Tag: churches and basilicas

November 25, 2024
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Festivals & Events, Religion, Rome, Vatican City
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s how to get tickets and prepare for Midnight Mass.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli
May 23, 2021
The Duomo: In Italy, There’s More Than Just One
Art and Architecture, Itineraries, Religion
Florence isn’t the only city in Italy with a duomo.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli
May 20, 2021
Saint Lucifer of Cagliari: His Life and Legacy
Art and Architecture, History, Religion, Sardinia
Saint Lucifer was a bishop from Cagliari, Sardinia, who lived during the 4th century. His name sparks a lot of confusion.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli
March 31, 2021
The Fragrance of Faith: Tracking Down That Old Church Smell
History, Living, Religion
The “smell of old churches” is that musty yet perfumed scent that is as much a part of Rome’s allure as the city’s ruins and restaurants.
Written by
Melanie Renzulli