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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at St. Peter's Square Set for December 19

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/17/2014 - 02:00

[Illuminated Christmas tree and Nativity Scene on St. Peter's Square from past years.] The annual Christmas tree lighting on St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican…

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Restoration of St. Peter's Square Colonnades Completed

by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 04/01/2014 - 20:15

The five-year restoration of the majestic colonnade of St. Peter's Square has just been completed. Started in the spring of 2009, the largest restoration ever…

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Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene Light Up St. Peter's Square

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sat, 12/07/2013 - 04:00

St. Peter's Square is ready for Christmas: the Christmas tree and nativity scene have been set up on the square, like every year. The tree that stands on the…

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What's On in Italy Winter 2013: Art, Festivals and Music

by Carol King | Fri, 11/29/2013 - 05:06

Your guide to what’s on in Italy this winter, from art shows and sports events, to festivals and concerts. ARTS La Madonna di Foligno in Milan…

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Italy's Most Tweeted Monuments

by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 11/26/2013 - 09:28

Take a look at the Italian monuments most often tweeted about.

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Over 200,000 gather for Pope Francis Inauguration Mass

by ITALY | Tue, 03/19/2013 - 08:17

This morning, more than 200,000 people gathered in St Peter's Square in Rome for the inauguration Mass of Pope Francis. The Pope marked the start of the new…

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Vatican Sells Stamps To Save St Peter’s Square

by Carol King | Wed, 01/09/2013 - 05:13

The Vatican has issued special stamps to help raise funds to restore the 17th-century colonnade surrounding St Peter’s Square.Pope Alexander VII commissioned…