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Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens right in time for Vatican's Jubilee

Rome's iconic fountain opened after roughly three months of renovations, a project that cost €327,000.

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Rome's best parks: green escapes in the Eternal City

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Discover Rome’s most beautiful parks, from Villa Borghese to the Appian Way. Explore tranquil gardens, sweeping views and hidden green gems in the Eternal City.

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Firefighters honour Virgin Mary with floral tribute in Rome

Continuing their tradition, firefighters in Rome marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December by placing two floral wreaths on the statue of the Virgin Mary.

Art

Rome’s new exhibition explores 80 years of the Futurism art movement

'The Age of Futurism' exhibition at Rome's National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art revisits the groundbreaking Futurism art movement, exploring Marinetti's visionary manifesto and its lasting influence today.

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Rare Caravaggio portrait goes on show for the first time in Rome

The never-before-seen portrait by celebrated Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio went on public display for the first time at Rome's Palazzo Barberini gallery.

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Electrician discovers hidden 17th-century frescoes at Villa Farnesina

The stunning frescoes are attributed to Italian Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his pupils, Girolamo Troppa and François Simonot.

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Colosseum controversy: Airbnb and 'Gladiator II' team up

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum...

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Rome's Jubilee year mascot is an anime-inspired pilgrim

Created by Roman designer Simone Legno, the mascot represents a pilgrim inspired by Japanese comics in an attempt to appeal to young people.

Destinations

Overtourism in Rome: Residents’ first-hand experiences

The residents of Italy’s capital are feeling the heat with record-high visitors.

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Walkway opened in Rome to keep tourists away from Trevi fountain

Tourists in Rome will also no longer be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the fountain, following tradition.

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Rome’s Jubilee preparations see Trevi fountain replaced by ‘ugly’ pool

Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event.

Cinema

Thriller about electing a pope comes close to current Vatican debates

'Conclave' draws the crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican, but is it too close to the bone for Pope Francis?

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Kenyan athletes triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon

19-year-old Emmanuel Wafula dominated the men's race after reaching the 10 km mark in 28 minutes 14 seconds and finishing the marathon in 59'58".

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Trevi Fountain tickets could soon be introduced in Rome

Access to the bucket list destination will be restricted in November to make way for maintenance works.

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Chaos grips Italian rail network after blackouts at Rome's main hubs

Thousands of passengers are stranded and dozens of trains face delays and cancellations after a 'failure' on Wednesday morning.

Destinations

Avoid making Emily in Paris’ tourist mistake when in Rome

Rome is celebrating a Jubilee year in 2025 and expecting an influx of visitors.

Culture news

Stairway to tension: France and Italy dispute Spanish Step ownership

A row over whether France or Italy owns Rome's iconic Spanish Steps has caused controversy and reopened old wounds between the two countries as G7 Culture Ministers gather in Naples and Pompeii this weekend.

Art

Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte hosts monumental Fernando Botero exhibition

A year on from the death of Fernando Botero, one of the largest exhibitions ever dedicated to the artist has opened in Rome. The show at Palazzo Bonaparte includes several previously unseen works by the Colombian painter and sculptor.

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What's at stake at Italy's European air defence conference?

The two-day summit focuses on enhancing European defence capabilities and countering potential threats in response to recent geopolitical developments and challenges.

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Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan

The UK prime minister met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome Monday to discuss how the two countries could bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration.