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Art and Architecture

Italy’s Newest Saint Venerated

On April 24, the new tomb of Padre Pio was unveiled in the Puglian city of San Giovanni Rotondo. The new tomb now features the exhumed body of Italy's most recent homegrown saint, who died in 1968 ...

Jewish Resources in Italy

Jewish Resources in Italy

Just in time for Passover, I've found a great resource for all things Jewish in Italy. JewishItaly.org has links and info to synagogues, kosher stores, Jewish museums, and more. If you are Jewish or ...

“Palladio” in DC

“Palladio” in DC

As part of Italy's celebrations of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio, born 500 years ago this year, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC, are hosting a free ...

The Roma Pass

The Roma Pass, photo by Turismo Roma

Rome has several city pass options, but the best known—and most popular—is the Roma Pass. The 48-hour Roma Pass entitles the holder to "free" entry to one museum, while the 72-hour Roma Pass ...

Getting Into the Vatican Museums

It's getting ever more difficult to get into the Vatican Museums. The museums, Musei Vaticani in Italian, are home to some of the world's most precious and recognizable Western art including ...

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