Now, After four years of the pubblication of his latest album FROM SKIN TO HEART on November 2007 which has sold 300.000 copies, Antonello Venditti is back on the music market with a new album.

From the 29 of November of this year, UNICA, the new Antonello Venditti’s album was released. To promote the album, the singer will be offering a series of concerts, which will begin on 8 and 9 March 2012  at the Palalottomatica Arena in Rome.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have a great time and to enjoy the music of one of the most beloved Roman musicians and don’t forget to check our website or send us an e-mail to get the bes rates for accomodation in the Eternal City.

Two great Renaissance’s artist for a stylistic  comparison, Botticelli, the master, and Filippo Lippi, his scholar, whose fame in the last time of his life became so big to be a rival of the more famous master especially for the the commissions in Florence.

The exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale, “Filippino Lippi e Sandro Botticelli nella Firenze del ‘400” is actually  designed to introduce the public to the approximately 34 years of Lippi’s career; there are some works by Sandro Botticelli but they are just included as a counterpoint to the works by Lippi, reference works to compare and contrast styles and approaches.

Born in Prato in about 1457, the result of his father Fra’ Filippo Lippi’s illicit tryst with a nun, Lucrezia Buti, Filippo known as Filippino to distinguish him from his father, one of the most celebrated and valued painters of his day, was an eclectic and versatile artist, particularly innovative in the field of decoration and the applied arts, as we can see from his frescoes in the Carafa Chapel in the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome or in the Strozzi Chapel in Santa Maria Novella in Florence.

The Scuderie del Quirinale Museum can be easily reached from the Station Termini. Just take the bus 40 from the station and get off at the stop “Nazionale/Qurinale” (2 stops from Termini) and then walk a couple of blocks. You will find a map detailing everything here.

And don’t forget to contact us to get the best rate for the best accomodation in the Eternal City! Happy Holidays!

Our blogger today: Lello

For the first time in Italy, this great historical retrospective, held in partnership with the Georgia O’Keefe museum of Santa Fe, New Mexico, explores the complex universe of this artist who changed the history of modern art through her vision of the natural and architectural forms of the world.

Her masterpieces such as “New York Street with Moon”, from the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum in Madrid and “White Calla with Red Background”, belonging to the Georgia O’Keefe museum will be shown in a reconstruction of the historical and artistic context in which she worked.

Curated by Barbra Buhlur Lynes of the Georgia O’Keefe museum, New Mexico, the exhibition features over sixty works as well as a series of photographs by celebrated American photographers that capture moments and places in the life of O’Keefe. There is also a reconstruction of her studio complete with tools and personal objects.

The exhibit can be found in the Foundazione Roma Museo, Palazzo Cipolla, Via Del Corso. It runs until the 22^nd of January, 2011 and the opening hours are 10:00-20:00, closed Monday.

Don’t miss out on this fascinating insight into one of the world’s most brilliant artistic minds. To find the most convenient accomodation in Rome, contact us. We’ll be glad to give you our best rate!

Our Blogger today: Liam

Taste the best foods at the most loved restaurants and speciality shops while learning the heritage of the food and the architecture of the area. Meet the people who have been cooking some of the best dishes for generations and hear their stories. You will also enjoy sampling the wine offered. All in all you should definitely try this wonderful tour and delight in the sights, smells and most importantly the tastes that real Rome has to offer.

To book, visit the tour website, and to get the best accomodation in the city, use our automatic booking system or send us an e-mail, we will be delighted to have you with us!

Our blogger: Liam

Painting by Ringo Starr

If you love rock (and who doesn’t?!) you will love this event: an exhibition held in The Chiostro Del Bramante (Via Della Pace, 5-Rome, Italy) displaying paintings whose authors are not painters but whith whom you are undoubtedly familiar.

The works shown were created by some of the most famous names in rock music history, such as Ringo Starr (the beatles), Jim Morrison (doors), Michael Jackson, The Who’s Pete Towshend and Paul Stanley (KISS’ frontman).

The exhibition will last last until October 26. 2011. The doors open from 10AM till 7PM and entrance is free  : )

If you will be in Rome we hope you enjoy the exhibitionAnd don’t forget to write us a line or check our website to get a quotation on your next Roman holiday!

More than 40,000 fans in London and 100,000 visitors in Hamburg, Monaco, Stuttgart and Zurich cannot be wrong. And they are not.

Now Ben Hur live is in Rome from 29^th September until the 29^th October.

“Colossal” is the only word that can apply for description: 400 actors, 100 animals, and the amazing high speed chariots racing.

Ben Hur will take you back in time to those years in which being bold was the only option available.

Nothing is more Roman than the circus. Sooner or later it had to come back to its source. Panem et Circenses!!!!!

Just a few opinions: The London Times: “The production of the century”; Munich Abendzeitung: “Almost a miracle of biblical”; Die Welt: “Circus Maximus 2.0″; Süddeutsche Zeitung: “The show XXXXL”; The Sun: “Exciting, mesmerizing, a triumphal procession”;

Ben Hur, a story that mixes the adventure of the Roman competition and its sublime inspiring devotional aspect.

The event will take place in the Nuova Fiera di Roma, connexion by line b of the subway and then train at about 40 minutes from the city centre.

Feel like Charlton Heston…Be Charlton Heston. Come to Rome in October, stay at Hotel Des Artistes or Yes Hotel and give yourself a present that you will never forget. The kind of intense emotion that takes place in your heart and remains there… ETERNALY.

Our blogger: Marcelo

Public transportation is not so crowded and the general atmosphere is more relaxed. But it’s hot-You may say. Well no much a difference if you compare with July and the last half of the month of June.

Most of all, Romans go on vacation during august for tradition, since in this City there is a very strong traditional mentality.

I just wanted to suggest an idea and here it is:

Aside the river, The impressive Castel  Sant’ Angelo will take you back to the middle ages, but do not let yourself be deceived for the appearance.

It is actually a fortress from the XIV century, meant with the purpose of protecting the Pope. The famous Passetto di Borgo connects the Basilica of Saint Peter with the Castel where the Pope could take refuge in case of invasion.

But is much older than that!

The Emperor Hadrianus order its construction as his personal Mausoleum. An imperial law prohibited tombs to be set inside the limits of the Ancient City. You could have your tomb inside only if you were declared a God.

Since Hadrianus was a good one (but not good enough to be taken as a God) he made his own plan. He built a huge monument to be seen from afar, just right aside the official limit (the Tiber) and built also a bridge to serve as a connection. By that he gave himself the place that in his mind deserved and so he may rest in peace…

Back to our century, in the summer until the 4^th September during the evening discos, restaurants  and an open market make the area lively but pleasant at the same time.

You could become romantic so easily!

Enter the castle (that for this period can be visited from 20.30 until 24.00) and have (Why not?) a romantic dinner in the restaurant inside with most outstanding view…

PS: The Castel is at five minutes walk from Saint Peters and fifteen minutes walk from Piazza Navona , there is in the area a swimming pool open from 10.00 until 18.00.

HAVE MUCH FUN!!!!

Our blogger: Marcelo

The 24th of July 2011, we all have an appointment  at Ippodromo Of Capanelle to see live Moby as a part of the Rock in Roma Festival.

Awaiting to leave for his long tournè Moby makes an important stop at Rome, to present hi s late album “Destroyed”. His disc will be associated with a book, published by Damiani, with 128 pages including 55 photos taken by Moby around the world. Produced by moby and mixed by ken Thomas, using analogic tools of the time and mixed at Abbey Road Studios of London.

After his presence at Fiera della Musica Di Azzano Decimo , the famous musiciain is arriving to Rome for spectacular concert full of wonderful sounds and colours, teasing your senses with his vibes.

Finally you must not miss the aftershow with a special dj set  not yet revealed.

And don’t forget to dro us a line (info@hoteldesartistes.com or info@yeshotelrome.com) or give us a phone call (+39 064454365) to get the best rates for accomodation in Rome!

Adelmo Fornaciari was born in Roncocesi, province of Reggio Emilia, September 25, 1955. His stage name, Zucchero, comes from a childhood memory of the singer as his primary teacher said he was “sweet as sugar” and called him “jam and sugar”.

You notice his passion for hats, in fact he always wears a different one in his shows. In England, for a television program, dubbed him “The Italian Mad Hatman” , a nickname by which is often presented in the world. But it is not his only moniker, in fact, Italy is also known as “the master”. To date Zucchero, who is famous for his blues stylings, has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, making it one of the most important Italian singers in the world

July 23 is the date of the concert Zucchero will offer in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.The ‘Chocabeck Tour’ has achieved the extraordinary results of 50,000 tickets sold in a short time and promises to be a great show worth watching.

Until  May 29 the Palazzo Venezia in Rome offers the most interesting exhibition: “Caravaggio, La Botttega del Genio’’.

Optical instruments, Mirrors, and other utensils used by the great painter are re-created in order to show many of the secrets that made possible Caravaggio’s unique and innovative technique.

This is an incredible chance to approach art exactly from the artist’s point of view. Instead of having the ‘’final product’’ you get the chance to ‘’spy’’ on the birth of Caravaggio’s masterpieces at his daily working environment.

The Palazzo Venezia Museum is located at the very heart of the Historical Center of Rome (Piazza Venezia ,10 minutes by bus from our locations at Hotel Des Artistes and Yes Hotel).  The admission ticket costs 6 euros. The museum is closed on Mondays.

The Vatican Museums, the Borghese Gallery, Capitoline museums and churches in the city have on display many of the most famous and important works from this great artist so, it can be said that maybe there is no better place as Rome for this kind of exhibition. Make a reservation at Yes Hotel or Hotel Des Artistes to enjoy the most exciting and artistic holidays you only can get in the Eternal City.

Our Blogger: Marcelo