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

Neapolitan speciality of the Easter period
Recipe for 8-10 servings

For the Short Pastry:
• 1 cup, 4 tbs. flour
• 5 oz. butter
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 3 egg yolks


For the Filling:
• 1 cup whole-wheat grain
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 qts. milk
• 3 oz. candied orange and lemon peel
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch vanilla
• 1 lemon rind
• salt
• 2 cups ricotta
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbs. orange-flower water
• 1 oz. butter
• 1 oz. confectioner's sugar