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Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Getting me a culture

I went to see an exhibition called Il '700 a Roma. It was the best decision I've made in quite some time. The mostra was breathtaking, from the portraits of nobels to scenes from the Eneide, from the busts dating back to Hadrian's times (apparently restored in the 18th century)to the two restored dresses dated 1750 and 1770 (uncomfortable and itchy looking, of course.

Let's not forget the fancy travel-silverware/dishware-set which belonged to an Italian Duchess, neatly placed in a large green velvet covered case.

The exhibit was held in the Palazzo Venezia, with it's incredibly high ceilings, exquisitely decorated and marked with stems.

The reduced 6 Euro ticket (under 25)was a true joke compared to the treasures shown... words are poor.

I took some pictures in the hallways leading to the exhibit. Nothing compared to the actual rooms, of course....

Palazzo Venezia, with Mussolini's balcony:


Staircase leading to the exhibit:




Midget door: (servants?)



posted by RomanWanderer @ 6:21 AM