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Apollo and Daphne at the Galeria Borghese

The day I fell in love with sculpture: Galleria Borghese

June 25, 2024June 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The moment I walked into Rome’s Galleria Borghese my view of sculpture changed. These were no longer ‘just statues’, this was incredible art.

Rome to get more taxis in time for Vatican Jubilee Year

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After an 18-year wait, Rome will finally get thousands of new taxis, according to the city’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri.

Jubilee 2025 works not to be derailed by archaeological finds

Rome’s Jubilee 2025 tunnel still on track despite unearthing significant finds

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Despite the discovery of significant archaeological finds, a major infrastructure project near the Vatican remains on schedule to open in time for the Jubilee 2025, Rome’s mayor announced on Friday.

Open-air literature festival in Rome

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2024 edition of Rome’s open-air literature festival will be held at Stadio Palatino. Rome’s free international literature festival returns to the open-air setting of the Palatine Hill. It runs over five evenings from 7th-16th July.

The new Metro Line C will run under the Forum in Rome. Google Street View popular cultural site.

Rome’s Metro Line C under Colesseum and Forum at critical juncture

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The project to extend Rome’s Metro Line C under ancient Roman ruins and through Rome’s historic centre has advanced to a crucial stage. Engineers have started the construction of an 85-metre deep retaining wall surrounding the main station at Piazza Venezia.

The bicentenary of Byron’s death – exhibition in Rome

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

2024 is 200 years since the death of Romantic poet Lord Byron. The Keats-Shelley house in Rome opens a new exhibition today dedicated to Byron’s relationship with Italian culture, language and literature.

baths of Caracalla with water jets. © Tiziana FABI / AFP

Water returns to the Baths of Caracalla

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Baths of Caracalla has revealed a new pool called “The Mirror,” reflecting the ancient ruins of the bath complex constructed 1,800 years ago in the second century.

Day of the Catacombs - The Catacomb of Saint Sebastian in Rome is one which will be free to enter on 2nd March 2024.

Free entrance to Rome’s catacombs on Day of the Catacombs

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

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.

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

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.