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Italy, a country renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to countless well-known landmarks and attractions. However, it also harbors a multitude of lesser-known gems, each with its own unique story. Let’s embark on a journey to uncover five such “secrets” hidden in plain sight in some of Italy’s most famous cities. Our first st...

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Have you heard of the Holy Stairs or Scala Sancta in Rome? This is an interesting and important site to visit, whether you are religious or not. Find out why you should see (and maybe even climb) the holy staircase in Rome, and get my top tips for the best way to do it! The Holy Stairs in Rome - Everything you need to Know The Holy Stairs, also kno...

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More than 2,000 years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of history’s most momentous figures. His military and political achievements transformed ancient Rome and left a legacy that still endures—from our idioms (“crossing the Rubicon”) to our calendar. The following are six of the most important legacies of the renowned Roman military comm...

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Rome’s next luxury hotel has some very good bones: Archaeologists said Wednesday that the ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered under the garden of a future Four Seasons Hotel steps from the Vatican. Archaeologists have excavated deep under the walled garden of the Pala...

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Why Rome? Why has Rome, along with the rest of Italy, been the home of so many saints and blesseds throughout the history of the Church? It’s impossible to arrive at a precise total for the number of Christians who have died as martyrs since our Lord’s Passion and Death, but calculating the number of non-martyrs is much more straightforward. And in...

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The inaugural leg of “PR on Top,” the cutting-edge promotional initiative for Pecorino Romano PDO, set the stage ablaze at the latest edition of Summer Fancy Food 2023 in New York, where the illustrious Italian cheese stole the spotlight in its domain. With an ardent following in the United States, the Pecorino Romano PDO achieved a record-breaking...

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Journey in time to one of the most influential empires in history through ‘Ancient Rome: The Exhibition,’ the latest exhibit to come to the streets of New York. Witness the world of Ancient Rome brought to life before your very eyes. Located at 378 Broadway, in lower Manhattan, the fascinating and educational exhibit by MetaMorfosiNY sets the histo...

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No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Fontana di Trevi, or Trevi Fountain. Located in the Quirinale district of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is known as one of the most stunning fountains in the world. But there’s a lot more than just beauty behind this famous fountain – keep reading to learn nine fascinating Trevi Fountain facts! Though i...

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St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, stands as a testament to breathtaking architecture and awe-inspiring sculptures. Behind the scenes, a new generation is being trained in the delicate art of preserving the ancient treasures through a revitalized apprentice system.  The new program aims to address the scarcity of skilled restorers an...

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The Trevi Fountain is situated in the heart of Rome, and it remains one of the city’s greatest attractions, drawing tourists from far and wide with its stunning aqua water and ornate sculptural details. Once an ancient water source, the fountain connects to one of Rome’s oldest aqueducts, gushing fresh water into the city, and it has remained remar...

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