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On December 24, Pope Francis opened the first Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica, inaugurating the Jubilee. This door, bearing 15 bas-relief panels recounting the story of man's redemption, is the most symbolic, marking the launch of the Jubilees since the year 1500. Rome also offers four other holy doors: those of the three other major basilicas...

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As the leader of the “Communication and Promotion Plan for the Via Francigena” project, Lazio Region attended the Travel & Adventure Show di New York for the first time on 25-26 January 2025. During the event, the Via Francigena route was presented to the general public with a special focus on the entire Italian stretch, from Valle d’Aosta to Pugli...

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Rome is to celebrate Caravaggio on the occasion of this year's Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year with the biggest ever show on the iconic artist at Palazzo Barberini from March 7 to July 6. Enriched by paintings that are rarely visible to the public or exhibited in Italy for the first time and by loans of exceptional importance, 'Caravaggio 2025' is...

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There are many events scheduled for the Jubilee 2025, a unique opportunity to visit Rome and take advantage of the spiritual aura that can be felt in these months in the capital. The official meetings planned by the Holy See are 37, dedicated to all possible categories of people, starting from the Jubilee of the World of Communication in January, t...

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First, the Jubilee in Rome, then the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The new year begins with a major national investment, not only in grand events but also in domestic tourism, facing the challenge of managing an enormous organizational machine. On one side, there’s the management of airport traffic and accommodation facilities; on the other, t...

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Julia, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, is transforming the tourism industry and daily life in Rome. Developed with the aim of enhancing the visitor experience, Julia uses AI to offer personalized services, simplify tourist navigation, and provide real-time information, making it an indispensable tool for anyone exploring the Ital...

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The Italian naval ship "Amerigo Vespucci," currently completing its global tour, has been designated a Jubilee church for the Holy Year 2025, transforming its onboard chapel into a pilgrimage destination at sea. The ship, a three-masted sailing ship that dates back to 1931 and is named after the 15th-century Italian explorer for whom "America" is n...

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More than half a million people have passed through the Holy Door at St Peter's in the first two weeks since Pope Francis launched the Vatican's Jubilee Year on Christmas Eve. A total of 545,532 people from around the world filed along Via della Conciliazione and entered the Holy Door between 24 December and 7 January, the Vatican said in a stateme...

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On the occasion of the Jubilee 2025, Preply’s team of cultural learning experts carried out a study to identify Italy’s most beautiful churches, based on the opinions of visitors of 200 churches throughout Italy. The result is a selection of the 30 most fascinating churches, which are not only striking for their beauty, but also for leaving a profo...

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In 2025 Calabria is set to host a special event that celebrates its rich cultural heritage and the deep ties of its emigrants and their descendants around the world. This event, known as the "Jubilee of Calabrians," will not only serve as a celebration of Calabria’s history, traditions, and identity but will also highlight the importance of the reg...

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