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WELCOME RECEPTION WEDNESDAY June 13th: included in registration fee AUDITORIUM PARCO DELLA MUSICA Viale Pietro de Coubertin – Rome  A light aperitif will be proposed in the Foyer of the Sinopoli Hall (our main hall for the congress) and in the Foyer of the Risonanze Hall (poster area).Dress code: informal PRESIDENT RECEPTION THURSDAY June 14th: included in registration fee PALAZZO BRANCACCIO Viale del Monte Oppio 7 - Largo Brancaccio, 82/a – Rome   Brancaccio Palace is the last Roman Patrician Palace built in 1880 in the heart of the eternal city, Rome. Located on Colle Oppio, near Emperor Nero's,"Domus Aurea" and the seven hills, between Colosseum and the famous Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Princess Mary Elisabhet Field, american wife of Salvatore Brancaccio, in 1879 relied on architect Gaetano Koch the construction of the palace situated in a beautiful natural old park between roman ruins, centuries old plants and fountains, mixed by vegetable essence. In the Park you can also admire the small and charming Hunting Lodge turned into a Coffee House, rich of decorations and painted by Francesco Gay. Inside the Palace you can fild anchanting banquet rooms where Mary Elisabeth Field gave magnificent sumptuous parties also in honour of the King Umberto of Savoy. The same halls in 1969 have been completely restored and reserved for unforgettable private and public manifestations by the Roma Party Company that for more than 30 years has the honour to manage this artistic patrimony. Today this Palace is considered as one of the most beautiful venue in Rome, where getting together is to find again the pleasure for living. The venue can be easily reached by public transport: Bus Routes: 16, 360, 649, 714 Underground: Metro A Vittorio Emanuele Stop & Metro B Cavour Stop Dress code: jacket and tie ANNUAL DINNER SATURDAY 16th June: on sale TERRAZZA CAFFARELLI Palazzo Caffarelli-Clementino, Capitoline Hill, Piazza del Campidoglio – Rome The Capitoline Hill is the most sacred of the Seven Hills of Rome. Since the VI century BC, the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus Capitolinus was located upon this Hill and the surrounding area was the center of the political and religious life during the Roman Republic and Empire. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Popes and Emperors ascended to the “Piazza” at the top of the Capitoline Hill horseback up a stepped ramp, known as Cordonata. In recent years, here have been signed the Treaties of Rome (25 March 1957) establishing the European Economic Community and, later on (29 October 2004), the Treaty establishing the Constitution of the European Union. Nowadays, the Capitoline Hill is the seat of the Municipality of Rome.  The steps, Piazza and buildings atop the Capitoline Hill were designed by Michelangelo. In front of Cordonata (steps) is the Palace of the Senate, now Office of the Mayor of Rome. It is flanked by two buildings, The Palace of the Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, which, together, constitute the Capitoline Museums. Palazzo Caffarelli work was begun by Ascanio Caffarelli in 1538 on family property situated close to the Palazzo dei Conservatori; it was completed after 1680. From the beginning of the 19th century till the end of the First World War the building was occupied by the Prussian Embassy. In 1918 it was taken back by the Rome City Council and partially demolished. A large terrace, (the Caffarelli Terrace) took the place of the upper floors in the Eastern wing, while the ground floor, which had been partially obliterated by excavations into the Temple of Capitoline Jupiter, was taken over by the new museum section.  From Terrazza Caffarelli, you will have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the spectacular view of Rome at the sunset especially on the Roman Forum and the right bank of the Tiber. The skyline of Rome is made of domes. Cupolas, domes and cupolas yet. From the high of the Gianicolo, the Aventine Hill, from the terrace of Pincio or from the ramparts of Castel Sant'Angelo are domes - essential shapes symbolic of the City - to draw the unmistakable profile of the city, filling the space between earth and sky. The venue can be easily reached by public transport: Bus Via del Teatro di Marcello 44, 63, 81, 95, 160, 170, 175, 204, 628, 715, 716, 780, 781. Via dei Fori Imperiali 84, 85, 87, 175, 186, 810, 850. Via del Plebiscito 46, 62, 63, 64, 70, 80, 81, 87, 186, 492, 628, 640, 810. Underground Line B - Colosseo stop Once arrived in Piazza Venezia, looking at the Vittoriano , you will see 2 flights of steps. Climb on the second one called Cordonata to arrive on Piazza del Campidoglio, turn right through the Ancient Portal, you will get into the Caffarelli Square, on the left you will see the entrancefor Terrazza Caffarelli. The narrow streets do not allow buses to arrive on the top of the Capitoline Hill. Due to the presence of stairs, if you prefer you can catch a taxi. Dress code: formal TOURS DUE TO THE HIGH SEASON, TOURS HAVE TO BE CONFIRMED 15 DAYS BEFORE. REQUESTS ARRIVING LATER OR ONSITE WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY AFTER CHECKING THE AVAILABILITY OF GUIDES AND SKIP THE LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS. TOUR A - FULL DAY 14 JUNE 2011 – € 130,00 Tivoli, Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa Duration: about 6/7 hours Includes: one specialised English speaking guide, tickets with reservation (skip the line), headsets, pick-up (transportation) and lunch. Participants: min. 10 – max 25 people Our guide will introduce you to two marvellous residences of different age: the Hadrian’s Villa and the Renaissance Villa of Cardinal d’Este. First you will visit Hadrian’s Villa built by Emperor Hadrian in the 117 A.D. This Villa is the most important and greatest example of Roman Villa. Here Hadrian realised his dream to evoke the most famous Greek and Egypt’s places. Walking among the ruins of the Villa, our guide will tell you about the Villa’s magnificence at the time of Hadrian. You will admire the Canopus and the Temple of Serapis, the Maritime Theatre, the Hospitalia or guest houses, the Terrace of Tempe, the Heliocaminus Baths. Although much of the Villa is in the form of ruins today, it has been preserved in an excellent manner. It is among the best examples of the roman period in Europe: its ruines fascinated many artists and architects such as Andrea Palladio, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Borromini, Piranesi and Canova. After that you will visit Villa d’Este, commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito d’Este, who, as Emperor Hadrian, loved Antiquity and gardens. The Villa was designed by Pirro Ligorio and realised by the architect Alberto Galvani. The internal decoration was painted by the most famous artists of the Roman Mannerism such as Federico Zuccari, Cesare Nebbia and Antonio Tempesta.The garden of Villa d’Este with its fountains, “water games”, cascades and pools was a model for many Mannerist and Baroque European gardens. TOUR B - FULL DAY 14 JUNE 2011 – € 130,00 Vatican Museums, San Peter and Castel Sant’Angelo Duration: about 6/7 hours Includes: one specialised English speaking guide, tickets with reservation (skip the line), headsets, pick-up and lunch. Participants: min. 10 – max 25 people You will be met by our guide at the main entrance of the Vatican Museums and then once inside you will begin your tour of the spectacular and rich papal collections. First you will visit the splendid Cortile della Pigna and you will go on to the Cortile Ottagono where in 1503 Pope Julius II displayed the Vatican's first collection of Greek and Roman statues: the Apollo del Belvedere and the Laocoön. Here you will also admire Canova's marvelous sculptures of Perseo and Creugas and Damoxène and in the Sala delle Muse the famous Belvedere Torso. Next you will visit the Galleria dei Candelabri, the Galleria degli Arazzi and the Galleria delle Carte Geografiche and finally you will see Raphael's Rooms, the Sistin Chapel and the Borgia Apartment. After that you will visit the following museums: Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, Museo Egizio, Museo Gregoriano Profano and Museo Pio Cristiano. Then you will be taken to the rich Pinacoteca Vaticana where there are this very famous masterpieces: Trittico Stefaneschi by Giotto, the frescoes by Melozzo da Forlì, the Trasfigurazione by Raphael, the San Girolamo by Leonardo, the Madonna col Bambino e santi by Titian, the Deposizione by Caravaggio. Then you will visit St. Peter where you can admire the famous Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldacchino by Bernini. After the lunch, our guide will introduce you to the beauty and wonder of one of Rome’s most famous monuments. It was built at the same time as the Elio bridge by Emperor Hadrian in 130 A.D. as his and the Antonini’s mausoleum and then (later) Emperor Aurelian made it into a fortress and connected to the walls built by him for the defense of the city. During the Renaissance, when it was the Pope’s residence it was transformed into luxurious apartments and then much later on it was used as barracks and a military prison. Within the Castle you can visit the Chamber of the Urns which houses the ashes of Hadrian’s family. You can also see the ancient prison cells, the weapons collection, paintings and sculptures. On the 4th floor you can visit the papal apartments frescoes by Giulio Romano, Perin del Vaga and the other artists from Raphael’s school. On the 5th floor you can see the Bronze Angel Statue and you can enjoy a wonderful view of Rome from the Castle’s terrace. TOUR C - MORNING 15 JUNE 2011 – € 50,00 MAXXI - Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XXI secolo Duration: about 2/3 hours Includes: one specialised English speaking guide, tickets with reservation (skip the line), headsets and pick-up from the Auditorium (walking distance). Participants: min. 10 – max 25 people MAXXI, the National Museum of XXI Century Arts, is the first Italian national institution devoted to contemporary creativity and conceived as a broad cultural campus. MAXXI is managed by a Foundation constituted in the July of 2009 by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and houses two museums: MAXXI Art and MAXXI Architecture. The programming of the activities – exhibitions, workshops, conferences, shows, projections, educational projects – reflects MAXXI’s vocation as a place for the conservation and exhibition of its collections but also, and above all, a laboratory for cultural experimentation and innovation, for the study, research and production of the aesthetic contents of out time. The MAXXI building is a major architectural work designed by Zaha Hadid, located in Rome’s Flaminio quarter and featuring innovative and spectacular forms. MAXXI Art has been conceived as the Italian point of reference on the international circuit of excellence in contemporary art. The collection and the exhibitions, reflecting the latest developments in art, but with a broad-based approach, ensure that the institution effectively legitimizes and acts as an international showcase for Italian art of the present. In the museum’s cultural programming, Italian art will therefore receive particular attention and will be interpreted in relation to an international frame of reference. The production of works on the occasion of exhibitions, commissions for site specific interventions and the programming of competitions connotate the museum as a place of experimentation and a true propulsive centre for the most up-to-date art. Furthermore, MAXXI Art intends to act as the fulcrum of a coordinated programme and as a centre for exchanges with other Italian museum institutions as well as actively dialoguing with museums in other countries. TOUR D - MORNING 15 JUNE 2011 – € 75,00 Ancient Rome - Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Duration: about 2/3 hours Includes: one specialised English speaking guide, tickets with reservation (skip the line), headsets and pick-up. Participants: min. 10 – max 25 people You will be met by our guide at the copy of statue of Marcus Aurelius in the center of Michelangelo’s Capitoline Hill Square. Then from the terrace you will be able to admire a marvellous view of Ancient Rome. After that you will be taken down to the Roman Forum and while you are walking you can admire the most important monuments of Ancient Rome such as the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Arch of Titus, the Trajan’s Market, the Curia, Temples and Basilicas. At the end of this walk there will be a short break on the roof Garden of the “Hotel Gladiatori” where you can have a drink and admire an incredible view of the Colosseum. After that you will go for a tour in the Colosseum, the biggest and most famous Amphitheatre in the world. Here, during the time of the Roman Empire, more than 50.000 spectators watched the famous battles of the Gladiators. Then our guide will tell you about the Arch of Constantine and you will take a walk up to Rome’s most famous hill, the Palatine. It is said that here Romulus, the legendary first king of Rome, founded the Eternal City. TOUR E - AFTERNOON 15 JUNE 2011 – € 40,00 Rome’s Piazzas and Fountains Duration: about 2/3 hours Includes: one specialised English speaking guide, tickets with reservation (skip the line), headsets and pick-up. Participants: min. 15 – max 25 people Our guide will introduce you to the beauty and wonder of Rome’s Piazzas. Your will see the elegant Spanish Steps and the Church of Trinità dei Monti. You can also admire the famous Fontana della Barcaccia by Bernini, the Column of the Immacolata and Spanish Embassy to the Holy See. Yu will visit the Trevi Fountain built in 1700 by Niccolò Salvi which it is considered one of the most famous fountains in the world (have you seen Fellini’s La Dolce Vita?). You will have the chance to throw a coin into the Fountain and make your wish. After that you will go on to the Pantheon, Rome’s most incredible Roman temple built by Hadrian in the II century B.C. This is Stendhal’s description of the Pantheon: “… the most incredible ancient Roman monument is without a doubt the Pantheon. This temple … appears to us as it would have appeared to the ancient Romans”. Next you will visit Piazza Navona which was built on the ruins of the ancient Stadium of Domitian. Here you can admire Borromini’s Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone and Bernini’s spectacular Fountain of the Four Rivers. From there you will walk to Piazza Campo de’ Fiori, famous for its fruit and vegetable market, and then to Piazza Farnese which is famous for the Palazzo Farnese designed by Michelangelo. TOUR F - AFTERNOON 15 JUNE 2011 – € 50,00 Caravaggio’ Rome Duration: about 2/3 hours Includes: one specialised English speaking guide, headsets and pick-up. Participants: min. 10 – max 25 people You will be met by our guide at the Obelisk in Piazza del Popolo and you will then be taken on a tour of the three famous churches where you can see masterpieces by Caravaggio. The first church will be Santa Maria del Popolo where you can see The Crucifixion of St. Peter and The Conversion of St. Paul in the Cerasi Chapel. Then after a short walk through Rome’s centre you will visit the church Sant’Agostino where you see the incredible Madonna di Loreto painted by Caravaggio between 1604 and 1606. Finally you will admire the Contarelli Chapel in the San Luigi dei Francesi church where there are three marvelous Caravaggio paintings: the Calling of St. Matthew, the Martyrdom of St. Matthew and St. Matthew and the Angel. Here you will notice Caravaggio’s use of light and shadow for which he was famous. |
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