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The Secret Italian Catacombs

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Artwork in te Catacombs of Saint Priscilla
Image courtesy of turismo roma

Day of the Catacombs - The Catacomb of Saint Sebastian in Rome is one which will be free to enter on 2nd March 2024.

Free entrance to Rome’s catacombs on Day of the Catacombs

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mark your calendars for 2nd March 2024. Rome’s ancient catacombs, silent witnesses to the city’s early Christian community, will once again open their doors for free on the 7th Day of the Catacombs.

Milan smog is one example of the environmental crisis Italy faces.

Italy Gripped by Environmental Crisis

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A blanket of smog hangs over Milan, reservoirs stand empty in Sicily, and wine production plummets in Piedmont, just a snapshot of the environmental crisis gripping Italy.

Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast. Creator: Veselina Dzhingarova via Flickr under creative commons license

Easier Access to Amalfi Coast: New Flights Take Off This Summer

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For years, reaching the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy meant navigating winding roads and crowded trains. But pack your bags for a smoother journey – the region is about to get its “own” airport.

Positano on Amalfi Coast Creator: Pexels under creative commons license

Amalfi Coast: Top 10 Experiences in 2026 (with Easier Access!)

February 20, 2024February 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Amalfi Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a jewel of southern Italy, where rugged cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and colourful villages cling impossibly to hillsides. But what awaits you once you arrive? Here are the top 10 experiences on the Amalfi Coast in 2026.

Drone view of building site where the search continues for a missing construction worker

Search continues for missing construction worker

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The search continues at a supermarket building site in Florence for a missing construction worker. Hopes of finding him alive are dwindling following the tragedy that claimed the lives of four other workers, including one Romanian, two North Africans, and an Italian, on Friday morning.