When in Rome… Castel Sant’Angelo Exhibition until November 2008
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A complicated relationship has existed over the centuries between Rome and Egypt.
The exhibition titled the Wolf and the Sphinx, until November 9th 2008 in the Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, is an attempt to clarify this tie, not only through sculptures that were robbed from Egypt by the Romans (many of which can still be seen and admired in Rome), but also through paintings from the Rinascimento period (18th century), when the Italians rediscovered the mythological wealth and architectural, scientific and artistic knowledge of the Egyptians in the times of the Pharaohs.
The Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo is opened from 9am until 5pm. Closed on Mondays. From Rome Termini Castel Sant’Angelo can be reached easiest by taking the 40E express bus.
