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Augustus Stables in Rome to Be Reburied for Lack of Funds

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 08/20/2014 - 02:30

While Rome just marked the 2,000th anniversary of Emperor Augustus’ death, celebrated yesterday, it’s bad news for an important archeological site built by…

Culture

Admire the Ara Pacis' Original Colors

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 08/18/2014 - 04:25

On August 19, 14 A.D., Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, died in Nola. To mark the 2,000th anniversary of his death, Rome has planned a series of initiatives,…

Culture

Siena's Duomo Unveils its Mosaic Floor

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 08/17/2014 - 02:30

The extraordinary inlaid marble mosaic floor of Siena’s Cathedral will be unveiled on August 18. Normally covered by carpets for protection, the floor that…

Lifestyle

Trevi Fountain Restoration Attracts Even More Visitors to Site

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/12/2014 - 02:00

The Trevi Fountain is no doubt one of the most famous and visited monuments of Rome. The iconic fountain is undergoing a two-million restoration project,…

Culture

Special Celebrations in Rome Mark Augustus' 2000th Death Anniversary

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sat, 08/09/2014 - 02:30

August 19 marks the 2,000th anniversary of the death of Rome’s first emperor Augustus, who ruled from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. To commemorate the date…

Culture

Gothic Hall in Rome Opens its Doors to Reveal Splendid Cycle of Middle-Ages Frescoes

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 07/12/2014 - 02:45

On the slopes of the Caelian Hill, between the Colosseum and San Giovanni in Laterano, in a quiet area of Rome, is the complex of Santi Quattro Coronati. The…

Culture

Baroque Church of Santa Caterina in Lucca Reopens

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/09/2014 - 04:24

The Church of Santa Caterina in Lucca, the most significant example of a Baroque church in the Tuscan town, has reopened to the public after 18 months of…

Culture

Summer Nights Return at Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 07/07/2014 - 05:16

Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome will be open every night during the summer to offer special guided visits, as well as jazz and classical music concerts. During the…

Culture

Summer Nights at Turin's Palace of Venaria Offer Entertainment (and the occasional ghost)

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/04/2014 - 02:00

Many sites around Italy offer special night-time openings during summer. One of these is the Reggia di Venaria, which, every Friday until August 1, will open…

Culture

The Trajan's Column As You've Never Seen It Before

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/01/2014 - 05:47

If you ever wanted to get a closer look at the relief on the Trajan’s Column in Rome, you can now do so at the Piazza del Foro di Traiano. The column’s relief…