Salambo has moved to Ethiopia- Embassy life in Addis June 13, 2013
- The Emperor’s old Palace June 13, 2013
- Fall of the Derg June 3, 2013
- Addis 1960s Architecture May 30, 2013
- Expat life carries on as AU celebrates its 50th anniversary May 27, 2013
- Salambo blog in French
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- A new illustrated book I have written on the great palaces of Rome…check Palombi editori in Rome
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- Italian gardens in picture on Laurent Kalfala’s photo blog
- Film, “Winter in the Bosco della Ragnaia” jardinsgardens
- Trees on the Etna mount jardinsgardens
- My film on Donatella Trombadori at Rome’s Palazzo Farnese jardinsgardens
Category Archives: Baroque Rome
Rome at dawn
In the Ancient World, dawn was represented as a goddess lifting the curtain of day light to open the way to Apollo, god of the sun, and his magnificent chariot. Preceded by Dawn, Apollo would give light to the world, … Continue reading →
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Tagged dawn, rome with a view, sights of rome
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Borromini’s disconcerting prospective
Borromini was one of the most creative architects of the Baroque era in Rome, both in terms of style and technical innovations. He designed numerous buildings and churches which have become models for architects and artists all the way to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Borromini, italy, palazzo spada, prospective, Rome
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The mystical triangle
Nothing in Rome is left to chance, but it is not always obvious at first glance. At any time in history, when emperors and popes built palaces, temples or churches, they had a grand plan. Beyond the symbolism inherent to … Continue reading →
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Tagged churches, Rome, saint john lateran, santa croce in gerusalemme, santa maria maggiore
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Hidden treasures at Trinita dei Monti
The church of La Trinità dei Monti on top of the Spanish steps is famous for its unequal position overlooking the centre of Rome. It is one of the most memorable sights of the eternal city. I personally find the … Continue reading →
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Tagged anamorphose, astrolab, convent, Rome, Trinita dei Monti
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Piazza di Spagna
My favourite time to go to Piazza di Spagna is early in the morning, between 8 and 9 am, before it gets too busy. The light is already quite bright, but still clear, and the atmosphere peaceful. I particularly like … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bernini, fountain Barcaccia, italy, piazza di Spagna, Rome, Spanish steps, Trinita dei Monti
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The Caravaggio enigma
The early 17th century painter, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, was somewhat rediscovered in the 20th century, when he became highly fashionable again. His dark and powerful style of painting corresponded more to contemporary taste than the idealised Madonnas painted before … Continue reading →
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Tagged archivio di stato, Borghese, Caravaggio, Paul V, Rome, Scipione Borghese
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Patron saint turning beauty icon?
Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music and choir singing, is particularly famous in Rome, her city of birth where she suffered martyrdom. One of Rome’s most renowned orchestra and choir is named after her, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. … Continue reading →
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Tagged church, early martyrs, estee Lauder, Rome, saints, Santa Cecilia, Trastevere
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a special place to enjoy art: the galleria Borghese
I recently went back to the Galleria Borghese, one of my favourite museums in Rome, to see a temporary exhibition of 16th century German painter Lucas Cranach, the Elder. Needless to praise the work of the great Northern European painter … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ancient Art, Ancient Rome, Bernini, Cranach, gallery Borghese, German Renaissance, Paul V, Pope, renaissance, Roma, Roman villas, Rome, Scipione Borghese, villa Borghese
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More Borromini
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Tagged 17th century, architecture, Barberini, baroque, Bernini, Borromini, churches, italy, Rome, Saint Ivo alla Sapienza, san Carlino
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The art of illusion
Works of art can have the power to make us see a new reality. One of the greatest painters of the Baroque age, Andrea del Pozzo, became a master at creating the illusion of a different reality, through his famous … Continue reading →
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Tagged Andrea del Pozzo, baroque, church, church del Gesu, ignacio de loyola, Ignacio's rooms, jesuit, Rome, rooms, trompe-l'oeil
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