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When the first slivers of sun began to make their way onto the terrace of my Roman apartment on a balmy March day, I stuck my head into them like a cat, relishing the feel of the heat on my skin. Perhaps it was the contrast that gave way to this distinct pleasure. Only days earlier, I had been caught in a treacherous rainstorm while making my way f...

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The U of A Rome Program is spearheading an exciting project under the guidance of Francesca Riccardo from the faculty of architecture. The project, SustainabITALY, brings together a group of students to explore sustainable architecture and its significant impact on the built environment. In collaboration with the Local Association of Architects in...

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Villa Borghese is located in the heart of Rome city center, with its monumental main entrance located in Piazzale Flaminio close to Piazza del Popolo. Built in the XVII century by the cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, Villa Borghese is one of the biggest park of the eternal city and the only one site of the old town included in the...

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“There is nothing more irresistible to an artist than an invitation to come to Italy, and Rome in particular,” Pepi Marchetti Franchi, founding director of Gagosian Rome, tells me. And she’s right. For centuries, the Eternal City has captivated imaginations with its legendary stories of gladiators; its gorgeous cityscape of travertine temples, baro...

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Although I believe both monuments are must-sees for first-time visitors, the Italian city is home to many other sites that are just as historic and awe-inspiring. Plus, with Italy's tourism numbers already hitting record levels last year, avoiding crowds will likely be as important as ever this summer. On your next trip to Rome, forgo the Coloss...

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Among the top 20 European urban tourism growth performers, the most notable increases were in Rome (45.2 %), London (32.1 %) and Vienna (30.6 %). Compared to 2019, Istanbul had the highest growth: the city exceeded its 2019 values by 24.3 %. These are some of the figures emerging from the 20th edition of CityDNA's City Travel Report, which shows st...

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Italy has been successful in its bid to have the Via Appia Antica included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the United Nations' cultural body announced on Saturday. The “Via Appia. Regina viarum” candidacy of the ancient Roman road, approved during the UNESCO summer session in New Dehli, was the first such bid promoted directly by the Italian cul...

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I hope you’re hungry,” my guide, Dimitri, says. We’re strolling through Rome’s Centro Storico, but in the opposite direction to the Colosseum and Pantheon. I’ve joined a food tour with The Tour Guy, searching for Rome’s best traditional food. For that, Dimitri says we need to cross the Tiber into the city’s first suburb: Trastevere. Like most vibra...

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Archaeologists have found a stone wall in an Italian forest that the Roman army used during its standoff with legendary gladiator Spartacus, who led a slave revolt against Rome over 2,000 years ago. The mossy wall is located in the Dossone della Melia forest in Calabria, a region in the “toe” of Italy’s boot, according to a statement from the Archa...

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Choosing to study Political Science in Rome at John Cabot University offers students an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the complexities of political structures and the vital role of human rights in today's world. Our Bachelor of Arts in Political Science provides a rigorous academic foundation and equips students with the tools to champion...

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