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Passetto di Borgo reopenned to the public

Vatican’s Passetto Restored and Open to Visitors

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and the Vatican have restored the Passetto del Borgo, a historic secret walkway used by popes for centuries.

Horrea Piperataria Opens to the Public for the First Time

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient spice warehouses of the Roman emperors, the Horrea Piperataria, open to the public for the first time.

Subiaco - panorama Image credit: https://www.turismoroma.it/

Subiaco Named Italian Book Capital 2025

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The town of Subiaco, located in Lazio near Rome, has been awarded the title of Italian Book Capital 2025.

aftermath of Calenzano fuel depot explosion. Credit: Vigili del fuoco on X

Alarm raised before explosion at Calenzano fuel depot

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Investigators revealed on Tuesday that an operator raised the alarm moments before the explosion that killed five workers at Calenzano fuel depot, near Florence, on Monday. The incident occurred at platform 6 of the depot’s 10-platform loading area.

firefighters douse fire at ENI fuel depot

Death toll climbs to four at ENI fuel depot

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death toll from Monday’s explosion at an Eni fuel depot in Calenzano, near Florence, has risen to four. Early on Tuesday, the bodies of two additional victims were recovered, according to sources. One person remains unaccounted for, while nine others were injured in the blast.

ENI plant rexplostion. (image credit: Eugenio Giani/Facebook)

Two dead, three missing after ENI plant explosion

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two people have died, nine others are injured, and three remain missing following an explosion at an Eni plant near Florence.

Vasari Corridor from the Uffizi as seen from the Ponte Vecchio Credit: Wikipedia

The Vasari Corridor in Florence to Reopen

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vasari Corridor, which links the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti is to reopen to the public on 21 December following an extensive restoration. The reopening marks the end of an 11-million-euro renovation project, initiated in 2022. The 700-metre stretch from the Uffizi to Boboli Gardens is the section available to the public.

Exterior of the Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome Credit: Orient Express

Orient Express La Minerva: Iconic hotel opens in the heart of Rome

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s hotel scene has gained a dazzling addition with the debut of Orient Express La Minerva, a luxury property that redefines elegance in the Eternal City. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed Franco-Mexican architect and interior designer Hugo Toro, this meticulously restored gem combines the timeless allure of Orient Express with the soul of Rome.

Villa Farnesina 17th century fresco. Credit: Villa Farnesina

Hidden Frescoes Discovered at Villa Farnesina

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An electrician performing routine maintenance at Villa Farnesina in Rome stumbled upon a remarkable hidden treasure: vibrant 17th-century frescoes attributed to Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his pupils, Girolamo Troppa and François Simonot.

Stefania Proietti , new president of Umbria after regional elections 2024.

Centre-Left takes Umbria in regional elections

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Stefania Proietti, representing the centre-left and civic coalitions, has been officially elected as the new President of the Umbria region. The Emilia-Romagna and Umbria regional elections gave positive signals to the centre-left coalition parties.