Tag Archives: Piazza Venezia

Towards the Octopus and the Giraffes

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Villa Caffarelli Day continued After visiting the exhibition at Villa Caffarelli, La Grecia a Roma, we were ready for lunch at the Ghetto. But first, one last look at our surroundings. Villa Caffarella sits up high on Capitoline Hill, one … Continue reading →

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Villa Caffarelli Day

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Art for Housewives

After days and days of rain, when the sun finally comes out again, it’s time to play. Our playground today was Villa Caffarelli and its current exhibition, “La Grecia a Roma” (Greece in Rome). I got there early and when … Continue reading →

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Il Bussolotto

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Letizia Bonaparte (1749-1836) was Napoleon’s mother. She was born in Corsica when it was still a part of the Republic of Genova. At the age of 14, Letizia married 17 year old Carlo Bonaparte of Ajaccio. Bonaparte later joined the … Continue reading →

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