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
ITALIAN RECIPE OF THE DAY
PASTIERA - Sweetmeat of Naples
Neapolitan speciality of the Easter period Recipe for 8-10 servings
Fourteen years ago Chris Clark, 43 years, from New York, Queens, but now resident in North Potomac in Maryland, registered the domain pizza.com for 20 dollars. Today, it has sold at online auction for ... continue
15.04.2008
PINTORICCHIO
from 02 february 2008
Fino al: 29 june 2008
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Luogo: Perugia – Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria
550 years since the birth of Pintoricchio, Perugia honors ... continue
19.02.2008
THE LAST TIZIANO AND THE SENSUALITY OF THE PAINTING
26 january 2008 - 20 april 2008 – Galleria dell’Accademia di Venezia
The Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum, in collaboration with the Venetian cultural activity agency, has undertaken ... continue