Just an hour south of the hustle and bustle of Barcelona, Tarragona is different and proud of it. This ancient Roman city ...

From handmade pasta-making to world-class shopping—the Eternal City is so much more than ancient ruins, best experienced ...

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” “All roads lead to Rome.” “Rome was not built in a day.” Caesar Augustus boasted, “I found Rome a city of brick and ...

From Jubilee celebrations and Europe's largest free live music concert to an open-air opera festival and a key appointment ...

The post's caption stated that the building was a reconstruction of ancient Rome on a 1:1 scale. The pictures showed some structures, such as the Pantheon, with impressive details. Ancient Rome in ...

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Twice a week, the utility’s workers use a machine developed for swimming pools to suck up the coins from the basin. During ...

Rome obviously brings in millions of tourists every year. While its popularity is definitely warranted, social media videos showing the packed streets around landmarks like the Trevi Fountain have ...

Rome may be famed for its ancient ruins and Renaissance art, but it is also Europe’s greenest capital, home to the more green space than any other European city. Scattered among Rome’s iconic ...

During a 25-day trip to Italy, my husband and I spent six nights in Rome. By the end of our time in the city, I would've done almost anything to escape the crowds. Luckily, our tour guide for the ...