Rachele Orsoni, Author at Secret Roma

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On October 29, Rino Gaetano would have turned 76: in Monte Sacro, the building where he lived still bears a plaque in his memory

Have you ever noticed the plaque at number 53 on Via Nomentana Nuova? It commemorates the fact that Rino Gaetano lived in this building in Monte Sacro from 1970 until his death. On October 29, the singer-...

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Things to Do in Rome This Weekend: Festivals, Markets, and Day Trips (November 13–15)

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In 1976, the Rome Jazz Festival made its debut at the Gianicolo; 50 years later, it returns with 18 concerts and a tribute to Miles Davis

In Rome, November moves to the rhythm of jazz: the Rome Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th edition with a lineup that spans generations and styles. The central theme is Miles Davis, marking the 100th ann...

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From Warhol to Banksy, art has never been this much fun: the biggest new sensation in the art world is coming to Rome for its international premiere. It’s LUNA P’ART!

What happens when play becomes a gateway to art? LUNA P’ART makes its world debut in Rome with 13 spaces, original works by 16 artists, and a journey to explore, traverse, and experience firsthand. LUN...

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In 1902, the government purchased Villa Borghese, the palace, and all the works of art for 3.6 million lire—“the deal of the century.” Today, in Cardinal Scipione’s former residence, where Paolina Bonaparte still poses half-naked in the marble sculpture for which her husband paid Canova 6,000 scudi, you can discover it through a guided tour featuring Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael

In the heart of Villa Borghese, amid tree-lined avenues and gardens, stands a palace that houses one of Rome’s richest art collections. It is the Casino Nobile, now home to the Borghese Gallery: a journey...

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Nord Sud Ovest Est, the TV series about 883: eight episodes chronicle Max Pezzali and Mauro Repetto’s 1993, a year marked by success and friendship

There are songs that, with just a few notes, can transport us back to a summer, a provincial road, or a friendship. The story of 883 begins like this: two young men from Pavia, Max Pezzali and M...

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In 1883, Gabriele D’Annunzio married Maria Hardouin di Gallese in a reconciliation wedding in the chapel of Palazzo Altemps—the home of his in-laws, the dukes—following their escape to Florence. Since 1982, the palace has been owned by the state, and today, just a stone’s throw from Piazza Navona, it houses The Suicide of Galata and The Ludovisi Throne.

Before becoming one of the locations of the National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps was the setting for a love story straight out of a novel. It was here that Gabriele D’Annunzio married Maria Ha...

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In 1672, Pope Innocent XI founded a conservatory on Via di Ripetta for young women in need: 354 years later, its former church hosts Morricone’s soundtracks by candlelight, starting at €26.50

In Rome, it happens that a building changes its purpose without losing its history. On Via di Ripetta, what is now Palazzo Ripetta—a five-star hotel in the heart of the city center—began as a shelter for...

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In 1965, the Beatles performed four times in Rome; more than 60 years later, you can hear their hits again by candlelight at the Boscolo Circo Massimo

When you think of the Beatles, it’s easy to imagine uncontrollable crowds. But in Rome, in June 1965, things turned out differently: the Fab Four performed four times at the Teatro Adriano, with two conce...

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In 1959, Aldo Moro was elected secretary of the Christian Democrats at the Domus Mariae: today, the historic headquarters on Via Aurelia is a hotel with 203 rooms, a private church, and a 544-seat auditorium

In March 1959, while the Christian Democrats were going through a crisis, Aldo Moro was elected party secretary at the Domus Mariae. The National Council met there from March 14 to 17. Today, that buildin...