I was stunned by Rome’s haunting ‘ghost town’ — the city that never was
But as I survey my surroundings on the Viale Europa, the streets are deserted, the landscape positively futuristic. Arriving ...
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The Greek City of Rome Before the Romans
According to legend, long before the Romans founded Rome, there was a Greek city called Pallantium in the same area.
Rome's Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here's why — and how to avoid the crowds
Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...
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Rome’s Timeless Treasures: Must-See Spots In The Eternal City
Rome , the capital of Italy, is a stunning blend of ancient history, art, and culture. With its fascinating mix of ruins, ...
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Rome: Examining Art and Design in the Eternal City
From Raphael to Michelangelo, artists have visited Rome and studied its structures, monuments, and traditions. The city was seen as a museum, and treated as such by scholars and pilgrims alike. You'll ...
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All roads lead to Rome
All roads really do lead to Rome. So many cultures, countries and customs stem from the influential history of this city. And ...
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Rome Neighborhoods
The crumbling yet still magnificent Ancient Rome is at the center of the city, in part of a larger area called the Centro Storico (or historic district). View the Colosseum, which centuries ago ...
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Rome: A History of the Eternal City
Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series uncovering the central role played by religion in creating and maintaining the power of the city of Rome.
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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome – the city had changed forever
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened on Sunday ahead of the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, following the completion of extraordinary maintenance. The three-month renovation work ...
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I was in awe of Rome’s haunting ‘ghost town’ — the city that never was
‘Yes, you’re in Rome,’ the woman at the check-in desk confirms as she hands me my keycard. The view from my room is a striking bird’s-eye view of a confusingly unfamiliar city. It turns ...