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Hi there,
My parents are going to Rome this wednesday to sunday. From abarbieri's deal I have learned that it is Culture Week then. I was trying to find some more information, but unfortunately I can't read it all. Anyone out there willing to give me some pointers? So far I think I've understood that state musea are free, and there are two important other events, of which one on tv.
Here's the link:
http://www.beniculturali.it/sala/SettimanaCultura2008.asp?nd=ss,cs
thank you!
You can find 2 links with information on Rome (click on the "Lazio" links) - I saw 256 events listed (and indeed, many musea can be visited for free).
If you have a google toolbar, you can have a translation into English.
You don't have to have the google toolbar, though that does make it simpler. Type: http://www.beniculturali.it in your address block. When the link comes up, click "translate this page". Gary
You can translate if you use google. Gary
Hello,
Why don't you just send a message to Antonio (abarbieri) and see if he can help? He is a Roman and very knowledgeable. He will be able to answer any questions you have.
Donna
Thanks for your suggestions, all. My parents are leaving 6:30 tomorrow morning and thanks to vt they have a lot of information that is not found in the regular travelguides.
You are welcome. I hope your parents enjoy their trip. Gary
Gary, I hope so too. They had to leave home at 6:30 to make their 10:10 flight. Unfortunately, upon arrival at check-in they were told the plane was overbooked so they had to wait for the next flight, hours later. They were very tired when they finally had arrived at their hotel. Now they only have to relax and enjoy themselves. Katinka
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