Carnival in Italy: Floats, Parades, and Other Carnevale Celebrations
Carnevale is celebrated throughout Italy, not just in Venice. Learn more about Italy’s most popular carnival cities and traditions.
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Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s how to get tickets and prepare for Midnight Mass.
Designer Outlets in Italy: Where to Shop for Discounts
Italy is renowned for its designer fashions. Learn more about outlet shopping in Italy and how to make a discount shopping spree part of your travel itinerary.
Stay in Style: The Trendiest New Hotels in Rome
Here’s our handpicked selection of the Eternal City’s best new hotels. Love that new hotel smell—especially when it’s in Rome.
Michelangelo and Fra Angelico: Two Renaissance Greats Who Died on the Same Day
Michelangelo and Fra Angelico were Italian Renaissance artists who died on the same day (many years apart).
The Many Joys of Running in Rome
Rome is not only the best city for running in Italy. It’s quite possibly the best running city in the world. Here’s why.
Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History
From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.
DoubleTree Opens a Beautiful New Hotel in Rome’s Monti Neighborhood
DoubleTree surprises with a chic-looking hotel in one of Rome’s coolest neighborhoods.
The Fragrance of Faith: Tracking Down That Old Church Smell
The “smell of old churches” is that musty yet perfumed scent that is as much a part of Rome’s allure as the city’s ruins and restaurants.
Searching for Italy: All the Places Stanley Tucci Went in Season 1
“Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” is the perfect cure for wanderlust. Here is a comprehensive guide to all the places he visits in Season 1.
Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art
Put modern art on your Italian itinerary. Here are the best museums, galleries, and parks, for modern and contemporary art in Italy.
Easter in Rome: When, Where, and How to See Mass During Holy Week
Easter season is one of the best times to visit Rome. Here’s how you can plan your visit to Rome and Vatican during Holy Week.
My Roman Diet: How I Ate Pasta Every Day and Still Lost Weight
I lost weight when I lived in Rome without cutting out pasta or wine. Here’s is how I structured my days and my diet.
Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome
One of the most important monuments of Ancient Rome, the Mausoleum of Augustus, will reopen to the public in 2021.
9,036-piece Colosseum Is LEGO’s Largest Kit Ever
In a year that has had little to no travel and more time than usual spent at home, LEGO has unveiled its massive 9,036-piece Colosseum builder kit. The Colosseum is LEGO’s biggest building set yet, edging out the Millennium Falcon set which has 7,541 pieces. Once built, the LEGO Colosseum measures over 10.5” (27cm) high,…
Damnatio Memoriae: How Ancient Romans Canceled Their Rivals
Damnatio Memoriae, a modern description of a common Roman practice, condemned unpopular leaders to oblivion. Here’s how that worked and what we can learn from it today.
‘Romulus’ TV Series a Dramatic Look at the Founding of Rome
Romulus is a 10-part tv series about Rome’s origin story told entirely in archaic Latin.