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Rome is considered one of the most fascinating places in the world, with its unique atmosphere and historic sights that never fail to bring tourists back in time and make them fall in love with ancient history. Among the many records the city holds, there is also one that is of interest to aviation geeks. Indeed, Rome is home to Italy's oldest airp...

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The extent and superb engineering quality of the ancient Roman roads have long been famous. Some Roman roads built thousands of years ago still exist. Some of these roads had impressive bridges and other supporting infrastructure (the longest Roman bridge still standing is in Merida in Spain). Another famous ancient road network is the impressive I...

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Rome is a city of controlled chaos, where three millennia of human habitation have culminated in a set of unspoken rules that come naturally to most Romans, but may surprise visitors. The Eternal City pairs its la dolce vita nonchalance with a rigid sense of etiquette—especially around dressing and dining—that lends order to an otherwise famously u...

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The original Pantheon was a rectangular temple built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, as part of a district renewal plan in 27-25 BC. What tourists see as they relax in front in the Piazza della Rotonda is radically different than that original temple. Hadrian rebuilt the structure; maker’s stamps in the...

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With soaring temperatures this summer there is no place cooler to hide than in the secret world beneath the streets of Rome. Explore the catacombs and crypts of the city’s most significant monuments, and unearth some of Rome’s best-kept treasures. Often overlooked by the nearby Colosseum, the Basilica of San Clemente is a hidden gem that is definit...

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There’s no getting around it: Rome (and the rest of Italy) is absolutely packed this summer. The Colosseum, Vatican, and Spanish Steps are on everyone’s A-list of sights to take in while visiting Italy’s capital, and these iconic attractions are often overrun with tourists even in relatively slow years. This season has been the busiest in the histo...

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Rome was a militarized society, and they were not shy to boast about their many victories. The Romans held great victory parades and built many large triumphant arches (arches that inspired the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris). They also built triumphal columns. Four of these can still be seen today in Rome (they were all dedicated to Roman emperor...

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Rome's iconic nasoni fountains have been providing free fresh drinking water to residents and visitors to the Eternal City since they were first introduced in 1874. The fountains, which run day and night, offer respite all year round and are a particular life-saver during the hot summer months. There are an estimated 2,500 of the characteristic fou...

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Did you see all the main sights of the Eternal City when you visited for the first time? Have you ticked the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon and Spanish Steps off your list? On a second visit to Rome, there's still so much to explore. Rome the second time is the perfect opportunity to learn more about cultural and artistic Rome, Roman history of World...

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In Rome, even something as proverbially simple as a "piece of cake" – or tart – can have hidden layers of history, resilience and even mischief tucked away between the crust and the cream. The iconic Crostata di ricotta e visciole (ricotta and sour cherry tart) is the perfect example – with a creamy layer of sweet whey cheese, generous coating of j...

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