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The historical period of transition in which we currently live is characterized by profound changes. The challenge that is required in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic that is still holding part of the world back, imposes a different vision of the dynamics that fill our daily lives. Urban regeneration, redevelopment, sustainable future. These ar...

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Italy's Coronavirus emergency continues to have knock-on effects on all aspects of society, even the most unexpected.With the sudden and complete fall-off of tourists in Rome, the Catholic charity Caritas is now feeling the pinch. Caritas is the beneficiary of the coins tossed into the Trevi Fountain - estimated at €1.5 million annually - which hel...

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Romans have welcomed back the traditional sight of a traffic official conducting rush-hour transport from a podium in the city's central Piazza Venezia. The retractable platform has been out of action for an extended period of time but is now operational once more following the re-paving of the square's sampietrini cobblestones. The podium, which p...

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The Ides of March was the 74th day in the Roman calendar, determined by the full moon, and corresponded to 15 March. It was traditionally marked by several religious observances and festivals and was also used by Romans as a landmark deadline for settling debts. However the date took on a whole new significance in 44 BC when the assassination of Ju...

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This is one of the most important monumens of the Roman Empire. Why? Beacuse the very first emperor built it. Indeed, Gaio Giulio Cesare Augusto did it. He began construction in 28 B.C. Being a mausoleum, Gaio Augusto was buried here in 14 A.C. And so was the emperor’s family. The last burial at the Mausoleum of Augustus dates back to 139 D.C. Afte...

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When international travellers come to Rome, they don’t typically pack a surfboard along with their camera, sunglasses and straw hat. With its art and culture, historic architecture, food, drink and breathtaking landscapes, this part of Italy may not be an obvious choice as a surfing destination. Yet just outside the city is a coastline exposed to e...

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Ah, Rome. The city where hope springs eternal. It is a city that is proud of its ancient glorious heritage, a city that once expanded its empire throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. Rome is a city drenched in history and Christianity. First-time visitors may be easily overwhelmed by all this magnificent city has to offer. After all, one can find his...

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“Cacio e pepe, please!” After reading the menu from start to finish, gazing upon dishes whose names flow like poetry, my index finger stops on one of the most traditional Roman pastas, made with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Yet this particular preparation is the brainchild of a Michelin-starred chef, Fabio Ciervo, executive chef of Terr...

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La Sapienza University in Rome has been ranked the top university in the world for Classical Studies and Ancient History in the 2021 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The result, which reconfirms rankings held in 2018 and 2019, sees Rome knock Oxford off the podium and also makes La Sapienza the only Italian univer...

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Rome's Fiumicino airport, known officially as Leonardo da Vinci, has been rated Europe's Best Airport for the quality of its services - for the fourth year in a row. The recognition is awarded by Airports Council International (ACI), the international association that interviews passengers to measure perceived quality in over 350 airports all over...

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