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The Most Visited Places in Italy on Google Street View

by Italy Magazine Staff | Wed, 06/01/2022 - 03:00

Google Maps’ Street View feature has helped many of us virtually travel to places we were curious about or nostalgic for. The tool launched on May 25, 2007.…

Culture

A Stroll Along the Roman Forum

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/23/2020 - 00:00

The Roman Forum was for centuries the center of Rome’s public life. All important social and political events took place here, from elections to public…

Culture

Culture Lovers, Take Note: It’s Free Museums Week

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/06/2019 - 10:20

The successful ‘Sundays at the Museum’ initiative, which provided free admission to state museums on the first Sunday of the month, has been replaced by ‘…

Culture

A ‘SUPER’ Ticket for Seven of Rome’s Most Extraordinary Archeological Sites

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 06/20/2018 - 04:40

S.U.P.E.R., acronym for ‘Seven Unique Places to Experience in Rome,’ is the new cumulative ticket that gives access to seven sites within the Archeological…

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Santa Maria Antiqua, Roman Forum's Most Important Christian Basilica, Set to Reopen

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 03/15/2016 - 05:35

The Basilica of Santa Maria Antiqua, the oldest and most important Christian monument inside the Roman Forum, is scheduled to reopen on March 17, after a 30-…

Culture

Walk Along 2,000-Year-Old Ramp As Roman Emperors Did

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/03/2015 - 02:00

We recently featured an article where we took readers on a stroll along the Roman Forum. Now add this to your stroll as a new fascinating site just opened in…

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New Lighting System Highlights Magic of Roman Forum at Night

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/05/2015 - 17:25

When you visit Rome, make sure you walk by the Roman Forum at night: the new lighting system designed by Oscar winner Vittorio Storaro and his daughter…

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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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Top Five Archaeological Sites In Italy

by Carol King | Wed, 06/12/2013 - 04:57

Carol King selects the Top 5 must-see archaeological sites in Italy. Colosseo and Foro Romano, Rome, Lazio Ancient Roman Emperor Vespasian started construction…

Culture

House of the Vestal Virgins Reopens After 20 Years

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 01/31/2011 - 04:17

An artist's reconstruction of the House of the Vestal VirginsAfter 20 years, the House of the Vestal Virgins has reopened in the Roman Forum.The ancient palace…