The Bernini Palace is one of the most important and sumptuous buildings of Roman nobility. Planned by Maderno, it was built by Bernini and Borromini. It is the seat of the National Gallery of Antique Art. The entrance is in "Via delle Quattro Fontane". In 1949 the building was acquired by the State and now part of the National Gallery of Antique Art has been settled here (the rest is in Corsini Building). It was founded in 1895 and contains works concerning the period from 12th until 18th centuries.

These works come from Corsini-Colonna family collections, Barberini’s collections and from legacies and purchases. The building ... continue

For 4-6 servings:

• 400 g spaghetti
• 400 g walnuts
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 handful breadcrumbs
• 100 g cream
• extra-virgin olive oil
• salt
• nutmeg

Shell the walnuts and remove the film which covers them by plunging them into boiling water. Pound them in a mortar with the garlic clove and then add the breadcrumbs which have been moistened in some water (or milk) and squeezed dry, and a handful of salt. Use the pestle like a spoon to mix the ingredients together to obtain a smooth cream. In a saucepan, warm the nut mixture over a moderate heat, diluting with the ... continue