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St. Peter's Basilica is located in the small Papal State of the Vatican in St. Peter's Square in Rome, the majestic facade and its dome visible from every corner of the city make it one of the iconic places of the city of Rome. St. Peter's Basilica is the largest Christian church in the world, symbol of the Catholic Church and seat of the Pope. Con...

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To visit all the wonders of the Eternal City a lifetime would not be enough, but it is true that you have to start somewhere. And so, if you decide to start exploring Rome with the classic itinerary of the Old Town, from the Colosseum to the Piazza di Spagna, don't forget one of the highlights of this area: the Pantheon. This immortal temple in the...

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Dear friends, as mentioned last month, there is great news in the world of We the Italians. After having screened many tour operators who had contacted us, we have established a partnership with Micromegas, which will help us to offer you experience tours in Italy, with several new features and special contents. The first tour we propose contains p...

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Born into a family rich in Italian heritage, Luca Krasnow's upbringing was a journey woven with the traditions, language, and flavors of Italy. Born and raised in Irvine, California, by a mother fully immersed in her Italian roots, Luca's childhood was infused with the sights and sounds of his Italian homeland. From the cadence of Italian spoken at...

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My husband and I have 25 and 16 years, respectively, of guiding experience in Rome. He's a licensed guide who leads cultural, archeological, and art tours, and I am a certified sommelier who leads food and wine tours. When visiting Rome, tourists often make several common mistakes that can detract from their experience in the Eternal City — ranging...

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Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the most remarkable, brilliant and universal artists of all time. And among Michelangelo’s many showrooms, you’ll find Rome filled with his statues, paintings, frescoes and architecture all around. To cite his friend Vasari: ‘Among the living and the dead he who carries the palm is Michelangelo, foremost not j...

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Often when we book a holiday stay our search focuses on accommodation with bed and breakfast. Breakfast traditions across Europe vary widely, reflecting the diverse cultures and culinary preferences of each region. With this in mind, the online travel agency Weloveholidays has compiled a ranking of the European cities with the best breakfasts, a ra...

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For the seventh year in a row, Fiumicino's Leonardo da Vinci Airport was voted Europe's best airport in the category of airports with more than 40 million passengers, joined for the first time by Rome's second airport, Ciampino Airport, which was awarded the continent's best airport in the 5 to 15 million passenger category. Conducting the "Airport...

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The Eternal City has historically been a leading in numerous different art forms, especially painting, sculpture, and architecture from the High Renaissance. Today, Rome has some of the most magnificent museums and galleries in the entire world, with many that unveil fundamental historical and cultural events through the display of world-famous art...

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Etruscan civilization predated the Roman Empire by hundreds of years, and as such, the Romans were profoundly influenced by many Etruscan practices, including types of farming, methods of artwork, religious rituals, and even clothing styles. The Etruscan civilization flourished in Central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BC, dominating the reg...

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