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.
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A British travel agency has announced its top 10 culture capitals of the world. Based on visitor reviews and sources such as Time Out, Titan Travel scored 60 world cities for culture factors. Florence came second behind Spain’s Granada.
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Tragedy struck Sunday morning in Manziana, on the outskirts of Rome, where 39-year-old Paolo Pasqualini was discovered lifeless in the city woods. The jogger was mauled to death by three Rottweilers.
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From 6th February, visitors to Rome’s Capitoline Museums have the opportunity to marvel at a life-size replica of the Colossus of Constantine.
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A residential building collapsed in the town of Canale Monterano, near Rome, on Saturday. Three individuals were pulled out alive and taken to hospital.
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Italian archaeologists have revealed a sumptuous Roman residence adjacent to the Colosseum. Within is an unparalleled mosaic adorned with shells, marble, and precious glass, according to an announcement by the culture ministry.
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Yesterday, in the coastal town of Ladispoli, a circus lion escaped, reigniting the debate on the use of wild animals in entertainment.
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An investigation is now open into Colosseum ticket sales. The Antitrust authority is following up on consumer complaints after tickets disappear within minutes.
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It is now possible to travel by train from Rome directly to Pompeii archaeological site as of today, 16th July. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni travelled on the inaugural Rome-Pompeii rail service.
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A tourist from England who carved names on Colosseum says he did not realise the age of the monument. Ivan Dimitrov, from Bristol, apologises to Rome mayor in letter printed in Il Messagero.
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