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Midwesterners, rejoice! If seeing the Colosseum in Rome is on your travel wishlist, you'll have a new – and great – option to fly to Italy next year. Italian carrier ITA Airways announced this week it'll launch nonstop nonstop flights between Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) and Rome (FCO) beginning April 7, 2024.  The airline will fly that route six times a w...

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Rome: a place where modernity and antiquity come together in a harmonious dance and where a simple stroll in the street can lead you straight into the embrace of history.  Then all of a sudden, just behind the corner, you find yourself face-to-face with towering walls, their majesty reminiscent of emperors and gladiators, poets and philosophers. Th...

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Rome was the adopted hometown of the Borgia; they were originally from the Catalan region of Spain. The Roman branch of the Santacroce family had lived in Rome for a few centuries. In this episode, Marcello visits some of the famous locations related to the Renaissance families, including the Santacroce Tower, Castel Sant'Angelo (Saint Angel Castle...

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A remarkably well-preserved chamber tomb has recently come to light within cultivated land situated in the municipality of Giugliano in Campania, near Naples, during an archaeological survey in advance of updates to the city water supply system. Early examinations estimate the tomb dates back approximately 2,000 years.  The tomb's entrance was seal...

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Religious communities have existed for centuries in Italy, home to monks and nuns living in abbeys (a type of monastery) of various orders. These abbeys were used for religious activities and to provide work opportunities for both the religious order and oblates. Oblates are individuals, either laypersons or clergy, who, while not specifically membe...

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Rome, the Eternal City, is an authentic treasure trove of art and history that fascinates and enchants visitors from every corner of the globe. Among the most precious gems of this metropolis stands out the work of one of the greatest Baroque artists of all time: Gian Lorenzo Bernini. What you are about to read is a Bernini tour that offers a uniqu...

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The Romans loved public entertainment and built many massive theaters and amphitheaters around their empire. The most famous amphitheater in Rome is the Colosseum, but there are other amphitheaters and theaters to discover in the ancient city such as the Theater of Marcellus. While some ancient Roman buildings have survived mostly in their ancient...

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The town of Tivoli, just outside of Rome, is a must-do day trip for anyone interested in the history of Rome or looking to escape the crowds!  What is Tivoli?Tivoli is a small town in the Lazio region of Italy, home to around 55,000 people, and the area has been inhabited for over 3000 years. Today it's a popular destination for tours and a great d...

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The EUR district is a striking but largely unknown area of Rome by visitors to the country. Roughly a 30-minute drive south of the city center by Via Cristoforo Colombo, and now the financial district for the city, EUR is a monument to a period of Italy’s recent history, and vision of the future. Construction for the project began in 1937 under Mus...

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Did you know that Rome boasts the enduring legacy of one of Europe’s earliest superhighways, still in existence today? Behold The Appian Way, known in Italian as Via Appia Antica. Arguably the world’s oldest surviving road, The Appian Way was ancient Rome’s vital lifeline, serving as both a military and economic artery. It’s also believed to have p...

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