Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Admire Renaissance Art and Architecture From Rome Hotels

Not only can spectacular Renaissance art be viewed in hundreds of galleries and museums throughout Rome and Venice, but also just by looking around at all the architecture you'll experiencing it. From the churches and piazzas to houses and chapels, hints of the Renaissance period can be found everywhere. With so many places to explore, make sure you've settled on a comfortable option from the selection of Rome hotels. available.
While in the vibrant historic city of Venice, a main place to stop off is The Accademia museum gallery. It offers pre-19th century art in Venice situated on the south bank of the Grand Canal and was originally founded in 1750 as the city's school of painting, sculpture and architecture. The gallery contains masterpieces of Venetian painting up to the 18th century, generally arranged chronologically though some thematic displays are evident. Artists featured include Giovanni Bellini, Bernardo Bellotto, Pacino di Bonaguida and Charles Le Brun. Venice hotels which can be found nearby include the Best Western Hotel Montecarlo, which is only a few steps away. Try to stay in one of the central hotels, so you don't have to use the canals to get to all of this historic sites.
There are so many places in Rome to visit when looking to soak in as much Renaissance art and architecture as possible. The Villa Farnesina is the magnificent residence built at the beginning of the 16th century and decorated with frescoes by Raphael, Giulio Romano and Peruzzi. Highlights include Raphael's superb High Renaissance frescoes of the Galatea, the beautiful sea nymph riding across the sea, and the loggia of Cupid and Psyche.
At the Vatican City you'll see some phenomenal sites. Whilst here, take a tour through the famous St Peter's Basilica church, where you'll be confronted with some of the world's greatest art as well as architecture designed by Michelangelo. Following this, drop by the Vatican Museums to admire the work of Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini and Sandro Botticelli. Following this, head to the Piazza Farnese, where you will see the impressive facade of one of the most famous Renaissance palaces in Rome, designed by Michelangelo and other famous architects.
It's necessary to choose comfortable and convenient accommodation for your trip after a tiring day exploring, and there's certainly no shortage of superbly located Rome hotels. The Archimede Hotel is a tastefully decorated traditional Italian palazzo with a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. This hotel is located in the centre of the city, near to the Termini Station. The four-star Quirinale Hotel is an impressive and elegant 19th century building, and perfect to use as a base for exploring Rome. It boasts a charming garden separating the property from the Opera House. The three-star Giglio dell'Opera is an historic building located in the city centre near the Via Nazionale - one of the city's exclusive shopping areas and principal streets. Recently renovated, it is within walking distance of the Via Veneto,, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain and Piazza della Republica.

Fleur Fisher works in the travel industry and writes articles based on the world's top destinations and the latest holiday offers. This articles discusses the best Rome and Venice hotels, activities, architectural triumphs and art galleries.
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