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First Phase of Colosseum Restoration Complete

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/01/2014 - 04:34

The first stage of the Colosseum’s restoration has been completed, the Colosseum director Rossella Rea announced last week, adding that the first five restored…

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St. Peter’s Basilica Makes World’s Top Ten Landmarks List by Trip Advisor

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 06/25/2014 - 02:00

St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is one of the world’s top ten landmarks, as voted by Trip Advisor’s Travelers' Choice Attractions Awards. According to Trip…

Lifestyle

Summer Solstice at Florence's Duomo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/20/2014 - 02:15

Every year during the summer solstice a remarkable astronomical event can be observed inside Florence’s Cathedral. Between 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm on 21 and 28…

Culture

Rome’s Domus Aurea Needs Four-Year Restoration

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/19/2014 - 02:45

It is likely going to be another four years before the Domus Aurea in Rome can be reopened to the public. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Culture…

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Ponte Vecchio Illuminated: An Amazing Aquatic Event

by Georgette Jupe | Tue, 06/17/2014 - 06:28

Last night, we had the pleasure of heading to the banks of the Arno river in Florence to see the spectacular aquatic show sponsored by Stefano Ricci to…

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Florence's Ponte Vecchio Gets New Eco-Friendly Lighting System

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 06/15/2014 - 02:30

Be prepared for quite the show when Andrea Bocelli turns on Ponte Vecchio's new eco-friendly lighting system on the evening of Monday, June 16. The legendary…

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Giant Installation of Pucci Scarves Covers Florence's Baptistery

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 06/14/2014 - 02:30

If you’re walking around the Florence’s Baptistery and you see colorful, monumental scarves hanging down each side of the iconic building, it is not an…

Culture

Mausoleum of Romulus at Rome's Circus of Maxentius Reopens

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/12/2014 - 02:30

The Mausoleum of Romulus within the Circus of Maxentius on Rome’s Appian Way has reopened to the public after more than 20 years. The mausoleum was dedicated…

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Portico of San Luca Restored with Crowdfunding Project

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 06/08/2014 - 02:30

The Portico of San Luca in Bologna, which, at 3,796 meters, is the world’s longest portico, is launching a crowd-funding initiative to help with the…

Culture

Quirinale Palace Opens its Doors through High-Def Virtual Tour

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/05/2014 - 02:30

The Quirinale Palace in Rome is the official residence of the President of the Italian Republic (currently Giorgio Napolitano). Located on the Quirinal Hill,…