Nerone exhibition at the Coliseum

One of the most renowned, maligned, most talked about and most mysterious protagonists in ancient Roman history, Emperor Nerone, will have a show dedicated to him in Rome’s coliseum during the summer of 2011. Nerone is best known for having been the “crazy” Emperor that “set Rome on fire.” Thousands died because of this deed and it is said that Nerone took advantage of this so he could build his famed residence: Domus Aurea. However modern historians who say he may not have been the mastermind behind the great Roman fire have put this into debate.

The exhibition analyzes Nerone’s life and shows there was much more to it than just that July night when the city went up in flames. Wonderful sketches and primary documents of his life are included which give us a true insight into the life of one of the most controversial leaders of the Roman Empire. There are letters, journal entries and models of his residences which are truly amazing sights.

In this show a man of many faces, that of the “people’s Emperor,” which he was known for up until he became known as a villain for the great Roman fire, gives us a wonderful insight into Roman history while within the most spectacular Roman ruin, the Coliseum.

A show that is definitely worth seeing, it runs until September 18, 2011.

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DISCOVER YOUR ITALY has been in Toronto and Los Angeles from April 4th to 8th 2011 for the ITALIAN WORKSHOP organized by Comitel, where it has successfully presented its UNIQUE TOURS TO ITALY, a great chance for North American Selected Travel Agents and Business Partners to be introduced to the amazing travel opportunities in Italy.

During the workshop DISCOVER YOUR ITALY has guided travel trade partners through the best travel opportunities ITALY has to offer (monuments, museums, works of art, wine and food gourmet specialities, folkloristic events, music and art performances by world renowned artists, etc.) and the amazing TOUR PROPOSALS specifically designed to discover the many beauties of this enchanting country.

The ITALIAN WORKSHOP is a consolidated appointment on the North American market. In fact, this has been the seventh edition for the US market and the third for Canada. The relevance and reputation of this event for the travel trade is so prominent that approximately 150 Canadian operators have registered in Toronto and 180 American ones in Los Angeles. Despite the weak dollar and the negative economic situation of the past few years, Italy  remains the top destination for US tourists and the Italian way of life has maintained a great appeal on the Canadian market.

DISCOVER YOUR ITALY’s presence has been welcomed with great interest by travel trade partners interested in taking advantage of the positive market trend and selling even more Italy Tours. DISCOVER YOUR ITALY’s catalogue has been widely appreciated for the breadth and depth of its product offer:

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The increased success of DISCOVER YOUR ITALY on the North American Market and the willingness to invest more in order to become the point of reference for Italy Tours will be from now on supported by Mrs. Judy Hurst as North American Marketing Representative. Judy will directly visit Travel Agents across USA for promoting the unique offer of DISCOVER YOUR ITALY.

DISCOVER YOUR ITALY is looking forward to meeting even the most challenging Trip Request by  travel agents from USA and Canada.

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Italy is land of Art and Culture. Opera is born in Italy in the XVI – XVII century . Opera is an art form in which drama, singing and music are combined in striking performances. From Italy it soon spread through the rest of Europe and now it is appreciated by fans from all over the world.

Some of the world famous Italian Opera writers are Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Puccini and Verdi.

During the winter season the most important and beautiful Opera theatres in Italy will open the doors to opera lovers with extraordinary programs!

LA SCALA in Milan, will open the season with a new Bizet’s Carmen conducted by Daniel Barenboim and produced by Emma Dante. The 2010-2011 La Scala Opera seaon features nineteen Opera and Ballet titles with works from Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, Mascagni, nine new productions, and more than sixty orchestral, singing and chamber concerts.

LA FENICE in Venice, presents and equally great 2011 program, with Puccini’s La Boheme, Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Le Nozze di Figaro, Verdi’s Rigoletto, La Traviata and Il Trovatore, amongst other great opera and ballet performances.

The newly restored PETRUZZELLI in Bari, or the CARLO FELICE in Genova offer outstanding top level performances and a good occasion to visit these beautiful cities.

Discover Your Italy is happy to buy tickets and organize Italy luxury Tour programs for all visitors that are interested to visit Italy’s most beautiful towns, experience Italian culture and enjoy a unique Opera performance. Contact us for customized requests.