More to see in Rome this summer
Jul 4, 2009 14:18:42 GMT
Post by bixaorellana on Jul 4, 2009 14:18:42 GMT
Bringing "the museum to the street" -- this is exciting news about visitors being allowed in to major archeology sites that have been closed to any but scholars. One site, the so-called House of Gryphons, one of the most important residences of Republican Rome, has remained unknown outside of academic circles since its excavation in 1912.
"... this summer — except in August, when it’s too hot — Rome’s archaeological authority has reallocated money so that it can provide staffs for five monuments in the ancient heart of Rome that are usually closed. The initiative will also allow nighttime visits to the Colosseum and offer free after-hours concerts in the museums that house the state’s collection of ancient Roman art."
www.nytimes.com/2009/07/04/arts/design/04forum.html?th&emc=th
"... this summer — except in August, when it’s too hot — Rome’s archaeological authority has reallocated money so that it can provide staffs for five monuments in the ancient heart of Rome that are usually closed. The initiative will also allow nighttime visits to the Colosseum and offer free after-hours concerts in the museums that house the state’s collection of ancient Roman art."
www.nytimes.com/2009/07/04/arts/design/04forum.html?th&emc=th
