The Perfect Vacation Destination Everyone deserves a vacation from time to time to allow them to take a break from their busy lives. Whether you crave the warm blissful sun on a white sand beach or a chilly winter wonderland, vacations are a must to allow one to continue a stress free life. The greater question on potential vacationers’ minds is, where is the best place to vacation to? The answer is definitely Rome, Italy. What truly makes this city a charmer is its delicious food, beautiful architecture and priceless art. These points make Rome the ultimate vacation spot for everyone in need of a trip away from home. For starters, the delicacies in Rome are unique to say the least. As a matter of fact, all twenty regions of Rome have their …show more content…
What makes the food in Rome so worldly renown is its simplicity mixed with its flavour. Numerous restaurants stick to using family recipes passed on for countless generations. Chefs base their creations on traditional methods with classic ingredients to create what is known as ‘poor man’s food’, which consists of few ingredients along with easy instructions. They do so to respect the local food of the past as well as to give each of their delicious little creations meaning. Customers can feel the love put into every bite made, which is why tourists go in flocks to the city. Also, Rome can be credited for exposing the world to universally known delights such as pizza and pasta. Rome is the place to go for authentic pizza. Legend has it that pizza was created by Roman soldiers who were inspired by Jewish Matzotj in the 18th century. Even to this day, a large proportion of classic pizza parlors in Rome stick to the basic ingredients of tomato sauce accompanied by parsley, focaccia with rosemary paired with sea salt. Rome is also known for its exquisite pasta such as carbonata. Despite carbonata is considered a new Roman dish that was …show more content…
A countless number of tourists and aspiring artists come to Rome for inspiration. Whether it is Renaissance or modern art you need, Rome supplies it all. A popular attraction for art lovers is the Gallery of Mirrors in the Renaissance Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. This piece features art from the 18th century consisting of frescoes, gilded mirrors with marble statues. It was meant to look like a smaller version of the palace of Versailles with less of a crowd. It includes work from Raphael, Titan with others. Also, numerous tourists come to view specific art created by world renowned artist like Michelangelo and Raphael. Look at Michelangelo’s Moses, which is a figure of Moses that can be found in the Basillica de San Pietro in Voncoli from the 16th century. People around the world come to observe the elegant statue. There is also Raphael's Frescoes. It is a museum in Villa Farnesina from the suburban Renaissance era. Raphael created the masterpieces from ceiling to floor, attracting millions of tourists. The exquisite artwork and the work of all the famous artists whisks tourist away into a realm away from home full of beauty, making it a fantastic vacation
There are yet other enthusiasts who claim that the secret to such delicious pizza is the use of the brick oven combined with all the aforementioned criteria. Most of the best pizzerias have very old brick ovens that have been in use for many years and many people believe that this is the main secret. The taste of so many pizzas have been imprinted to the pizzas baked in them. There are others that argue that the secret are the tomatoes that some pizzerias use. They are a special variety of tomato that is imported from
The “Renaissance” was an important time following the Middle Ages. Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman art styles and ideas were revived during this period of time. Extravagant and detailed paintings were commissioned and featured mythological creatures from Greek and Roman culture. It was similar to an artistic revolution. One of the most famous painters from this period was Sandro Botticelli. Known for his detail included in his paintings, Botticelli went on to create paintings for influential figures of the Renaissance and a few frescos for the Sistine Chapel. Sandro Botticelli is the Renaissance Idol because he created a unique art style that was widely imitated by the time of his death.
...ed in times of good fortunes, and expansion. While during times of instability the artistic ingenuity would stagnate. Finally at the end of the empire, the art quality would decrease as the empire was deteriorating. This deterioration in art quality would continue for decades until the Renaissance would bring back an art quality on the level of that of ancient Rome under the Antonines. The type of art being created could be used as a very good indicator of what the political scene in Rome looked like at the time.
The Renaissance art that I've included contains a piece by Robert Campin entitled “Annunciation Triptych,” and another work by Fra Filippo Lippi, called “Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels.” In both of these paintings we see some of the typical themes of Renaissance art. For example, Lippi included in his scene a background which wouldn't have necessarily been needed. Really he could have chosen just about anything, like the woods or the sea, that might have been easier to paint. He chose though what appears to be the inside of a building, likely a church. Not only that but he went to great lengths to ensure everything was in perspective, and the lines and angles are straight and sharp. Similarly Campin has also chosen an interior scenes with strong perspective and exacting details. In both of these the artists seem to be capturing an event, much like with a photography in modern times. While both images portray fictional scenes, the artists wanted to capture the moment to tell a precise historical story. They both go to some lengths to include background details which also capture architectural details. To me it seems that they both approached their work meticulously and with reason and mathem...
Some artists painted right onto the walls of their home. Their paintings also showed scenes from everyday life. The Romans wanted their art to be useful and tell future generations about life in the past. Paintings help keep a clear picture of Roman life. Some paintings even showed battle scene and other historical events.
It is quite common sense to everyone that the food and service in Europe, particularly Italy, are different, but do they know how big the contrast is? In America, we think of the classic Italian dish to be spaghetti and meatballs, when in fact, that dish does not even exist in Italy. The food, dining, and coffee are all something the Italians do differently, but in my opinion better.
Rome and Paris are both known for their historical significance, not only the events but the people too. The two destinations have been well known for being home to many great people. The locations have both had important leaders such as Caesar Augustus in Rome. Adele Evans in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome says that Michaelangelo is a very well-known sculptor, painter, and poet from Rome. He is known for his work on the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel and his sculpture called the Pietà (18). In the book Italy, by Jean Valbonne she mentions that Rome has also been home to others such as the painter Raphael who painted some popular Madonna paintings. The city may not be what it is today without a man named Bramante who began his career as a painter and later became the lead architect of the Vatican which is a separate country that is inside of Rome (91). Many well-known artists have come from Rome and other important ...
Imagine Italian cuisine without tomato as an ingredient or your favorite pasta without any tomato sauce. It sounds extraordinary to think that at one point in history Italian cuisine didn’t have tomato as a staple food. After the European exploration of the Americas, numerous amounts food we introduced into Europe, Eurasia and Africa. This helped evolve the Mediterranean diet as well as traditional Italian cuisine (MacLennan and Zhang, 131.) What makes Italian cuisine popular around the world today is that most dishes are made with a small number of ingredients; cooking methods are simple and the recipes are healthy. This is a perfect mix for the food lover, and the upcoming cook with hopes to become a chef. This is why traditional Italian cuisine has influence my pursuit into the culinary field. (”Italian Food Made Easy; Traditional Fare Just Like Mama Used to Make,” par. 1-11.)
Artwork is well known in Italy. From early Renaissance to more modern times art has changed dramatically. The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and the David statue are some of the most recognized pieces of art. Paintings use to be dark in color with incorrect size proportion. In more modern Italian art more color is being used as well as better proportions images don’t appear to be standing still and have become more 3-D. I would say art in any form has become more realistic and people thought out side of the box.
Michelangelo and Caravaggio at some point in history were the most famous artists in Rome, Italy. Michelangelo a prominent architect, poet, sculptor, and painter found his success in Italy during the High Renaissance period (1490-1527). While Caravaggio was the most popular painter in Rome and spearheaded the Baroque period (1650-1750). Artists like Caravaggio in the Baroque period turned to a powerful and dramatic realism, intensified by bold contrasts of light and dark. Michelangelo’s reputation as a painter fluctuated during the High Renaissance, but his devotion to his art and his genius undoubtedly influenced artists such as Caravaggio during the Baroque Period. However, each artist had incredibly different styles, and utilized different mediums in their most popular works of art. Despite that there are also many similarities which indicate Michaelangelo’s heavy influences on Caravaggio and Baroque Period art. The comparison will be between Michelangelo, Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Rome, Fresco. c. 1508-1512 and Caravaggio, Calling of St. Matthew, Contarelli Chapel, San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, Oil
Rome—or Roma in Italian—is the capital of Italy. It is also the largest city in the country. Rome is without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of tourists come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman history, art and architecture. Rome has an immensely rich historical heritage, making it one of Europe's world’s most visited, famous, influential and beautiful capitals. You will get to explore superb sightseeing, perfect palaces, grand romantic ruins and many more beautiful historic places that Rome provides. It is magnificent, marvellous and majestic.
Did you know that the 3 course meal and the world 's greatest wines are directly traced back the Roman culture of ancient times? In ancient Rome they would first have an appetizer composed of vegetables with light meat dishes, then the main meal, which consisted of bread, vegetables, and meats, such as rabbit, fish, and swans and for dessert a gelato, which only the rich could afford. Most Romans like their food spicy with a lot of pepper and they often ate with their fingers and used bread as a napkin. Pork was the most usually eaten and best liked meat and unlike today, chicken was more expensive than duck. For the normal Roman dessert was a variety fruit, including grapes and raisins. These two were also the basis of the Roman wines. Fermentation was not controlled and the alcohol grade was high so wine was normally mixed with water before serving. Romans did not invent wine-making but they did vastly improve on viticulture techniques and practices including consideration of climate and landscape in order to choose which grape variety to plant, the benefits of different trellising, vine training systems and pruning to improve on the yield and quality of wine. Winemaking techniques like sur lie aging after fermentation and the importance of cleanliness throughout the winemaking process to avoid contamination, impurities and spoilage were also a contribution of the
In the words of Giuseppe Verdi, “You may have the universe if I may have Italy” (Brainyquote.com). Italy is one of the top hotspots for vacation, and there is a plethora of reasons why. Immediately upon arriving, you can smell the aroma of fresh, home-made foods. The beauty of the architecture in even the average buildings is overwhelming. The culture is unique and fascinating; unlike anything you will ever see anywhere else. There are so many places you could visit in Italy, you could spend a lifetime there, and it would never be enough. Rome, Tuscany, Pompeii, Pisa, Florence, and Venice are must-sees, to name just a handful. (http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com) Italy is in essence, a paradise unlike any other, that everyone should have the privilege of enjoying. (pathos)
The side walk cafes are very popular in Rome. The cafes were always populated with happy Italians and a few curious tourists. The most preferred cafe was the Cafe S. Petro. this cafe was in perfect walking distance from the Vatican city. The Vatica n city is were the pope lives. The main meals served at the cafes varied from pizza to tortillini. The pizzas were not exactly like Pizza Hut's pizza. They were crispy thin with very few toppings available. Most pizzas came with cheese, pepperoni and a watery tomato sauce. The tortillini had soft, medium-length, hollow noodles with more watery tomato sauce. Another favorite at the cafe was the lasagna which was unbelievably delicious. After having tasted the pizzas and the tortillini, I was not exp ecting the lasagna to be so tasty. The lasagna was packed full of hot meat, zesty cheese, and a tangy tomato sauce. It was not out of the ordinary to see Italians, instead of eating at the cafe, talking with their friends and sipping on hot cappucino.
One of my greatest hobbies is travelling the globe and I love to see new places. I enjoy experiencing new environment and culture. There are many countries to visit around the world and each country has something unique to offer. In every country, there are many beautiful places to see and tradition to learn. However, the country I have always wanted to visit is Italy. Italy is located in Europe and it is famous for its ancient history, architectural heritage, culture and even food. It is my dream to visit Italy with my family one day.