Rome Highlights!
Dining with Royalty in Rome, Italy: May 17, 2013
One of Sarah's Harvard Classmates and dear friend, Rita, has been living a life many would call a fairy tale, since she came to Rome in 2003 and stole the heart of a handsome Italian Prince!
Rita, Sarah, and Nicolo
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Joe and Sarah with Princess Rita and Prince Nicolo Boncompagni Ludovisi in Villa Aurora
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Rita was gracious and excited to host an event for Sarah in her home, Villa Aurora, which is located near the famous Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome. The event was far beyond any dream! Attending in Sarah's honor was His Royal Highness, Crown Prince of Libya, Two Serene Highnesses, Princes of the Holy Roman Empire, countless Princes, Princesses, Count, Countesses, Marques and even an Archbishop from the Vatican!
The Archbishop blessed the meal and Princess Rita delivered a most eloquent introduction as well as a heart felt thank you to each of the guests. The meal was magnificent, each conversation was so very special and the experience will be one that will be treasured for a lifetime. Enjoy the pictures of these royal guests!
The Archbishop blessed the meal and Princess Rita delivered a most eloquent introduction as well as a heart felt thank you to each of the guests. The meal was magnificent, each conversation was so very special and the experience will be one that will be treasured for a lifetime. Enjoy the pictures of these royal guests!
Don Marco Elser, Harvard Club Italy and Signor Patrick Gallagher
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A lovely conversation with Princess Elisa Massimo
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Don Marco Elser, the Princessess and Prince of the Alliatadi Montereale family, along with a family friend, and Signora Sandra Seagram
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A Guericino fresco known as "La Fama" adorns the ceiling with the mythical Phoenix
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Rita guides the group through the castle pointing out the ceiling painting known as "Jupiter, Pluto and Neptune" from 1597
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Princessess Mirtilla and Allia Alliata di Montereale
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Princesses Mirlilla and Allia, HRH Princess Ana Maria Al Senussi, Princess Rita and Don Anthony Dobrezensky de Dobrzenicz
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Princess Rita and Don Anthony
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Dr. Paolo Federici and Prince Vittorio Alliata di Montereale
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Marquessa Gianna Terzi di Sant' Agata and Marisela Frederici
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Countess Aline Dobrezensky de Dobrzenicz, Princess Rita, and Signor Joseph in front of the coat of Arms
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Count Harry Dobrzensky de Dobrzenicz
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Princess Dialta Alliata di Montereale lives with her family in Hawaii
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Princess Elettra Giovanelli
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Treasures within Villa Aurora- cherubs by Valesio
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Guercino's Aurora fresco 1621, for which the villa is named
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The sitting room where guests gather
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The gate of Villa Aurora as Sarah and Joe bid "arrivederci"
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Historical Roma! May 18-19, 2013
It is impossible to miss the historical monuments throughout the city of Rome! On Saturday, May 18, 2013 Sarah and Joe toured famed locations such as The Coliseum, Roman Forum, ruins, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps. They were also able to support the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure event in downtown Rome. Please enjoy the photographs that Sarah and Joe captured!
Race for the Cure in Rome
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An International Message
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The Colosseum built in AD 70-80
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Roman Forum
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Ruins of several important ancient government buildings
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Outside the Capitoline Museums
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Altare della Patria
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Via Dei Condotti leads to the Spanish Steps with fantastic shopping!
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The Spanish Steps, where many tourists take a break
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The Spanish Steps
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 brought another enjoyable day of sightseeing. Sarah and Joe visited St. Peter's Square in Vatican City as Pope Francis addressed an outdoor mass with 200,000 in attendance. After the mass Pope Francis jumped into his "Popemobile" and headed into the crowd.
The view of the Vatican Museum from the hotel
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The Spanish Steps is also a very romantic spot
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A great spot for a break from walking
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St. Peter's Basilica
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St. Peter's Basilica
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Tiber River
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