Art & Architecture

Walking Via Giulia

Rome's famous Renaissance street, Via Giulia, is celebrating its 500th anniversary this year. And, the New York Times' Elisabeth Rosenthal provides ...

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 ...

The Lost Leonardo

News program 60 Minutes investigates the discovery of "The Lost Leonardo," a long-missing mural by Leonardo da Vinci.

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 ...

“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 ...

Papal Basilicas of Rome: St. John Lateran

San Giovanni in Laterano (St. John Lateran) is the basilica dedicated to the Bishop of Rome, better known as the Pope. It is where the Pope delivers ...

Papal Basilicas of Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore (Photos)

Santa Maria Maggiore, known in English as St. Mary Major, is one of the four papal basilicas in Rome along with San Giovanni in Laterano, San Paolo ...

Papal Basilicas of Rome: Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Photos)

San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, known in English as Saint Paul Outside the Walls, is one of the most important churches in Rome. It houses the shrine of ...

Italy’s UNESCO Heritage Sites On Display at Rome Photo Exhibit

So, you've made it all the way to Rome but wish your vacation time allowed you to visit the other UNESCO Heritage Sites in Italy? Have no fear! ...

The Roma Pass

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" ...

Saving Money — and Time — with Combined Tickets

A lot of touristy, and even not-so-touristy, cities in Italy offer combined tickets. These tickets include admission to several related attractions ...

Valentino Retrospective Opens Ara Pacis In Style

The event of the year for 2007. Valentino exhibit features 45 years of designer fashion in Rome's newly open Ara Pacis Museum.

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 ...

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