ROME. – Dvin - a Capital City between Asia and Europe exhibition opened in Navona square in Rome on Tuesday. The exhibition is implemented within the frameworks of the Silk Road project by the Rome City Hall and is organized by Armenian Ministry of Culture and History Museum devoted to 20th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence.

Italian MPs, Ambassadors, representatives of art and culture and Armenian community participated in the opening ceremony, Armenian MFA press service informs Armenian News-NEWS.am. Head of the cultural heritage department of Rome City Hall Umberto Broccoli and Armenian Ambassador to Italy Ruben Karapetyan officially opened the exhibition.

“Italians can proudly state that Armenian and our culture is a united culture,” Brocolli said and praised Armenians’ contribution in the world civilization, particularly architecture, music and miniature spheres.

Armenian Ambassador believes that the exhibition is a great chance for many Italians and foreign tourists to get acquainted with Armenia’s history and Armenians’ spiritual, cultural life. The exhibition will be open till January 29, 2012.