One of the most anticipated spring sporting events in Italy, the Italian Open, or Internazionali BNL d’Italia, takes place each May in Rome. The Open is one of the most important clay tennis tournaments on the tour, second to the French Open. First played at the Foro Italico in 1935, a stadium inspired by the Roman forums of old, the tournament is still played at the same location on the banks of the Tiber.
Now in its 76th year, the Open runs from 6th to 19th May 2019, and this year’s championship is set to have audiences on the edge of their seats as 2018 Italian Open champion, and clay court specialist, Rafael Nadal eyes up his ninth win, to extend his record-breaking number of Internazionali titles. Meanwhile, Ukrainian World Number 4 Elina Svitolina will be looking to replicate her impressive championship from last year and take the title for a second year in a row.
Talk to our concierge at the Hotel de Russie to ensure the best courtside seats at the tournament, and book into one of our beautifully-designed rooms and suites to make the most of Italy’s most exciting tennis tournaments.
To contact Hotel de Russie, email reservations.derussie@roccofortehotels.com or call +39 06 32 888 830.
Vivacious, glamorous, powerful. Few figures encapsulate the effortless grandeur of the Belle Époque quite like Donna Franca, our Sicilian muse. Famed for her petite frame, thick dark hair and an exquisite fashion sense that has endured for over a century, Franca was the epitome of an era that placed beauty and high fashion at its forefront.
The festive season brings its own kind of sparkle - a flurry of celebrations, feasts, and time with those who matter most. To make gifting simple, we’ve curated a selection of bespoke experiences to delight everyone on your list. From candlelit dinners and Italian wine tastings to tranquil spa escapes and moments devoted to yourself, each experience thoughtfully crafted to offer moments of joy.
In a time when beauty shaped every facet of life — from the curve of a staircase to the vivid bloom of a painted iris — Italy’s Stile Liberty captured the optimism of a new century. Across Europe in the late 19th century, the Belle Époque blurred the line between art and the everyday, celebrating craftsmanship, elegance, and expressive freedom. Now, a new cultural itinerary, From Mucha to Florio, traces that movement between Hotel de la Ville in Rome and Villa Igiea in Palermo, two different cities, two glorious expressions of the same artistic impulse.
