Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.
Rome, the exhibition "What Remains of the Day: Imperial Portraits from Hadrian's Villa"
Imperial Portraits from Hadrian's Villa": this is the title of the exhibition project, commissioned by the Chamber of ...
The New York Times27 天
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
Rome has already been struggling to balance ... “It’s not the city that changes the tourist, it is the tourist who changes the city, that is the paradox,” said Michele Campisi, the national ...
Italy’s Umbria Region Is A Less-Discovered Italian Gem
A visit to the less-traveled Umbria region is a celebration of the countryside, cuisine and history of Italy of yesteryear.
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Pope Francis kicks off yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s tourism
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test ...
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Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Rome (AP) — Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain ... the 18th-century monument that’s one of the Italian capital’s main attractions cost 327,000 euros ($341,000). To avoid overcrowding, the ...
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Rome's famed Trevi Fountain sparkles again after cleanup
12/23/2024 December 23, 2024 One of Rome's most famous tourist attractions has been restored just in time for the Catholic Jubilee in 2025. The Trevi Fountain has reopened after a three-month ...