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Celebrating 300 years of the Spanish Steps

May 11, 2025May 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Keats-Shelley House in Rome launched a new exhibition to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Spanish Steps. Titled The Spanish Steps, Revisited the exhibition opened on 1 May 2025 and will run until 1 November 2025.

Casina del Salvi. Image credit: https://www.sovraintendenzaroma.it/content/la-casina-del-salvi

Casina del Salvi reopens as café and public study hall

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome has reopened the 19th-century Casina del Salvi, located inside the Celio Archaeological Park near the Colosseum. The newly restored neoclassical building now hosts a café and public study hall.

Rome Marks 2,778 Years with Grand Re-Enactments

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME, 20 April 2025 – Rome, the Eternal City, marks its 2,778th birthday tomorrow (21st April) with a colourful celebration of its legendary founding, complete with gladiator fights, trench-digging rituals and costumed parades. Known as Natale di Roma, the annual event is rooted in the ancient myth of Romulus, who is said to have founded […]

Edited Caravaggio, Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini, early 1600sCourtesy Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica

Caravaggio 2025 exhibition in Rome

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A spectacular collection of 24 masterpieces by Caravaggio will be on display at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini from this Friday until 6 July. The Caravaggio 2025 exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the dramatic intensity of one of the Baroque era’s most revolutionary painters.

Carabinieri uncover fake paintings workshop. Image credit: Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad

Police Uncover Workshop Producing Fake Paintings

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome police discover a secret workshop where fake paintings imitating the styles of Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, and other renowned artists were created and sold online.

Beatrice Cenci born on 6th February 1577 was executed for the murder of her abusive father.

On this day in history: birth of Beatrice Cenci

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 6th February 1577, Beatrice Cenci was born in Rome into one of the city’s aristocratic families. Her life, however, would be tragically brief and end in one of the most infamous executions in Roman history.

Strikes by baggage handlers will affect Rome and Milan airports on 5 Feb 2025

Baggage handlers strikes on 5th February

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Air travellers in Italy face disruption on Wednesday, 5 February, due to strikes by baggage handlers at multiple airports, including Rome and Milan.

Rome - top spot on Tripadvisors 2025 Best of the best Food Destinations. Credit: shutterstock

Rome tops Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Food Destinations 2025

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy continues to captivate travellers worldwide, with multiple cities earning spots in Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice awards. Rome took top spot for Best of the Best Food Destinations for 2025. Recognised for their outstanding food and culture, these Italian gems offer unforgettable experiences for every traveller. Here’s a closer look at the highlights and must-visit sights […]

Anglo American Bookshop - from 9 years ago - in Rome before it had to move.

Anglo American Bookshop in Rome has closed after 70 years

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Anglo American Bookshop, a cherished institution for the English-speaking community in the capital for over 70 years, has closed its doors permanently this week.

Ortigia, Sicily. The island was no. 4 in The Tripadvisor Travelleser Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2025 Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/schilirorubino/29814676791

Two Italian destinations in top 10 Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tripadvisor released its 2025 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations earlier this week. Two Italian cities made the top ten, with London taking top spot.