Watch De Niro Introduce a Film Masterpiece in Trastevere for Free
Hollywood is coming to Rome's Trastevere district on Monday July 13. Robert De Niro will fly in to present a restored print of Bernardo Bertolucci's Novecento, exactly 50 years after its release. The screening is part of the Il Cinema in Piazza festival and happens in Piazza San Cosimato starting at 21:15. It is free to attend. Get there early. The piazza fills up fast with locals and visitors. This is a rare chance to see a great actor introduce a film he starred in. Read the full details from Wanted in Rome.
The Parking Spot That Cost People Money Overnight
Rome has a new trap for drivers. On the night of July 5, ATAC (the city transport company) repainted white free parking lines to blue paid parking lines in via Catullo, in the Prati neighborhood. Drivers who parked legally on white lines woke up to find their cars on blue lines. Then they got fined. One local dentist got a ticket for 41 EUR. ATAC admitted "excessive zeal" but the fines still stand. My advice: if you park overnight on white lines anywhere in Rome, check the paint color again in the morning. Snap a photo of the lines before you leave the car. The city does not give warnings before repainting. Read the full story from Wanted in Rome.
Palazzo Farnese: Finally Unwrapped After Five Years
Scaffolding has dropped from the last section of Palazzo Farnese. The French Embassy and the École française de Rome completed a five year restoration of the building's facades and roofs. The result is clean, sharp, and Renaissance-correct. The palazzo sits right on Piazza Farnese, a short walk from Campo de' Fiori. You can now see the original travertine windows and the restored coat of arms. The building is not open to the public for general visits, but you can admire it from the piazza. Go at sunset for the best light on the stone. Find out more from Wanted in Rome.
Frequently asked questions
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