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Photo: Teatro Marcello, Rome
Walking daily among or near ruins, such as the Teatro Marcello, is one of the reasons why people fall in love with Rome. The Theater of Marcellus or Teatro Marcello, was inaugurated in 12 BCE by Emperor Augustus and named for his nephew Marcus Marcellus. It served as an arena for drama performances, city celebrations,…
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Masterpiece in the Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera is a first class gallery on par with Italy’s finest museums. The collection of Italian, mostly religious, art is spread out in 38 rooms and includes masterpieces by Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Raphael, and Caravaggio.
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House Museums of Rome: Art-Filled Oases Minus the Crowds
The house museums and palace galleries of Rome are among the city’s best-kept secrets.
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La Festa Delle Donne – International Women’s Day in Italy
Italy celebrates International Women’s Day – La Festa delle Donne – with mimosas and a free museum day.
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Procida From Above
A view of pastel Procida from the mountain ridge above town.
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AlItalia Launches New Italy Travel Website
AlItalia launches Discover Italy, a new inspiration engine for Italy travel.
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Snow in Rome – Roma Sotto La Neve [Photos]
I’m not much of a winter person. That’s one reason I like Rome so much. It rarely snows here. The last time was in 2012 – six years ago. Despite that, I have always wanted to see Rome with a dusting of snow. This morning, I got my wish and then some. The snow started…
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