Wanted in Rome

A guide to gardens around Rome

Guide to the most enchanting gardens in the Rome area. Castel GiulianoOne of the best rose gardens i...

Reconstructing Rome's Ancient Past

Rome unveils a series of projects that offer a glimpse of ancient glory. Rome's recent historic re-...

Primo Maggio: Italy marks Labour Day with public holiday on 1 May

Workers' Day falls on a Wednesday in 2024. Italy celebrates Labour Day - known as the Festa dei Lav...

Vatican to swear in new Swiss Guards on 6 May

Swiss Guards celebrate 518 years in 2024. The Vatican will hold its annual ceremony to swear in new...

The horrific past of the Museum of the Liberation of Rome

Italy marks Festa della Liberazione on 25 April. Italian culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano visit...

Guglielmo Marconi: Italy celebrates 150 years of radio pioneer

Italy celebrates global legacy of Marconi. Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor and electrical e...

Italy marks Liberation Day with holiday on 25 April

Rome marks 79th Festa della Liberazione in 2024. Italy on 25 April celebrates the Festa della Liber...

Venice launches new €5 entry fee for day-trippers

Venice tackles mass tourism with day-tripper entry fee. Venice will charge day-trippers a €5 entry...

Italy's state museums free for Liberation Day on 25 April

Festa della Liberazione is a public holiday in Italy. Italy will open its state museums and archaeo...

Bella Ciao: A Brief History of Italy's Resistance Anthem

How a 19th-century protest folk song became the anthem of Italy's anti-fascist Resistance. Every ye...

Rome expects record 350,000 tennis fans for Italian Open 2024

World's top tennis stars to compete in Rome. The 2024 Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis tournament...

Rome's Hotel de Russie unveils Fairytale Suite by Hamleys

Hotel de Russie partners with Hamleys to create a "magical journey". The historic Hotel de Russie,...

Komen Italia celebrates 25 years with Race for the Cure in Rome

Race for the Cure raises awareness and funds for breast cancer. The 2024 edition of the Komen Race...

Italy faces public transport strike on Friday 26 April

Strike to affect local transport services in cities across Italy. Commuters in Italy face disruptio...

Rome marks ANZAC Day 2024

ANZAC Day commemoration at Rome War Cemetery. The embassies of Australia and New Zealand in Rome wi...

Rome to stage Italy's May Day concert at the Circus Maximus

Jubilee 2025 works underway at usual concert venue. Italy's annual May Day concert leaves behind it...

Rome bus and metro fare hikes necessary, mayor says

Rome bus, tram and subway ticket price set to rise to €2 this summer. Rome's mayor on Monday said t...

Why does Italy celebrate Liberation Day on 25 April?

Italy marks 79th anniversary of Liberation in 2024 Italy celebrates Liberation Day, known in Italia...

Happy birthday Rome! Eternal City celebrates 2,777 years today

Rome marks Natale di Roma on 21 April. Rome celebrates 2,777 years today, Sunday 21 April, in a pop...

Rome reopens Rose Garden on 21 April

Rose garden opens for spring 2024. Rome will reopen the Roseto Comunale, the municipal rose garden...

Natale di Roma: the legends and traditions behind Rome's birthday

Rome's birthday, on 21 April, is known as Natale di Roma. This year the city will celebrate its 2,77...

Italy celebrates 60 years of Nutella

Nutella, a Made in Italy icon, turns 60. Nutella, the Italian chocolate-hazelnut spread, on Saturda...

Rome's Fiumicino airport best in world for security

Latest recognition for award-winning Rome airport. Rome Fiumicino Airport has been named the World'...

Rome's 100 Painters return to Via Margutta

100 Pittori takes place on Via Margutta. 100 Pittori, Rome's historic open-air art event, returns t...

Hanami: Rome's Botanic Garden celebrates spring cherry blossoms

Rome celebrates Japanese spring cherry blossoms at Orto Botanico. The Botanic Garden Museum of the...

Rome remembers Lord Byron 200 years after his death

2024 marks bicentenary of Lord Byron's death. The bicentenary of the death of English Romantic poet...

Rome celebrates 2,777th birthday on 21 April

Rome blows out 2,777 candles in 2024. The Eternal City celebrates its 2,777th birthday on 21 April...

AS Roma renew contract with coach Daniele De Rossi

De Rossi replaced Mourinho as interim coach in January. Daniele De Rossi will continue as head coac...

Italy's top court clarifies fascist salute ruling

Cassation court clarifies reports about fascist salute after January ruling. Italy's top court on W...

Uniqlo opens Rome store at Galleria Alberto Sordi

Rome store is second Uniqlo outlet in Italy. Japanese retail giant Uniqlo will open a new flagship...