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The mysteries of Rome: the magical door

30 March, 2020
In Rome there is a mysterious door bearing strange symbols; symbols that seem to be hints for sorcerers still looking for the famous Philosopher’s stone. Centuries ago this door probably led into Marquise Palombra’s secret garden.The legend has it that…

Interview-book on Pope Benedict to be published

30 March, 2020
News from the Vatican is that a book in interview form with Pope Benedict XVI will be published by the end of the year. The work is the fruit of conversations between the Pope and journalist Peter Seewald. The two…

Michelangelo on Second Life in "Musei in Comune 2.0"

29 March, 2020
Ancient Rome in 3D is on Google Earth, there is the Virtual Museum of the Ancient via Flaminia, and soon we will have more Italian art exhibitions on Second Life. The first Italian project on Second Life was Experience Italy,…

Rome's summer nightlife: Estate Romana 2010 programme

29 March, 2020
With summer just around the corner, Rome is preparing to welcome tourists with a spectacularly rich programme and a series of events such as Lungo il Tevere di Roma 2010 which, as you can imagine for yourself, revolves around the…

Happy hour in Rome at Ballantine's American Bar

29 March, 2020
If you’re looking for great happy hour in Rome, try the American Bar Ballantine’s when next you’re in the eternal city. It’s located on via Salvatore di Giacomo, 19/23 and has jumped on board the current trend of happy hour…

Free wi-fi hotspots in Rome

28 March, 2020
Here ‘s a listing of where in Rome the public can find free Wi-Fi wireless Internet access! Hop from hotspot to hotspot and enjoy free- worry internet access!Circo Massimo/Piazza della Bocca della VeritàCampidoglio (Protomoteca e Palazzo Senatorio)Mercati Traianei/Via Quattro NovembreVilla…

Rome hosts photografic exhibition on " La Dolce Vita"

27 March, 2020
50 years have passed since Federico Fellini’s movie La Dolce Vita was released in 1960. The word paparazzo became instantaneously popular with audiences and readers all around the world and in order to celebrate that world - now vanished for…

Touring Rome: rare visits to art and archaeological sites

26 March, 2020
Some of Rome’s architectural and historic treasures are being opened for special guided tours run by Italy’s environmental organisation, FAI. Places such as the Temple of the “Ninfe” and “Porta Asinaria” will open for rare, free guided tours by FAI.The…

Florence: National Geographic to search for the lost Leonardo

26 March, 2020
In order to find out what happened to Leonardo‘s Battle of Anghiari, the city of Florence has stricken a deal with the National Geographic Society for 250,000 euros. The world’s most important Geographic society will now try to unearth a…

2011 Formula 1 calendar: future to include new Rome race?

26 March, 2020
The 2011 Formula 1 calendar is the biggest for the world racing championship that has been planned so far. It includes 20 events starting in Bahrain in March and finishing in Brazil in November, and future plans are underway that…

Health spas in Tuscany: the Terme di Saturnia sulphur springs

25 March, 2020
You’re spoiled for choice with health spas in Italy, but if you want something very traditional, almost hard-core, try the sulphur spring baths “Terme di Saturnia” near the town of Grosseto in Tuscany. For 3000 years sulphur springs have been…

Shopping in Rome: ceramic clocks at Raku

24 March, 2020
The “Ceramica Raku” shop is another of Rome’s boutique stores that exclusively sells ceramic clocks. The shop has been part of the Montesi family business which was established in 1985 and which sells these Italian ceramic clocks locally and internationally.The…

Touring Rome: the San Lorenzo district

24 March, 2020
The San Lorenzo district appears to encapsulate both the beauty and the shortcomings of Rome; partly destroyed by aerial attack during World War 2, San Lorenzo has, over the years, developed into a district of beautiful contrasts where old and…

Thief steals 600 euros in coins from Trevi Fountain

24 March, 2020
I would never have had said that stealing coins from the Trevi Fountain could be as lucrative as this, but Roberto Cercelletta, our crime in Italy profile for this week, managed a full 600 euros before he was arrested. Cercelletta…

Eating out in Rome: Isola Felice

24 March, 2020
If you are in Rome and looking for a small restaurant with a rich menu, Isola Felice or The happy Island could be perfect for you; located in the San Lorenzo district, the restaurant furnished with rather unusual tables and…

Tips for New Year's Eve in Rome

23 March, 2020
If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Rome it’s unlikely you’ll be thinking about the ancient traditions of celebrating a new calendar year. But for the record, the tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve on December 31st, and starting a…