Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 ...
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Renovations have left Rome in chaos. Now 35 million visitors are about to descend
“Like all capitals, we are constantly under the pressure from tourism and frequent mega events,” he says. “Rome is a city where we embrace these challenges and welcome visitors, so these big ...
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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
Rome has already been struggling to balance ... “It’s not the city that changes the tourist, it is the tourist who changes the city, that is the paradox,” said Michele Campisi, the national ...
I escaped the crowds of tourists in Rome by taking a cheap day trip to a dreamy lakeside town just an hour away
I took a day trip to Bracciano, Italy, to avoid the crowds of Rome. The lakeside town's castle and beaches are worth visiting ...
I visited Rome and other tourist spots in Italy, but a highlight was exploring the village restored by a billionaire fashion designer
During a recent trip to Italy, I visited Solomeo, a small, fairytale-like village restored by billionaire fashion designer ...
Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations on the 18th-century monument that’s one of the ...
Rome's Trevi Fountain restored in time for Jubilee year
A restored Trevi Fountain was unveiled on Sunday after more than two months of cleaning and restoration, part of Rome's ...
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I visited Rome and other tourist spots in Italy, but a highlight was exploring the village restored by a billionaire fashion designer
On a recent trip to Rome, I left the major tourist city behind to spend an afternoon in Solomeo, a small village in the Province of Perugia. The stunning village, with cobblestone streets and ...