Wanted in Rome

Signorelli's beautiful, terrifying frescoes in Orvieto

Luca Signorelli's stunning fresco cycle adorns the S. Brizio chapel in Orvieto's cathedral. By Mart...

Porta Portese market remains open despite Lazio being in an orange zone

Lazio is an orange zone but Porta Portese is open. Perplexed residents have been quoted saying, "Wh...

Italy: Auschwitz survivor gets covid-19 vaccine in Rome

Lazio region begins vaccinating residents aged over 80 against covid-19. Auschwitz survivor Sami Mo...

Italy: Procida wins Italian Capital of Culture 2022

Tiny island off Naples celebrates title of Italian Capital of Culture 2022. Procida, the little isl...

Italy's Blessing of the Animals tradition goes virtual due to covid-19

Blessing of the Animals will not take place at the Vatican this year. Italy celebrates the feast da...

Rome to reopen Domus Tiberiana imperial palace on Palatine Hill

Rome's Domus Tiberiana will reopen to visitors for the first time in 40 years. The Domus Tiberiana,...

Rome to become orange zone under Italy's covid restrictions

Most regions in Italy to become orange zones from 17 January. Three Italian regions will become 're...

Covid-19: Italy's premier Conte signs new emergency decree

Italy's new coronavirus restrictions will be in place until 5 March. Italian premier Giuseppe Conte...

Rome in February

Rome in February is ideal for visiting museums, long walks and enjoying hearty Roman food. From th...

Rome's Fiumicino airport celebrates 60 years

From the joy of the Olympic Games to the trials of covid-19, the story of Rome's main airport. Rome...

Vatican Museums aim to reopen on 1 February

Museums in Italy expected to reopen in 'yellow' zones on 18 January but the Vatican Museums plans to...

Rome issues snow warning for 15 January

Snow warning in place for Lazio region on 15 January. Rome has issued a snow warning for the Lazio...

How to buy tickets for the Borghese Gallery

How to buy tickets for the Borghese Gallery As we already know, getting into the Galleria Borghese...

Covid-19: Italy steps closer to reopening museums - with strings attached

Italy's museums will only be able to open in yellow zones, from Monday to Friday, under proposals ou...

A taste of ancient Rome: organic olive oil from the Palatine Hill

Organic extra virgin olive oil from trees on the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Palatinum is the na...

Rome's Colosseum to host Pompeii exhibition

The Colosseum is preparing to reopen to visitors on 16 January. The Colosseum is to host an exhibit...

Barilla launches the 'Playlist Timer' on Spotify

Music playlists as timers for the exact duration of pasta cooking minutes.Barilla has launched the "...

Italy goes after 'Ndrangheta clan in landmark modern-day anti-mafia trial

Italy has put 330 people on trial over their mob ties. The trials will take place in Southern Ital...

Italy plunged into political crisis as Renzi pulls support from government

Politicians and public react with disbelief at the timing of Renzi's move. Italy faces a political...

Pope Francis gets covid-19 vaccine: reports

Vatican begins its covid vaccination programme. Pope Francis was reportedly vaccinated for covid-19...

Covid-19: Italy to reopen museums in yellow zones

Italy's museums have been closed since November due to covid-19. The Italian government is set to a...

Italy: Colosseum is ready to reopen on 16 January

Colosseum has been closed since 6 November under Italy's covid-19 restrictions. "If it is really de...

How to get to Pompeii from Rome and back

Pompeii was once a significant city of the ancient Roman empire dating back to 2000 years ago. Lo...

Rome airports - All you need to know about Fiumicino and Ciampino

With Rome having two international airports at your disposal, Fiumicino and Ciampino, it’s worth loo...

Italy to extend covid-19 state of emergency until 30 April

Italy's health minister calls for 'united effort' to fight covid-19. The Italian government is to e...

Rome issues guidelines in event of snow

Rome issues online brochure to help residents in event of snow and ice. Rome's mayor Virginia Raggi...

Rome’s most beautiful fountains

A list and guide to some of the most beautiful and fascinating fountains that you can find in Rome....

Italy: Police ram car after 40-km high speed journey against traffic on A1 motorway

Police shoot car's tyres to prevent driver from escaping. A 34-year-old motorist drove against traf...

Olive oil production in Molise helps fight violence against women

Five women, 600 olive trees, the culmination of care and enterprise: an agricultural and social proj...

English language bookshops in Rome

Rome has a handful of bookshops stocking exclusively English language titles in addition to larger I...