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Colosseum's Gladiator Arena Could Be Rebuilt

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/04/2014 - 04:18

Italy’s Culture Minister Dario Franceschini has voiced his support for the proposed restoration of the Colosseum’s combat ground, which would rebuild the…

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How Brunelleschi Built Santa Maria del Fiore's Dome (VIDEO)

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/24/2014 - 02:30

Filippo Brunelleschi, one of the most notable architects and engineers of the Italian Renaissance, is best known for one brilliant work: the construction of…

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Ancient Street Inside Roman Forum Reopens

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/08/2014 - 05:56

As part of the celebrations marking 2,000 years since the death of Rome's first emperor, Augustus, the ancient Vicus Iugarius, or street of the Yoke-makers, in…

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Venice's Clock Tower: A Masterpiece of Technology and Engineering

by Barry Lillie | Mon, 10/06/2014 - 04:39

Venice has many architectural landmarks that are instantly recognisable, and one of these must be the magnificent early Renaissance clock tower situated on the…

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Roman Baths of Diocletian Reopen

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 09/28/2014 - 03:30

The ancient Roman Baths of Diocletian reopened to the public this week, following a six-year restoration project. Highlights of the complex are the natatio,…

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Barcaccia Fountain at the Foot of the Spanish Steps Restored

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/23/2014 - 04:03

Restoration work on the famous Barcaccia fountain located at the bottom of the Spanish Steps has been completed. On Monday, Rome mayor Ignazio Marino and the…

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Rome's Imperial Forums to Be Lit at Night

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/19/2014 - 03:00

[Image: rendering of how Imperial Forums would look like at night with new lighting project.] The Imperial Forums of Augustus, Trajan and Nerva in Rome are set…

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Royal Villa in Monza Opens to the Public

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/10/2014 - 05:28

The historic Royal Villa in Monza is opening to the public after a long restoration project. Built for the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria by Giuseppe Piermarini…

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Scrovegni Chapel in Padua Hit by Lightning

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/29/2014 - 02:30

A bolt of lightning has damaged an outer wall of the Scrovegni Chapel in Padova, prompting fear that the precious early 14th century frescoes by Giotto…

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