Fishing Coins From Trevi Fountain and Putting Wet Money to Work
Twice a week, the utility’s workers use a machine developed for swimming pools to suck up the coins from the basin. During ...
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 ...
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 ...
8 must-do experiences in Italy's Trentino region
Must-sees include Saint Vigil Cathedral, where the Council of Trent was held in the mid-16th century, and Buonconsiglio ...
Pope Francis Launches Jubilee Year As Rome Braces For Millions Of Pilgrims
Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations ...
Luke Donald interview: The Ryder Cup should never be just about money
Exclusive: Team Europe captain on America breaking with 100 years of Ryder Cup custom and what he expects at Bethpage Black ...
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7 Ways to Make the Most of the Jubilee Year — at Home and in Rome
The Jubilee Year is finally underway. It is a time of pilgrimage and grace, and although much of the spotlight and attention ...
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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 ...
Summer holidays haven’t changed much since ancient Greece and Rome (except maybe the sand wrestling)
Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and ...
20 ways to be a better tourist in 2025
While many of the ills of mass tourism are out of our control, small decisions made by individuals can make a big difference, ...
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Pope Francis kicks off yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s tourism
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the ...
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Italian Tourist Killed In Egypt Shark Attack: Foreign Ministry Source
A shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast killed a tourist and injured another ... the Italian foreign ministry told AFP the man killed was a 48-year-old resident of Rome. The injured man was 69 years ...