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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.

Piazza reopens outside Rome Termini station

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Piazza dei Cinquecento, the large square outside Rome’s Termini station, reopened on Tuesday following extensive refurbishment.

Protests lead to violent clashes with police in Rome. Trouble also erupted in Bologna. They followed protests over the death of Ramy, an young Egyptian

Protests Over Death of Ramy Spark Violence

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violent clashes in Rome on social media. They followed protests over the death of Ramy, a young Egyptian who died during a police chase in Milan.

Rome Prosecutors to Investigate Far-Right Acca Larentia ceremony

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The State Attorney’s Office in Rome will launch an investigation into a far-right commemoration held on Tuesday in the Acca Larentia area of southern Rome, judicial sources confirmed on Wednesday.

PM Inaugurates Piazza Pia Ahead of Jubilee Year

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

Premier Giorgia Meloni inaugurated the pedestrianised Piazza Pia, a flagship project for the 2025 Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Located near the River Tiber, the square links Castel Sant’Angelo to Via della Conciliazione and St Peter’s Square.

King Totila's sacking of Rome in 546 also included the destruction of aqueducts.

On this day in history: The Sacking of Rome in 546

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 17th December 546, Rome fell to the Ostrogoths under King Totila in a brutal event that marked one of the many tragedies during the Gothic War (535-554). The sacking of Rome was a result of the prolonged conflict between the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and the Ostrogoths for control of Italy.

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.