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One of Rome’s finest ancient art museums lies just steps from the Termini Station: Palazzo Massimo. If you are looking for a reprieve from the hustling and bustling Capitoline Museums or Vatican Museums, Palazzo Massimo is the perfect place to enjoy beautiful Roman artwork. It is also incredibly accessible due to its convenient location across the...

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A new version of Italy's response to ChatGPT, Minerva, was presented at Rome's La Sapienza University Tuesday. The new AI system is called Minerva7B, where 7B stands for 7 billion parameters, more than double the previous one. It has been designed by a team led by Roberto Navigli of the Natural Language Processing of Sapienza. Accessible to all her...

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The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, will soon take place with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy. It is a sacred event for the Catholic Church typically held every 25 years for patrons to ask forgiveness for their sins. The event begins on Dec. 24 when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the V...

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For the upcoming summer season, all three major US airlines, namely American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have announced new routes and/or frequency increases on flights to Italy. This included the country’s main gateways, Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), as well as secondary Italian...

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I am so happy to share my debut book, Artisan Italian Baking at Home, with you. My hope is that you will find these recipes for 60 delicious bakes inspiring and a great tool to empower you on your culinary journey. I was born and raised in Rome, but my grandparents on my mother’s side were from Arce, a small town in Ciociaria. The name Ciociaria is...

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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini, was a woman who defied the odds, broke barriers, and dedicated her life to serving those most in need. Her legacy continues to shine as she returns to her homeland of Italy as a “pilgrim of hope” in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. On the anniversary of her beatification, a statue honorin...

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It took over 400,000 high-resolution images and an enormous amount of data, equivalent to 22 petabytes—around 5 million DVDs—to complete the digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica. The project, titled "San Pietro: AI-Enhanced Experience," was born two years ago from a meeting between Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, head of the Fabbrica di San Pietro, and Br...

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According to the “World's Best Cities 2025” report, which annually lists 100 cities around the world that are most livable and the best to visit, Rome ranks sixth on the list. The city's appeal extends beyond its historical relics, and the Eternal City ranks in the top 5 globally according to the amiability (#5) and livability (#5) indexes, offerin...

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Dear friends, We are back from a new interesting trip to the East Coast, where We the Italians participated in some important events: in Washington DC there was the annual meeting of the Transatlantic Investment Committee at the Italian Embassy, and then the traditional reception of Ambassador Mariangela Zappia at Villa Firenze, and again the day d...

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After 10 years of closure, the Ninfeo di Villa Giulia, a jewel of water in Renaissance Rome, has reopened to visitors. This first "theater of waters" in Rome, the heart of the gardens wanted by Pope Julius III for his luxurious residence at the foot of the Monti Parioli, will be accessible again. It will also be possible to visit the Sala dello Zod...

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