Category: Culture & Living

Posts about culture in Italy. Festivals, religion, etiquette, language, and more.

  • Easter in Rome: When, Where, and How to See Mass During Holy Week

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    Easter season is one of the best times to visit Rome. Here’s how you can plan your visit to Rome and Vatican during Holy Week.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli
    white concrete building with flags on top during daytime

  • Six of the Best Books About Rome and Its History

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    Thousands of books have been written about Rome and its history. But these are the ones I keep on my bookshelf for quick reference. For an even wider selection of books about Rome, see my Rome book list on Bookshop.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli
    View of the Roman Forum and Colosseum

  • Italy Acquires Umberto Eco’s Vast Collection of Books

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    Italy has acquired Umberto Eco’s 30,000+ volume library of ancient and modern books. Learn more about the late author’s vast collection.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli

  • How Venice Invented the World

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    Many of the conventions that we accept as “normal” today were originally invented in Venice. A new book takes us on a journey through Venetian thought and innovation.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli