On 18th November 1626, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was completed and consecrated. It replaced the fourth century Basilica constructed over what was believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter.
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In what appears to be a retaliatory reaction to Italy banning Marseille supporters from the first leg on 21st October, the French interior ministry bans Lazio fans from this Thursday’s match.
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Villa Aurora in Rome is up for auction in January with an opening bid of almost €500m. The villa houses the world’s only ceiling mural by Caravaggio.
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Time Out magazine named their top 20 museums and galleries in the world. In number one spot was Uffizi Gallery. It took the title number one museum in the world ahead of The Louvre, Acropolis Museum and London’s Tate Modern.
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Truffles are the apex of Italy’s gastronomy and autumn is the peak time for truffle hunting and cooking. The white truffle is particularly prized and one of the most expensive foods in the world.
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The Cornaro Chapel in the Santa Maria della Vittoria church, Rome has been restored to its former glory. The chapel contains one of Bernini’s most celebrated sculptures The Ecstasy of St Teresa.
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The 18th century Palazzo Ricci in Casoli, Abruzzo is being renovated by timeshare company Viaggio Resorts. It will become 14 residences.
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Shine is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons, held in the Strozzi Palace in Florence until 30th January 2022.
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In the week before the run-off vote for Rome Mayor, one of the candidates faces accusations of anti-semitism. Centre-right mayoral candidate Enrico Michetti finds himself mired in controversy.
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Pisa Mayor Michele Conti announced a million euros fund to restore the Marconi radio transmission station at Coltano.
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