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ONLY BE ROMAN
Only-Be Roman
Magical and beloved sites in Rome
If there´s a city where it´s hard to point out a series of magical sites, that city is Rome, and not exactly due to its lack of them but because of the opposite, because of the overwhelmingness of them. However it´s not easy to leave aside a mention to the Keats and Shelley House-Museum (http://www.keats-shelley-house.org/), not only for its delicate beauty and its exceptional location next to the impressive baroque white stairs of the unforgettable Piazza di Spagna, which is impossible to determine whether it´s more famous or more beautiful, but also for being perhaps the biggest pagan temple erected to Romanticism, a pilgrimage centre for the followers of an impulse that shaped modern sensitiveness. Among true relics such as a lock of Keats´ hair and his death mask or the urn that contains the ashes of Shelley´s body – whose cadaver was so badly disfigured by birds and fish that he could only be identified thanks to the Keats book that he had with him at the time of his drowning-, burned by the seaside in a Greek-style bonfire in a ceremony officiated by Byron which is worthy of being labelled legendary, the house contains valuable mementos, such as personal letters, documents and an extraordinary and extensive library. Equally as emotive, for reasons perhaps not far away from the aforementioned romantic spirit, the Mausoleum of Augustus (Piazza Augusto Imperatore/via Ripetta) is a perfect reminder of the vanity of all things and the devastating effect of the passing of time. It´s hard to understand at first sight, that this forlorn brick cylinder, originally covered in pillars and marble statues, flanked by two...Porta Portese Rome
The Porta Portese Market is one of the most famous ones in Italy and the most famous one in Rome, with over 4,000 stalls that sell all sorts of products.
Rome Marathon
Rome Marathon is one of the most famous in the world because it has 26 miles with more than 200,000 euros in prizes.
Acanto Spa Rome
If you´re in Rome and you want to fully relax, you just have to visit Acanto Spa and receive the best treatments.
Hammam Rome
Hammam Rome is a place where you can enjoy the classic Arabic baths, ideal for those who want to have a nice relaxing time.
Cola di Rienzo Rome
At Cola di Rienzo Italian language school they have their own method which guarantees fast learning.
Est Ovest Rome
At Est Ovest Roma they offer Italian courses for foreigners. They are located in Rome and they will verify your level of Italian.
Gagosian Rome
Gagosian is almost an art franchise with homes in Rome, Genoa, New York or Athens, with impressive spaces and exhibitions by great artists.
Valentina Moncada Rome
Valentina Moncada Gallery is one of the most prestigious ones in the country and it´s among the international elite of the art circuit.
Zoomarine Rome
Zoomarine in Rome is a unique water park where they do shows with dolphins. You can interact with the animals too.
