University of Arkansas Rome Study Center
Palazzo Taverna
Via di Monte Giordano
Rome Italy
2016

our Miss Meghan studied abroad here during her Junior year at the Philadelphia University

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Taverna,_Rome


Palazzo Taverna is a palace in Rome, located on the Via di Monte Giordano and first built under orders of Cardinal Giordano Orsini, who wished to turn his ancient castle on the Monte Giordano into a residence. It was the residence of Adriana in when she was overseeing the education of the children of the man who would be elected Pope Alexander VI: Lucrezia Borgia, Juan Borgia and Cesare Borgia. It was later rented by notable figures such as cardinals Ippolito II d'Este (Lucrezia Borgia's son), who used it to host Torquato Tasso, and Maurizio di Savoia.

It passed to the Gabrielli family in 1688 and they used it to host members of the Bonaparte family such as Eugénie de Montijo. In 1888 it passed to the Taverna family.

The palace was the seat of the French Embassy to the Holy See until 1951, until it was moved to the Villa Paolina by decision of Ambassador Wladimir d'Ormesson.

The palace consists of several very large halls, a courtyard replete with four marble basins with a fountain in the center as well as a garden with a tower. The main fountain in the gardens was designed by Antonio Casoni. The interior, completely frescoed, includes a large collection of paintings by various artists, including Sebastiano Ricci, Giambattista Pittoni and Rosa di Tivoli.


https://romecenter.uark.edu/about/location.php

The University of Arkansas Rome Study Center is conveniently located in the center of Rome in one of its oldest palaces, Palazzo Taverna, which provides an elegant backdrop to the creative and learning process for any aspiring student. Palazzo Taverna first belonged to the Orsini Family and, in 1328, the site took the name of Mount Giordano, the name of Giordano Orsini, Roman Senator in 1341.

Located in the historic center, students can relax by the fountains of Piazza Navona or visit the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain or the Spanish Steps, shop at the traditional open market and old bakeries of Campo dei Fiori, or visit the many churches within the area. Further along is the Tiber River, and if you cross the ancient bridge, Ponte Sisto, you arrive in Trastevere, another very picturesque area of Rome.

The University of Arkansas Rome Center offers a multi-disciplinary learning environment. Several partner universities collaborate with the Rome Center. Programs offered include Art, Art History, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Humanities, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, and the Italian language.

Regional field trips are offered as part of the curriculum (see section: Tours and Sites Visits). These destinations meet specific course agendas and academic requirements. Optional field trips led by UARC faculty in Italy are offered as well.

Lectures and events are regularly organized, exposing students to local academic and cultural environments. Workshops in architecture and fashion are organized with Italian, European and US academic institutions in order to encourage cultural exchange and exposure to diversity. Hands-on didactic experiences such as visits to restoration sites, community outreach, and students' shows and exhibitions are also offered.

The University of Arkansas Rome Center operates during the regular fall and spring semesters of each academic year and hosts summer programs from May until the end of July.


PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
THE SCHOOL
The school is located in the heart of the historic center of Rome at Palazzo Taverna on Via di Monte Giordano. Built-in the 13th century, Palazzo Taverna was once the residence of aristocratic and papal families and is located between Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo, a few minutes walk from the Pantheon. The center has dedicated design studios, student study space, printing resources, and a library. The Rome Center hosts events throughout the semester designed to expose the students to the larger design community as well as Italian culture. In addition to the studio and classrooms at the Rome Center, students will have classes at sites throughout the city. At the end of the semester, the students' work is displayed in exhibits and a fashion show in the main hall.

ACCOMMODATIONS
While participating in the Rome Semester students live in single-sex double occupancy apartments of 4-6 students located in the center of Rome. The apartments are in traditional, well-established neighborhoods, such as Prati and Trastevere within walking distance to campus and accessible to public transport; lively areas that are full of markets, cafes, and restaurants. Students will have a "full immersion" experience as they live and shop among the local Italians. All apartments are in close proximity to public transportation allowing for an easy commute to campus. The apartments come with wifi (speeds may be a bit slower than in the US) and washing machines and furnished with IKEA furniture; linens and cooking utensils are supplied. English speaking housing staff are on call 24 hours for emergency; there is an online ticket system for maintenance requests. Orientation is provided on-site and at UARC orientation.