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For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem
For Rome, the rare Christmas Eve rite of redemption is cause for celebration this year. For Bethlehem, it is another grim reminder of the generations of war and deprivation.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Hotel review: Casa Monti, a refuge in Rome’s hipster quarter
Key notes | The new hotel from the Leitmotiv group is an arty bolt-hole set back from the teeming tourist crowdsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
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A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with AirbnbWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom
Thousands flock to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and other former hidden gems just for photo ops. There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with 'Gladiator II'
The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Tourists toss coins over a makeshift pool as Rome’s Trevi Fountain undergoes maintenance
Tourists eager to fulfill the fabled promise to return to the Eternal City are being forced to toss coins over a plastic barrier and into a small makeshift pool in front of Rome’s Trevi Fountain ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Fantasy football rookie watch: Rome Odunze, Brock Bowers and Ray Davis come up big
Eric Moody looks at how all the rookies performed during Week 9 of the NFL season.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Tourists in Rome now have a walkway to visit the Trevi Fountain but can't toss coins
Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during ...World - ABC News - November 9 -
Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025
Pope Francis is asking the diocese of Rome to help alleviate a growing housing crisis in the Eternal CityWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Postcard from Rome: the ‘Gladiator guide’ who shows Hollywood stars the secrets of the Eternal City
Historian Alexander Mariotti, a consultant on Ridley Scott’s epic sequel, moonlights as a guide for Tom Cruise, the Kardashians and Russell CroweWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago