Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 ...
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover ...
The Timeless Spell of Rome’s Oldest Churches
During the upcoming Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s innumerable holy places.
Secret 13th century escape passage for popes reopens to public
The Passetto di Borgo's origins date to the 6th century but it was not until 1277 that it was established as an escape route.
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Tiberius: The Reluctant Emperor of Rome
As was the Roman custom, Augustus adopted his stepson Tiberius as his heir, and Tiberius became Rome’s second emperor in 14 ...
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Archaeologists In The Netherlands Just Unearthed The 2,000-Year-Old Tomb Of A Roman Soldier
Archaeologists excavating at Town Hall Square in the Dutch city of Heerlen just happened upon a 2,000-year-old tomb of a ...
Inside Rome's Most Luxurious New Hotel: Where Ancient History Meets Modern Opulence
Experience the new Bvlgari Hotel Roma, featuring 114 luxury rooms, a rooftop paradise, and three-Michelin-starred dining ...
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Dulcis in Pantheon
In the center of Rome, just a 5-minute walk from Piazza Trilussa ... the Spanish Steps, and the Mausoleum of Augustus. Via della Scrofa exactly follows the path of an ancient Roman road that, ...
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13 Days Itinerary to Italy, Switzerland and France for a Good Mix of Europe
What comes to mind when you think of a trip to Europe? Romantic Rome, gastronomic delights in France, unspoilt Alpine landscapes in Switzerland, and enchanting forests in Germany? If these come to ...