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Spanish Steps’ Restoration Begins in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 10/12/2015 - 05:15

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by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/04/2015 - 00:00

As Rome prepares to host a special Jubilee Year, announced by Pope Francis last March and set to begin on December 8, let’s look at Rome’s four papal basilicas…

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4 Charming Towns in Le Marche: Exploring Montefeltro Part Two

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 05/28/2015 - 05:52

You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is…

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Time Pieces: The Most Notable Museum and Gallery Destinations in Italy...

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 05/26/2015 - 04:46

John Bensalhia is your guide to some of the most notable museum and gallery destinations in Italy... HG Wells pioneered the concept. Doctor Who achieves it…

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Let's Look At Venice (A Brief Guide): Part 1

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 05/11/2015 - 13:09

Venice is a city that goes under many aliases. The City Of Love. The City Of Canals. Queen Of The Adriatic... The list goes on, but Venice can also lay claim…

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Renaissance Masterpiece: The Bridal Chamber at Mantua’s Ducal Palace

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/04/2015 - 01:00

A masterpiece of Italian Renaissance art, the Bridal Chamber – Camera degli Sposi – inside Mantua’s Ducal Palace, has finally reopened permanently to the…

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Florence’s Three Most Important Churches

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 04/02/2015 - 16:19

By Alexandra Korey Whether you’ve been to Florence before or you’re planning a return visit, one way to get to know the city’s history and art is through its…

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FAI Spring Days: 780 Cultural Sites Open for Free

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 03/20/2015 - 13:51

This weekend 780 cultural sites throughout Italy will be open to the public for free, in celebration of FAI Spring Days (21-22 March). FAI stands for Fondo per…

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The Quirinale Palace, Home of Italy's President

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 01/19/2015 - 06:10

As Italy prepares to elect a new President by the end of January, we take you inside what has been the official residence of the presidents of the Italian…

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Domus Aurea in Rome Reopens to the Public

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 11/05/2014 - 04:15

The Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero’s large villa in the heart of Rome, has reopened to the public. The monument was closed for years after several parts had begun…