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CASTEL SANT’ANGELO CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH A HOST OF BAROQUE AND CLASSICAL MUSIC

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3, 2, 1… Into OrbitA Midsummer Night’s Dream

A multi-media journey into one of the most amazing places in the history of world art. In the hope of inspiring visitors with the story of their creation, an immersive, surround-sound theatrical extravaganza will bring to life the frescoed vaults of the Sistine Chapel. Held in both English and Italian, the show boasts 270° immersive projections, larger-than-life stage effects and original music by Sting. Ongoing until December 31.

Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy of magic, mix-ups and mayhem runs at the open-air Silvano Toti Globe Theatre, Italy’s only Elizabethan theatre immersed in the greenery of Villa Borghese. On a magical night, with a dreamlike and unreal atmos-phere, this timeless production brings to the stage the adventures surrounding the marriage of The-seus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons. From August 8 to 26.

Rome’s Planetarium reopens in a new interim base at the Ex Dogana (former custom house) in the capital’s San Lorenzo district. With a summer schedule of astronomical shows, stargazing sessions led by scientific explainers and cutting-edge tech-nology, this space-and-time machine will allow chil-dren to fly over the valleys of Mars, cross the rings of Saturn or even enter interstellar space looking for clues about alien life! Every day, except on Mondays.

A few steps from Castel Sant’Angelo, the banks of the Tiber River come alive with a summer sched-ule of open-air jazz concerts. With events taking place from the afternoon until late evening, the programme includes music sessions by some of the world’s greatest jazz performers, workshops, conferences, live show-cases with emerging artists and fun-filled activities for children and families. The festival is part of the “Te-verEstate” programme. Ongoing until August 31.

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National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo - Lungotevere Castello, 50Running until September 13 - events start at 9:00 pm

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One of the most important monuments in Rome, Castel Sant’Angelo celebrates summer with “Sere d’Arte” (Art Nights), a programme of classical and Baroque mu-sic in the spaces of the legendary fortress commissioned by the Roman Emperor Had-rian as a mausoleum for himself and his fam-ily. Curated by Cristina Farnetti, the line-up for 2018 brings together 46 artists from all over the world, performing on four exclu-sive stages (Cappella dei Condannati, Sala della Biblioteca, Sala Paolina, Cortile delle Fucilazioni). Upcoming events include Barce-lona-based Ensemble Dialoghi performing a re-interpretation of firm favorites from Mo-zart and Beethoven (August 3), followed by a solo piano concert by Alessandro Stella with a musical programme showing Debussy at his purest (August 9). With Unwritten. From Violin to Harp (August 16), audienc-es will have the opportunity to discover the virtuosity of Flora Papadopoulos, a Greek-born harpist famous for her personal takes on Back, Biber, Marini and Corelli. Rêverie - Debussy II (August 24) is the title of a tribute concert performed by the Triolet en-

semble (transverse flute, viola and harp), popular for their powerful rendition of songs by some of Italy’s most talented composers, from Ennio Morricone to Giovanni Sollima, Lucia Ronchetti and Salvatore Sciarrino. With Impresiones del Sur (August 30), Chilean guitarist José Antonio Escobar will present an overview of guitar repertoire from Spain and South America. On September 13 - as part of the closing night of the Festival - Sere d’Arte will shine the spotlight on a rediscovered jewel. The result of a long restoration pro-ject, a late 16th-century spinet will be taken back to its original context in the hands of Maurizio Croci. The event will also involve Evangelina Mascardi and her vihuela, a vogue plucked string instrument very pop-ular in Spain during the 16th century, with a repertoire focused on the figure of the “courtier”, expert in the use of weapons but also a man of letters and arts. Therefore the spinet will be the symbolic link between the Renaissance decorations that can be found in the Pauline Hall and a temporary exhibition entitled Weapons and Power during the European Renaissance.

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Rome’s annual film festival on Tiber Island is back with an unprecedented schedule of screen-ings, documentaries and masterclasses with actors/directors. A great innovation of the 23rd edition, the “Venti d’Estate” (Summer Winds) initiative aimed at illustrating the connection between music and liter-ature, politics and society, drama and poetry through literary readings, discussions, music and cinema con-versations. Ongoing until September 2.

The exhibition derives from the concept of rec-reating a hypothetical library of Prince Giovanni Torlonia Jr, the former resident of the Casina delle Civ-ette, with artist’s books hand-made by acclaimed art-ist Vittorio Fava. With plenty of illustrations concerning themes such as music, alchemy and flowers, there are about 20 books displayed around the Casina, made using various materials – from feathers and coins to buttons and seashells. Ongoing until September 30.

Airport Luxury GuideYour duty-free shopping experienceThe best Made in Italy luxury goods exhib-ited in a 10,000 square-metre shopping plaza where passengers can take advan-tage of extraordinary savings compared to downtown prices. Welcome to the new Air-port Mall, a tax-free heaven for shopping addicts where customers may benefit from a special 22% VAT exemption on a wide selection of fash-ion items from the most prestigious haute cou-ture brands. Located in the International Board-ing Area E of Terminal 3 (the newly opened departure lounge designed for non-EU flights),

this is a unique loca-tion with 50 exclu-sive restaurants and high-end retail shops. Passengers looking for inspiration can browse through the “Rome Airport Lux-

ury Guide” available on the Aeroporti di Roma official website, a digital brochure designed to introduce travellers to the glossy world of the most famous fashion houses and must-have products. A free personal shopper service is also available at the airport: for further information please email personalshopper@adr.it

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2018 SERVICE CHARTEROn the Aeroporti di Roma website you can download the 2018 Service Charter along with the Airport Guide, a handbook that provides useful information for passen-gers travelling through the airports of Fiumicino and Ciampino. The Service Charter implements the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) regulations and proposes quality indicators for each passenger type, with the aim of providing information on the level of quality achieved and on the improvement objectives for 2018. adr.it

PORTICO OF OCTAVIANoted as the centre of the Jewish quarter of Rome, it was built by Augustus in the name of his sister sometime after 27 BC. The colonnaded walks of the portico enclosed the temples of Jupiter Stator and Juno Regina, as well as a library. The structure was used as a fish market from the medieval period, and up to the end of the 19th century: this role is remembered in the name of the nearby church of “the Holy Angel in the Fish Market”.

TEMPIETTO AT SAN PIETRO IN MONTORIOMore sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter’s crucifixion. Commissioned by the King Ferdinand, the construction probably started around 1510 under the direction of Donato Bramante. Modern critics see this small, circular “tempietto” as the prototype for the greater Basilica of Saint Pietro in the Vatican.

THE CANNONBALL OF THE MIRACLEIn the chapel of St Bartholomew on the Island, there is a large cannonball lodged in the wall where it struck it during the siege of Rome of June 1849. When the bomb hit the building, the church was full of people, who went miraculously untouched. The cannonball, known as of “the miracle”, was left in the wall as a memento of the event.

An ironic juxtaposition of more than 800 objects (including drawings, furniture and accessories) and the permanent collec-tion of ancient art at Palazzo Altemps, the display brings to the fore the dual soul of the National Roman Museum. The exhibition itin-

Built as a defense wall from the out-side and then incorporated into the city tissue, the Aurelian Walls ac-company the streets, glimpses and horizons of the Eternal City. With over 12 km of length on which they still develop, they are the largest monument of Imperial Rome and the longest, oldest and best pre-served urban city wall in history. Designed by American architect Richard Meier, the Ara Pacis Museum plays host to an inspiring se-lection of 77 large-format color photographs

erary opens up from the courtyard and winds through the museum rooms, where the play-ful, dreamlike creations born from the sur-realist invention of Piero Fornasetti emerge amongst sculptural figures and Renaissance decorations. Ongoing until September 9.

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by Rome-based artist Andrea Jemolo. From the monumental Porta del Popolo to Villa Dominici, to some of the city’s best-pre-served arched gates (Porta Metronia, Porta Latina, Porta San Sebastiano), each snap-shot tells the uniqueness of a piece of history and everyday life. Some stretches of walls still stand out solemn and solitary, others have been incorporated by city life made of palaces, cemeteries, construction sites, workshops and large roads, other sections continually try to repossess the nature, with shrubs, flowers and climbing plants. In some photos taken outside the ramparts visitors can see the different techniques used over the centuries - from clay bricks, to tuff, to marble reuse mate-rials - while others tell the “inside” of the walls, with glimpses of walkways, doors, towers. Ongoing until October 7.

Tel. (+39) 06 0608 arapacis.it

The history of Italian avant-garde sound art is told through a selection of photographs, films, videos, historic posters and original LPs. From silence to noise, from phoneme to instruments, all the way to the infinite possibilities of reproduction, the ex-hibition describes how sound has permeat-ed the fabric of art in a widespread manner, contaminating cinema, choreography, lit-erature, publishing and media technology. Ongoing until October 28.

Tel. (+39) 06 3201954 maxxi.art

The valuable service of historiated ce-ramic plates of the Carpegna Collection is available to view at the prestigious Vat-ican Pinacoteca. One of the lesser-known, yet at the same time most fascinating chapters of 17th-century collecting, this group of items was produced in the 16th century by the skilled majolica masters of Urbino, based on drawings by painters from the Raphael School. Ongoing until September 30.

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A world-class exhibition celebrates the absolute versatility of Monica Vitti, the actress who best succeeded in uniting the two split souls of Italy’s finest film genres. With dozens of photographs on loan from the most prestigious public archives, doc-uments, interviews and audio-visual instal-lations, the display provides a multi-media, fully immersive exhibition itinerary that is both chronological and theme-related. Ongoing until September 9.

Tel. (+39) 06 86981921 cinecitta.com

The Ara Pacis Museum pays homage to the largest monument of Imperial Rome

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2018/2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULEOn August 6, Lega Pro (the governing body of the third highest division in the Italian football league system) will reveal the full brackets for the forthcoming season. The event will be held at the Stadium of Domitian, Rome’s first permanent venue for competitive sports.stadiodomiziano.com

WALKING TOURS WITH ACTORSA journey of art discovery in the footsteps of the historical figures who have made the most significant contributions to Rome. Accompanied by a qualified guide, participants will get “in touch” with Caravaggio, Bernini, the Borgias and Michelangelo, all brought to life by actors in costume. Ongoing until September 30.unconventionalrometours.com

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One of the city’s most iconic tourist landmarks, this square gets its name from the Pantheon’s informal title as the church of Santa Maria Rotonda. Completed by the emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD and still in use as a Catholic church, the “Temple of all Gods” (Pan-all, Theon-gods) was chosen in 1870 as the burial place of the first

kings of Italy. During the 19th century, the piazza was especially noted for its market of fish and fruit sellers.

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Mothers needing a little privacy while travelling can now bring their infants into a private nursing room located on the upper level of the Boarding Area E of Terminal 3. The result of a co-opera-tion between Aeroporti di Roma and UNICEF Italia, the “Baby Pit Stop” initiative was cre-ated to provide a peaceful space for moms who wish to nurse or pump in a private and comfortable setting. The project is a respon-se to increasing demand for accessibility improvements, which UNICEF has helped push forward as part of the “Child-Friendly Hospitals and Communities” programme. Equipped with changing tables and ergono-mic chairs, the new lounge forms a keypart of Aeroporti di Roma’s commitment to im-prove service quality, with five additional nursing stations installed throughout the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.adr.it

Until December 31, those who wish to leave their car in front of the air-port terminals can take advantage of a special 10% discount on food/drink purchases at selected bars and restaurants. The promotion – available every day – is valid only on the date shown on the parking ticket. Passen-gers interested in joining the initiative have to present their ticket to the ca-shier. Drivers using their Telepass device (electronic motorway toll collection) to enter the parking facilities are requested to show a copy of their booking confir-mation email. The easy Parking lots, the only ones located in front of the airport,

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are conveniently connected to the de-partures/arrivals lounges by a moving pedestrian walkway. Depending on the type of vehicle, budget and duration of the stay, passengers can benefit from a diversified range of parking options.

For further information and reservations: adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-parking