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Florence, one of Italy's culture capitals Creator: pixabay.com | Credit: pixabay.com via Picryl.com

Florence second in top 10 culture capitals of the world  

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence second in top 10 culture capitals of the world  

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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Image of a Rottweiler. A joggers was mauled to death by three dogs identified as Rottweilers

Jogger mauled to death by three dogs

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Jogger mauled to death by three dogs

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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Replica of Colossus of Constantine in Rome's Capitoline Museums. Image courtesy of Capitoline Museums.

Colossus of Constantine on display in Capitoline Museums

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Colossus of Constantine on display in Capitoline Museums

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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Fire brigade rescu people after building collapsed

Residential building collapsed near Rome

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Residential building collapsed near Rome

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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Unparalleled mosaic uncovered in Roman domus. © Handout / ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE/AFP

Unparalleled mosaic discovered at Ancient Roman residence

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Unparalleled mosaic discovered at Ancient Roman residence

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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Circus lion escapes and wanders streets of Ladispoli

Circus lion escaped onto streets before being recaptured

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Circus lion escaped onto streets before being recaptured

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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Colosseum ticket sales are being investigated following complaints. Rome tour guide dies during Colosseum tour

Investigation into Colosseum ticket sales

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Investigation into Colosseum ticket sales

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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Rome-Pompeii rail service inaugurated 16th July.

Inauguration of direct Rome-Pompeii rail service

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Inauguration of direct Rome-Pompeii rail service

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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Tourist who carved names on Colosseum writes letter of apology. Pictured Colosseum

Tourist who carved names on Colosseum says did not know its age

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tourist who carved names on Colosseum says did not know its age

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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Teen kills 17 year old girl north of Rome. and is remanded in custody. Image shows gathering of people remembering the victim.

Teen kills 17-year-old girl; kept on remand

July 1, 2023July 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Teen kills 17-year-old girl; kept on remand

The Rome preliminary investigations judge (GIP) on Saturday ruled that a 17-year-old boy accused of murdering a girl of his same age in the north of the Italian capital this week should remain under arrest.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

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northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

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Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

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