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St. Sabina in Rome and the orange tree that San Domenico planted
The Roman church of Santa Sabina, built in the 5th century on the tomb of the Saint,
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The Trajan’s Column risked being dismantled and taken to Paris
The Trajan’s Column is a monument erected almost two thousand years ago in Rome to celebrate the
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Spaghetti Amatriciana, a classic of the Roman tradition
No garlic or onion in the sauce, even you shouldn’t put oil, because the bacon (cut into
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In Naples there is a church that closely resembles the Roman basilica of St. Peter
The Capodimonte church is defined by the Neapolitans as “a little San Pietro” The basilica was built
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Why is called Castel Sant’Angelo
The statue that peeps out of Castel Sant’Angelo, one of the best known Roman monuments, has an
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In Rome there are three churches that house six magnificent paintings by Caravaggio
Not everyone knows that in the Eternal City it is possible to see six splendid masterpieces by
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Shaving a beard for the first time in ancient Rome sanctioned the transition from adolescence to adulthood
Cutting the beard for the first time is still an important moment for boys today, a significant
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The Pantheon was the most visited monument in Italy
Before Covid in Rome the Pantheon was the most visited monument in Italy The Pantheon located in
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The Ancient Romans and Public Toilet
The ancient Romans did toilet in public and reused their own urine and feces Strange but true,
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What is the highest point in Rome?
This is the Terrace of the Zodiac The highest point in Rome located 139 meters high Monte
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Which is the oldest standing Roman building?
Leaving behind the Basilica of Santa Maria di Cosmedin and crossing the road, you can enjoy the
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The Chapel of the Madonna dell’Archetto, the Smallest Church in Rome
Roman monuments: the Chapel of the Madonna dell’Archetto, the smallest church in Rome There
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The Baths of Caracalla were a gigantic sports center of ancient Rome
Rich in marble, frescoes and mosaics, the Baths of Caracalla were a gigantic sports center, with hot
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Travel Rules from March 1st 2022 to enter in Italy
Travel to Italy, no buffer or quarantine for arriving foreigners: the order of Hope from March 1st
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What does the Latin acronym SPQR mean?
What does the Latin acronym SPQR mean? How many times have you happened to see this writing?
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The Gladiator in Ancient Rome were Sex Symbol
We all know that gladiators were particular fighters of ancient Rome but we do not know a
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Sensational discovery in Rome: found a second Mona Lisa which could be by Leonardo Da Vinci
In a deposit in Montecitorio, seat of the Chamber of Deputies, a painting was found very similar
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In 1972 a mad man hammered Michelangelo’s Pietà
On May 21st 1972, the day of Pentecost, a 34 years old Australian geologist of Hungarian origin
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St. Peter’s Square and the Circus of Nero
Did you know? In imperial times, in Rome, where there is St Peter’s Square, the Circus of
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Which is the oldest church in Rome?
Two churches on contend for the title of oldest churches in the capital: Santa Prisca and Santa
