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In the Nineteenth Century, the Colosseum was a must-see for young nobles and intellectuals who left their countries for the Grand Tour of Italy and Europe. In particular, two of the most influential intellectuals of that period, Goethe and Lord Byron, inspired others to take the Colosseum Night Tour thanks to their stories full of […]
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During the tumultuous years of World War II, the Vatican Museums played an extraordinary role in preserving the Italian cultural heritage. When the threat of the war loomed large over Europe, countless masterpieces were secretly moved to the Vatican and hidden away in secret chambers. A resilient man, called Emilio Lavagnino, started secret negotiations with […]
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Rome’s iconic Fountain of the Four Rivers has been given a new lease on life!After nearly 20 years, this Baroque masterpiece by Bernini inside Navona Square has undergone a meticulous restoration, returning it to its former glory. The intervention included disinfection and disinfestation with biocidal treatment for the elimination of bacteria, algae, and insects, mechanical […]
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Rome, a city brimming with history, is a tapestry woven with layers of civilizations. Yet, beneath its ancient charm, there lies a more recent, and controversial, chapter: the creation of Via della Conciliazione. This grand boulevard, stretching from St. Peter’s Square to Castel Sant’Angelo, was born from the demolition of Borgo Pio, a medieval neighbourhood […]
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The Pantheon Fountain is back!After 7 months of maintenance work, with a specific procedure regarding cleaning, repair of any damaged or missing parts, and colour appearance operations, the fountain was reopened to the public with a special speech by Rome’s Major Roberto Gualtieri. This fountain was thought for the Jubilee of 1575: immediately after the […]
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The St. Mary Major’s Basilica hosts a secret special calendar which gives us a fascinating insight into the daily life of Ancient Rome.This ancient agenda is not like the modern ones we are used to. Actually, it is a fresco painted on the wall of an existing Roman building, depicting a whole year divided into […]
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Did you know that the Colosseum was once a medieval fortress?For centuries, we’ve admired the Colosseum as a symbol of ancient Rome and its gladiatorial contests. But did you know that during the Middle Ages, this iconic landmark was transformed into a stronghold for one of Rome’s most powerful families?The Frangipane family, a dominant force […]
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The Trevi Fountain hides a secret only locals know.According to a legend, during the construction of the Fountain, a barber who had the shop right in front of the building site did nothing but criticize and deride the project. Poor Nicola Salvi, the architect in charge of the works, had to endure daily the complaints […]
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The Vatican Observatory, or Specola Vaticana, is a scientific research institute directly dependent on the Holy See. Its origins date back to the end of the 16th century, when in 1578 Pope Gregory XIII established a commission in which a predominant role was played by Fr. Cristoforo Clavio S.J., an astronomer and mathematician Jesuit of […]
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For many centuries the Chair of Saint Peter was considered the seat from which the apostle Peter preached in his episcopal function in Antioch and Rome.The first proof of the cult of the Chair is found in the writings of Anthony of Padua, who tells how it was exposed to the people’s worship in a […]
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