Sallustian Obelisk

The origins of the Sallustian Obelisk date back to the distant period of the pharaoh Thutmose III, in the 14th century BC, when it was erected in the Temple of the Sun in Heliopolis, dedicated to the sun god Ra. Here, surrounded by the mystery and spirituality of the ancient Egyptian pantheon, the obelisk remained […]

Lateran Obelisk

The history of the Lateran Obelisk begins in the ancient temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, in the distant 14th century BC. Here, under the reign of Thutmose III, this magnificent red granite monolith was erected as part of a pair of twin obelisks, silent witnesses to the power and greatness of the […]

Flaminio Obelisk

The Flaminio Obelisk, located in the center of Piazza del Popolo in Rome, is one of the most imposing and ancient Egyptian obelisks in Italy. Its history is long and fascinating, intertwining the events of ancient Egypt with those of the Roman Empire and the eternal city. Originally erected in the 13th century BC by […]

Esquiline Obelisk

Dating back to the pharaonic period, the obelisk was originally erected in the Temple of the Sun in Heliopolis during the reign of Seti I, around the 13th century BC. Subsequently, under the reign of Ramesses II, it was transported to Thebes to adorn the Temple of Amun-Ra, the supremely venerated deity in the ancient […]

Obelisk of Montecitorio

The Obelisk of Montecitorio, an imposing testimony of the ancient greatness and artistic mastery of pharaonic Egypt, proudly stands in the heart of Rome, in front of the Montecitorio Palace, seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. This magnificent red granite monolith, over 21 meters high and adorned with Egyptian inscriptions and symbols, enchants visitors […]

Pincio Obelisk

The origins of the Pincio Obelisk date back to ancient Egypt, to the period of Pharaoh Ramses II, during the XIX Egyptian dynasty in the 13th century BC. Initially erected in the Temple of Ra in Heliopolis, dedicated to the worship of the sun god, the obelisk remained for centuries a symbol of power and […]

National Roman Museum – Palazzo Altemps

The National Roman Museum at Palazzo Altemps, located in the heart of Rome near Piazza Navona, is one of the four locations of the National Roman Museum. This splendid Renaissance building was constructed in the 16th century by order of Cardinal Marco Sittico Altemps, nephew of Pope Pius IV, and represents one of the most […]

National Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions

The National Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, located in the EUR district of Rome, is a unique institution that celebrates and preserves the richness of Italian cultural heritage. Founded on the occasion of the Italian Ethnographic Exhibition of 1911, the museum collects and documents the popular traditions of all Italian regions, offering a fascinating […]

Napoleonic Museum

The Napoleon Museum in Rome, located in the historic Palazzo Primoli in Piazza di Ponte Umberto I, offers a fascinating journey into the life and legacy of the Bonaparte family, thanks to the collection donated in 1927 by Giuseppe Primoli, a direct descendant of Luciano Bonaparte, the rebellious brother of Napoleon. Giuseppe Primoli, born in […]

Museum of Rome in Trastevere

The Museum of Rome in Trastevere, located in the former monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites at Piazza Sant’Egidio, is a hidden treasure that celebrates Roman popular life between the 18th and 20th centuries. Founded in 1977, the museum offers a unique overview of the culture, traditions, and folklore of the eternal city through a rich […]