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3 unusual museums to visit in Rome

THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION / August 15, 2022 / Blog /

Italian Translation

By Claudia Mosca, an aspiring author and freelance writer

Rome, Italy’s spectacular capital city, hides some of the most fascinating beauties of the land.

The capital’s museums differ by the sheer volume of works contained, the authority of the artists’ names, and the numerous exhibition spaces.

Today, we will discover together three unusual museums worth stopping by. We will discover together what Rome has to offer to the most curious visitors who are looking for a new adventure.

Ready?

GAM, Gallery of Modern Art of Rome

Gallery of Modern Art, Rome

The Gallery of Modern Art of Rome (GAM) carries a long and troubled history, beginning in 1925.

Subject to constant closures and changes, the Gallery took years to transform into what it is today.

Its collection includes more than three thousand different works, including sculptures, engravings, paintings and drawings.

The authors celebrated within the gallery move from the nineteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century, showing the public the change art has experienced over the years.

MAXXI, National Museum of 21st Century Arts

National Museum of 21st Century Arts

MAXXI, one of Rome’s most beautiful and distinctive museums, is the first national museum dedicated to contemporary art.

The structure was designed by architect Zaha Hadid, who also owns the foundation connected to the museum.

MAXXI hosts art and architecture exhibitions, which are joined by events dedicated to the world of design and photography.

Workshops, conferences, performances and screenings are organized regularly, so that the museum becomes a multi-purpose space.

Contemporary art is celebrated in all its forms, managing to surprise everyone who sets foot inside the structure.

Galleria Borghese

Galleria Borghese

The third museum is named Galleria Borghese, the place where the largest collection of ancient sculptures and mosaics from the 15th to the 19th century is kept.

Works by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, Giovanni Bellini, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini join the spectacular sculptures of Canova, creating a one-of-a-kind spectacle. More than 20 painted rooms provide the backdrop for this incredible collection, which manages to attract anyone.

The Gallery has over 260 original paintings, divided into different rooms according to theme and year of creation. Each artist is treated with respect and dedication, so that everyone is given proper attention.

Estate Italiana: i luoghi segreti per godersi l’estate

THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION / July 27, 2022 / Blog /

Mi chiamo Claudia Mosca, un’aspirante scrittrice e articolista freelance.

Traduzione Inglese

Indecisi su dove trascorrere la vostra “Estate Italiana”? Ecco 5 luoghi magici – e segreti – che raccontano perfettamente la bellezza e l’unicità dell’Italia.

Guardiamo insieme 5 posti molto particolari, che potrebbero sorprendervi e farvi vivere un’estate fuori dal comune.

Iniziamo!

Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo

Il primo luogo magico, la prima location dedicata alla vostra “Estate Italiana”, è Castel Gandolfo. A pochi chilometri di distanza da Roma, a picco sul Lago di Albano, ecco comparire un luogo unico nel suo genere.

Castel Gandolfo è conosciuto per essere immerso nel verde, circondato dalla storia e dalla tradizione italiana. Un tuffo nelle sue acque basterà per farvi dimenticare qualsiasi preoccupazione.

Furore

Furore appartiene ai paesaggi straordinari della Costiera Amalfitana, vero e proprio orgoglio della Campania.

Questa volta parliamo di una località tanto piccola quanto affascinante, segnata dalla presenza del mare cristallino e azzurro. Una vacanza a Furore vi permetterà di osservare da vicino la bellezza della Campania e della sua lunghissima tradizione.

Vipiteno

Vipiteno

Chi vuole allontanarsi dal mare e sceglie di vivere un’estate all’insegna della cultura, non può non raggiungere Vipiteno. Situata in Trentino Alto Adige, in provincia di Bolzano, Vipiteno è la città più a nord di tutta Italia.

Piccola, poco abitata e ricca di storia, è la città ideale per chi vuole rilassarsi e distrarsi. Sarete avvolti dai ricordi del passato, dai racconti delle famiglie che vivono a Vipiteno da centinaia di anni.

Sulzano

Sulzano

Nel nord italia, a poca distanza dalla città di Milano, ecco comparire Sulzano; una località carica di fascino, accentuato dalla presenza del bellissimo Lago d’Iseo.

Per quanto piccola e isolata, la città di Sulzano ha tutto quello che si può desiderare per l’estate. Il lago fa da sfondo al relax tipico del periodo estivo, mentre la vicinanza con le grandi città permette di divertirsi in qualsiasi momento.

Scilla

Terminiamo con Scilla, una località marittima al confine con la Calabria.

Scilla, che deve il suo nome ad una particolare creatura mitologica, è il luogo ideale per chi desidera esplorare la Sicilia (facile da raggiungere partendo dalla città). La bellezza delle sue acque è paragonabile a pochi altri paesaggi italiani, un luogo perfetto per chi vuole scoprire scorci inediti d’Italia.

Travel Estate Italiana: secret locations to enjoy your summer

THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION / July 27, 2022 / Blog /

By Claudia Mosca, an aspiring author and freelance writer.

Italian Translation

Not sure where to spend your “Italian Summer”? Let’s look at 5 magical – and secret – places that describe perfectly the beauty of Italy.

Let’s look together at 5 very special places that might surprise you and make you experience an unusual summer.

Let’s start!

Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo

The first magical place, the first location dedicated to your “Italian Summer,” is Castel Gandolfo. A few kilometers away from Rome, overlooking Lake Albano, here appears a unique place.

Castel Gandolfo is known for being immersed in greenery, surrounded by Italian history and tradition. Jump into its waters to forget any worries.

Furore

Furore belongs to the extraordinary landscapes of the Amalfi Coast, the true pride of Campania.

This time we are talking about a place as small as it is fascinating, marked by the presence of the crystal blue sea. A vacation in Furore will allow you to take a closer look at the beauty of Campania and its very long tradition.

Vipiteno

Vipiteno

If you want to get away from the sea and choose to experience a summer of culture, you cannot miss Vipiteno. Located in Trentino Alto Adige, in the province of Bolzano, Vipiteno is the northernmost city in all of Italy.

Small, lightly populated and rich in history, it is the ideal place for those who want to relax and distract themselves. You will be wrapped in memories of the past, the stories of families who have lived in Vipiteno for hundreds of years.

Sulzano

Sulzano

In northern Italy, a short distance from the city of Milan, here is Sulzano; a locality full of charm, accentuated by the presence of beautiful Lake Iseo.

Although small and isolated, the town of Sulzano has everything one could want for the summer. The lake provides the backdrop for typical summertime relaxation, while its proximity to major cities allows for anytime fun.

Scilla

We end with Scilla, a seaside destination on the border with Calabria.

Scilla, which owes its name to a particular mythological creature, is the ideal place for those who wish to explore Sicily (easy to reach starting from the city). The beauty of its waters is comparable to few other Italian landscapes, a perfect place for those who want to discover unseen corners of Italy.

Ferragosto Italiano

THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION / July 20, 2022 / Blog /

Scritto da: Mi chiamo Claudia Mosca, un’aspirante scrittrice e articolista freelance.

Traduzione Inglese

Cultura d’estate, come festeggiare il ferragosto: storia e tradizioni

In Italia, i festeggiamenti di Ferragosto sono attesi tutto l’anno.

Nella notte del 15 Agosto, una delle più magiche dell’estate, amici e parenti si riuniscono per celebrare il Ferragosto.
La festa ha origini piuttosto antiche, e porta con sé una tradizione molto più lunga del previsto.

Il Ferragosto si festeggia per concedersi un momento di pausa e distrazione, per dimenticare i problemi quotidiani e godersi davvero l’estate.

Ma qual è la sua storia? Com’è nato il Ferragosto?

Quando nasce il Ferragosto

Il nome “Ferragosto” è legato al latino feriae Augusti (riposo di Augusto), in onore dell’imperatore romano Ottaviano Augusto.

Augusto – che ha dato il nome al mese di Agosto – fu il primo ad introdurre una festa estiva, un periodo di riposo dedicato a tutto l’impero. Lo istituì nel 18 a.C., rifacendosi alla tradizione dei Consualia, feste che celebravano la fine dei lavori agricoli.

Durante il periodo delle Feriae Augusti, tutto i cittadini si concedevano un momento di pausa. I lavori nei campi terminavano e i contadini potevano godersi la natura, augurando ai terreni fertilità per l’anno successivo.

Questa particolare ricorrenza, nata in veste di “evento pagano”, è stata poi assimilata dalla Chiesa Cattolica. Intorno al VII secolo, i Cristiani iniziarono a celebrare l’Assunzione di Maria, scegliendo
come data proprio il 15 Agosto.

Nella loro tradizione, Maria era stata Assunta (accolta in cielo sia come anima che come corpo) in agosto.

Da quel momento in poi, i festeggiamenti del Ferragosto non hanno mai abbandonato l’Italia. L’Assunzione di Maria è diventata motivo di gioia, un momento delicato da poter passare in compagnia della famiglia e degli amici.

Una tradizione lunga e profonda, quella del Ferragosto, ma sempre celebrata con la spensieratezza tipica degli Italiani.

Ferragosta

THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION / July 20, 2022 / Blog /

Written by: Claudia Mosca, an aspiring author and freelance writer.

Italian Translation

Summer culture, how to celebrate ferragosto: story and traditions

In Italy, the celebration of Ferragosto is highly anticipated throughout the year.

On the night of August 15, one of the most magical nights of summer, friends and family join together to celebrate Ferragosto. The holiday has quite ancient origins, and it carries a tradition much longer than expected.

Ferragosto is celebrated to give ourselves a moment of rest and distraction, to forget everyday problems and really enjoy the summer.

But what is its history? How was Ferragosto born?

When ferragosto was born

The name “Ferragosto” is related to the Latin Feriae Augusti (Augustus’ rest), in honor of the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus.

Augustus-who gave the month of August its name-was the first to introduce a summer festival, a period of rest dedicated to the entire empire. He instituted it in 18 B.C., following the tradition of the Consualia, a feast that celebrated the end of agricultural work.

During the period of the Feriae Augusti, all citizens enjoyed a time of rest. Work in the fields ended and farmers could enjoy nature, wishing the land fertility for the coming year.

This particular celebration, which began as a “pagan event,” was later assimilated by the Catholic Church. Around the seventh century, Christians began to celebrate the Assumption of Mary, choosing August 15 as the very date.

In their tradition, Mary had been Assumed (received into heaven as both soul and body) in August.

From then on, the Ferragosto celebrations have never left Italy. The Assumption of Mary has become reason of joy, a delicate moment to be spent in the company of family and friends.

The tradition of Ferragosto is both long and deep, but always celebrated with the typical lightheartedness of Italians.

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