Cultural Center in Italy

"Located on the Pincio hill in Rome, Villa Medici is an architectural complex that houses the French Academy in Rome since 1803. This splendid villa was bought in 1576 by Ferdinando de Medici, and then enlarged and equipped with a gallery of statues. Its structure with side turrets is simple and richly decorated on the back by the Florentine Bartolomeo Ammannati with stuccowork, bas-reliefs, and sculptures."

"Built in 1540, the Villa Medici is an opulent Renaissance palace, a stone's throw from the Spanish Steps. It's a Mannerist style villa with a garden next to the larger Borghese gardens. Founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, the villa is now property of the French State."

"This Japanese restaurant in Prati mixes elegance with a contemporary setting that is able to take you to the orient. The dark interiors create a contrast with the lighting creating a relaxed and refined setting. But it isn’t just the cool design that’s great at Taki, their menu is a triumph of Japanese dishes, ranging from cold and warm dishes to classic sushi, sashimi and nigiri."

"If you’re looking for a contemporary setting and delicious traditional Japanese cuisine, Taki is it. Located on Piazza Cavour, the restaurant is set on two floors and has a sleek design. The restaurant has dimmed lights, an elegant atmosphere and a fantastic menu that offers hot and cold Japanese dishes."

"Bibliothè is a unique club in the heart of Rome, between Piazza Venezia and Largo Argentina, based on ancient vegetarian Indian dishes. The club joins this traditional cuisine with a variety of cultural activities. Courses, conferences, and events (Indian dance, natural vegetarian cuisine, Indian martial arts, yoga, etc.)."

"Hours: Mon-Sat Noon to MidnightAddress: Via Celsa, 5, 00186 RomaWebsite: https://www.yelp.com/biz/biblioth%C3%A8-roma-2. Tired of pasta and pizza?. Try this ayurvedic vegetarian/vegan menu that is extensive and well thought out."

"Stavio isn't near any big tourist hotspots (closest might be Centrale Montemartini which I visited before going here) but this bar is worth the detour for any craft beer geek. To reach it you actually have to go down a slope next to the road to reach a little corner of Trastevere which only gets visited by locals. As a matter of fact there were no tourists there during my visit, just me."

"This is the most important, large, old standing Social Centre of Rome and amongst the most important in Europe. An absolute institution. It is located in the Centocelle neighborhood drawn from an old military fort (hence the name) originally built in the ‘40s later to be abandoned."

"Near Via dell’Arco Travertino lies one incredible little gem – Parco Delle Tombe Di Via Latina. It’s got a road that stretches through lots of archeological locales, rocks, trees, and green that will be impressive to say the least. Moasaic design, stucco, and arches that will provide an eclectic mix of art and style that stems back from near ancient times."

"This enormous complex of Roman public baths or thermae, was likely built between 212 and 216 AD, during the reigns of emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla. The baths remained in operation until the sixth century before falling into disuse and suffering major damage in the earthquake of 847. The site contains a maze of underground areas whose ruins can be visited today."

"Once the second largest public baths in Rome, the Baths of Caracalla were built in 212 and were in use for around 300 years. Today you can visit the huge site, which was really more of a wellness centre with gymnasiums, athletics tracks, saunas and massage rooms."

"The Baths of Caracalla are no different. This vast bathing complex could accommodate up to 1600 bathers at one time, in a complex that covered over 62 acres."

"Formerly the chapel of the Palazzo della Sapienza (House of Knowledge), this compact gem is not visible from the street. Entry is through the courtyard of the former seat of the University of Rome. Shaped like a Star of David and surmounted by a whimsical steeple, nothing about the church of San Ivo alla Sapienza can be appreciated merely at face value."

"Built somewhere between Piazza Navona and Pantheon, Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza is closed to the public and is open only on limited hours and days. So, do check the availability before you go. This remarkable baroque gem is an exquisite design of Borromini, rival of Bernini, in which he used his geometric genius."

"A gorgeous neo classical architecture shines over the Mercato dell’Unita. Here, in the heart of the Prati area, you’ll have plenty of time to pick up some delicious food!. Pick up some fresh seafood if you are staying in an apartment and have opportunity to cook!"

"You'll either love this most famous of all the large markets in Rome or you'll hate it. It's a 'mercato delle pulci' - flea market - and has taken place every Sunday morning since the end of World War II, on and around the Viale di Trastevere in the Trastevere district. Stallholders come here from all over Italy to sell an assortment of regional goods."

"Rome’s long-running Sunday fleamarket is a vast labyrinth peddling an overwhelming amount of antiques, vintage clothes, bicycles and second-hand bric-a-brac. It’s easy to get lost and you’ll have to watch out for pickpockets but if you get there early you might just find a bargain."