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The Romans had a proverb that went ‘The matter is safe: the old man dances.’ What to make of such a saying? There was, apparently, a positive, salutary role for dance in Roman society, so much so that the success or failure of an enterprise could depend on it, perhaps even the wellbeing of an entire community. The ancients themselves explained the...

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Roman cuisine seems to be having its moment in New York with new trattorias and older restaurants all featuring dishes like cacio e pepe, penne all’amatriciana and spaghetti alla carbonara, made with varying degrees of success and authenticity. Yet for ten years now one of the most exemplary of chefs, Antonio Morichini, has been doing all these dis...

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Rome authorities this month opened a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can literally walk over. The opening of the Archaeological Park of the Celio and the new Museum of the Forma Urbis is part of a bigger project to develop the hilly area around the...

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In 2024, Italian airport traffic reached a new record, with 219,078,618 passengers passing through national airports, marking an 11.1% increase compared to 2023. This figure not only highlights a significant post-pandemic recovery but also surpasses pre-COVID levels, restoring traffic distribution to 2019 values: two-thirds of travelers opted for...

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One of the earliest European printed books was a tourist guide to Rome. Ranging from information on ancient ruins, fallen temples and classical bathhouses to the place where an emperor “saw a vision in the sky”, Mirabilia Urbis Romae (Marvels of the City of Rome) was written in Latin in the early 12th century. The popular text was reproduced in doz...

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Rome is to celebrate Caravaggio on the occasion of this year's Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year with the biggest ever show on the iconic artist at Palazzo Barberini from March 7 to July 6. Enriched by paintings that are rarely visible to the public or exhibited in Italy for the first time and by loans of exceptional importance, 'Caravaggio 2025' is...

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Rome's Fiumicino Airport has found a novel way to use the empty land alongside runways - by covering it with 2.5 km of solar panels. Creating the largest airport solar farm anywhere in Europe, the electricity produced by the panels will be used within the airport and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The new installation will help Leonardo da Vi...

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There are many events scheduled for the Jubilee 2025, a unique opportunity to visit Rome and take advantage of the spiritual aura that can be felt in these months in the capital. The official meetings planned by the Holy See are 37, dedicated to all possible categories of people, starting from the Jubilee of the World of Communication in January, t...

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In 2025, Rome has emerged as one of the top destinations for digital nomads, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and modern infrastructure that appeals to remote workers. According to a recent survey, the Italian capital ranks highly for those looking to work while enjoying a rich cultural experience and the comforts of a bustling city wit...

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In 2024, Rome achieved a historic milestone in tourism, recording 51.4 million overnight stays and 22.2 million arrivals. This represents a 4.5% increase in overnight stays and a 5.63% rise in arrivals compared to the previous record set in 2023, according to data from the Ente Bilaterale del Turismo del Lazio. The surge in tourism has also led to...

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