3D animation, graphic design, digital art, app design and game design. 

The jewel in the crown of AUR’s Film and Digital Media department is its state-of-the-art Battista Multimedia Lab, boasting 

first-rate computer and software technology, broadcast-quality cameras and top-of-the-range film equipment. During the 

course of the Program, students have the opportunity to become skilled in using this equipment and to develop their own 

style and techniques. All students in the Film and Digital Media Program produce portfolios documenting their progress and 

projects – you can take a look at some of the work produced by students on this Program during their time at AUR. 

Students who complete the BA in Film and Digital Media will gain the following core competencies: 

• Articulate a wide range of concepts and ideas relating to film and digital media 

• Translate their imaginative ideas into words, film and other digital media in work which demonstrates a well-developed 

degree of control over language, narrative technique and form 

• Apply skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation in the world of film and digital media 

• Identify information needs, access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and use information ethically and 

legally to accomplish specific purposes within the context of film and digital media research 

• Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the power of film and digital media to persuade and inform audiences, 

and to foster a sense of social responsibility, professionalism, ethics and civic engagementdiversity and intercultural 

understanding and respect.

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