The sentinel of Gianicolo
The Sentinel of Gianicolo: the tall pine of Rome
I have stood as a silent sentinel over Rome, from my perch atop the Gianicolo hill, for centuries. My roots, gnarled and deep, have felt the pulse of this city
Contemporary Rome: a vibrant mix of cinema, street art, design, and daily life in the Eternal City’s modern rhythm. An old lady strong and still fascinating.
Baker of Testaccio
A Baker’s Gratitude: Testaccio, Rome, June 4th, 1944
In the heart of Testaccio, a neighborhood in Rome where the smell of fresh bread mixed with the resilient spirit of its people, stood Giovanni Marini, a baker in his early 40s
Luca's double life in Testaccio
Luca’s double life in Testaccio, Rome: labor man by day sax player by night
Once a month, Luca takes center stage at the Testaccio Market's Saturday night parties.
Maddalena Cesaretti: A daughter of Testaccio and the Resistance | Ideas for Travelers
A Testaccio Resistance daughter: Maddalena Cesaretti
Maddalena walked briskly through the cobbled streets of Testaccio, her leather satchel slung over her shoulder, filled not only with books on philosophy
Liberation of Rome 1944 - "Vittoriano" nowadays
Rome Liberation By Angloamerican Troops In 1944
The liberation of Rome in WW II happened on June 4th 1944 by the American troops of general Clark after nine months of bloody, oppressive Nazi German occupation
Italy's Republic celebration day frecce tricolori | Ideas for Travelers
Italy’s Republic celebration day: birth of a modern nation
Italy's Republic celebration day is celebrated on June 2: the birth of the modern nation in a similar way to the French 14th July and the American 4th July.
Capitol hill Rome: seat of the EU treaty
Rome history: Treaty of Rome, 1957
Rome history: the "Treaty of Rome", officially the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, was signed on 25 March 1957 on the Capitolium hill.
Drive In theatre, Rome 1957
METRO Drive In: when Rome wanted to look like hollywood
METRO Drive in: the first and largest drive in theatre in Italy and Europe was inaugurated in Rome in 1957
Auditorium of Rome - aerial view
Rome Auditorium: A Masterpiece Of Awesome Acoustic Architecture
The Auditorium of Rome complex consists of three concert halls and an open-air theatre: the cavea.
Pizza stall at Testaccio food Market
Testaccio Food Market
Testaccio Food Market: when a food market becomes a cool place to hang out and visit.