Coronavirus in Italy
I don’t often cover breaking news on this site; I just don’t have the resources. But the latest news about the Coronavirus in Italy is too big to ignore. So…
I don’t often cover breaking news on this site; I just don’t have the resources. But the latest news about the Coronavirus in Italy is too big to ignore. So…
The latest list of the top 30 most-visited museums in Italy includes archeological parks, castles, and world-class galleries across 10 out of 20 regions.
A new study shows how scientists can learn about Ancient Rome from layers of Arctic ice.
Beginning on November 1, the Colosseum’s fourth and fifth floors will open to visitors for the first time in more than a generation. These upper sections contained the “nosebleed” seats,…
Rooftop views from Rome’s Rinascente
Congratulations to the city of Palermo, which has been awarded the distinction of Italian Capital of Culture for 2018. The Italian Culture Ministry (Ministero di Beni Culturali) awards the prize…
With so many ancient structures in need of constant upkeep, Italy is no stranger to scaffolding. Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica, in particular, is known for constantly being under repair.
The Pantheon, one of the last major landmarks in Rome with free entry, will soon begin to charge admission.
Truth is, it was bound to happen. Church officials at Santa Maria in Cosmedin, site of Rome’s “Mouth of Truth” (Bocca della Verita), have decided to charge visitors €2 for…
The Spanish Steps have finally re-opened after a lengthy refurbishment project funded by Bulgari. But will the steps be fenced off at night to keep “barbarian tourists” from trashing them?