RENAISSANCE CANBERRA

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Renaissance

15th and 16th century Italian paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

9 December 2011 to 9 April 2012
National Gallery of Australia

Admission Times

10.00 am – 5.00 pm every day,
final session entry 4.00pm (except Christmas day)
Saturday nights from 10 December 2011, open until 7.00pm,
final session entry 6.00pm (except Dec 24 when closes at 5pm, final session is at 4.00pm)
Friday nights from 20 January 2012, open until 7.00pm,
final session entry 6.00pm

Come and see the Renaissance in Canberra. The exhibition offers Australians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter paintings by great Italian artists such as Raphael, Botticelli, Bellini and Titian. The exhibition highlights the amazing art of the Early and High Renaissance. Over seventy works, made between 1400 and 1600 by painters in Northern and Central Italy, will be on show. Visitors will discover touching depictions of the Madonna and Child, dramatic lives of the saints and Bible stories, and insightful portraits. The Accademia Carrara in Bergamo is closed for renovation, allowing Australians to view these treasures, in Canberra only.

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A visit to Renaissance is not complete without time to reflect at one of Canberra’s many bars , cafes and restaurants. Below are a suggested few that will appeal to all tastes.

Civic (city centre) Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Canberra’s city centre which is home to great shopping, cafés, restaurants, bars and night life.

Soju Girl

This place brings you an experience like no other with a dining hall, cocktail lounge and an elegantly fitted dining room offering an extraordinary menu of modern Asian food.

Contact - (02) 6257 5328

Hippo

This stunning cocktail bar is nestled above the city’s café and restaurant precinct. With a large range of cocktails on offer, it’s an oasis of style, glamour and comfort.

Contact - (02) 6257 9090

Sage

Enjoy an added course with any two or three course meal or free plate of selected tapas in the Mint bar after attending the Renaissance or Handwritten exhibitions when you show your ticket stub.

Contact - (02) 6249 6050

Tongue and Groove

Is a recent addition to Canberra’s bar and dining scene. Enjoy great food and drinks amongst the urban-chic designs of Sydney designer Paul Kelly.

Contact - (02) 6230 4455

Shop Handmade

This beautiful retail store in the city showcases local handmade products and the talents of both local and interstate designers. At Shop Handmade you can indulge in the handmade luxuries of life.

Contact - 61563274

HonkyTonks

At this super relaxed bar in the middle of the Canberra city you can enjoy relaxing beats, delicious Mexican themed tacos and hotdogs, and a trendy yet chilled out décor.

Contact - (02) 6262 6978

B-Suited

Finely crafted suiting, classic chic dress wear and contemporary shirting are B-suited’s signatures. They offer affordable luxury with style for both the working men and women of Canberra.

Contact - 0412 305 241

2 Before 10

Here’s a great café find in the city’s west with house-roasted coffee from chilled out baristas, and a delicious food menu made from local seasonal produce.

Contact - (02) 61621260

Bicicletta

Fresh local produce and seasonal cooking is paramount at this restaurant, wine bar and pasta providore. This is the place for friends and family to share a meal, a glass of wine and good conversation.

Contact - (02) 6262 8683

Soho Dezigns

Find the latest Australian and imported day, evening and cocktail wear, fashion shoes, bags and jewellery for all special occasions in a central city location.

Contact - (02) 62306630

Gus’ Café

At this longtime favourite amongst Canberrans, people meet to enjoy the famous all-day breakfasts, and wholesome lunches. There’s also light eats for a quick stop, or generous helpings for those long lazy afternoons.

Contact - 6248 8118

Kremlin Bar

For a chic yet comfortable night out try Kremlin Bar for its tasty Tapas. It’s the perfect place for an after work drink or to indulge in one of their famous cocktails.

Contact - (02) 6257 7779

Lonsdale Roasters

Boasting in-house roasting, single origin blends, wholesaling and retailing, barista training and an espresso bar, this trendy little cafe is what Canberra has been waiting for for a very long time.

Contact - (02) 6156 0975

Italian and Sons

Here you’ll find an authentic, seasonal approach to the food traditions of Italy. A modern interpretation on the Roman trattoria, the food is best described as regional Italian cuisine using the best ingredients.

Contact - (02) 6162 4888

Knightsbridge Penthouse

This place is one of the hippest bars in Canberra - always fun with fabulous music, great people and funky, warm and inviting décor.

Contact - (02) 6262 6221

Locanda

This Italian Steakhouse offers traditional Italian cuisine along with a vast range of delicious meat, poultry and seafood dishes in a contemporary and relaxed setting.

Contact – 62471488

Dickson This small yet funky suburb just to the north of the city centre is where you’ll find great café’s, bars and restaurants, many with an Asian influence.

Sub-Urban

Encompassing the best of an Aussie pub blended with the sophistication of a wine bar, here you’ll also find iconic Italian Restaurant Belluci’s.

Contact - (02) 6162 0930

Trevs Café

Tucked away in Challis Street, away from the hustle and bustle of Dickson , Trev's is a friendly restaurant/cafe which ticks all the boxes.

Contact - (02) 6257 2355

Kingston, Manuka, Barton and Yarralumla are a few of Canberra’s more trendy suburbs where you can enjoy everything from relaxed outdoor pavement cafes, to hip bars and fine dining experiences.

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