The Italian Ministry of Culture announced that its annual Culture Week will be held from the 16th to 25th of April, 2010. During the event all state-run museums, galleries, monuments and archaeological sites across the country are open to the public free of charge and numerous exhibitions, performances, guided tours and other initiatives have also been organised for the occasion. The event now in its 12th year aims to promote Italy’s cultural patrimony and to open to the public hundreds of cultural sites that are normally closed.

Why its worth participating in this unique event? First of all,because Rome – the eternal city – is a hotspot of the history and culture. If you want to begin your cultural adventure, you cannot miss this city. UNESCO has estimated that 40% of the world’s cultural heritage lies in Italy. Italy’s heritage is indeed so rich that it would take a vast army of people simply to staff all the historic palaces, ancient ruins, minor museums, and other sights of interest, and its costs would be prohibitive, so only the top 30% or so are kept open regularly.

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Here’s another major reason for the Settimana della Cultura: hundreds of sights normally closed to the public are staffed by volunteers and their doors thrown open free of charge. There are literally thousands of initiatives across Italy, and hundreds just in Rome. Its a great time to explore all the state museum, galleries and spend some time in a city full of sun and spring. Don’t miss the chance to discover Villa Borghese – the gallery that is famous not only for the beautiful surroundings, but also for the great art collections.

Rome is an open air Museum. Everywhere you look, there is a piece of history! Spring is known as the time of changes. Discover the new possibilities and new attractions of the eternal city. The secrets of Rome has never been so fascinating and accessible. You will have no chances to get bored.

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