From iconic basilicas to gardens with a past, Italy’s capital city has provided a stunning backdrop for thousands of years’ worth of history.
Discover the hidden histories of the Eternal City’s extraordinary monuments, from millennia-old ruins to glorious cathedrals and Renaissance masterpieces.
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A visit to the Eternal City is as much about food as it is about art history. There is no better way to feel like a Roman than by eating at the city’s many ristorantes and gelaterias.
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Earlier this week, Italian authorities banned electronic payments – including credit and debit cards – as well as most ATM withdrawals in the tiny city-state.
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Rome’s latest monument, the Big Bambu – a 33m-high structure that resembles a bird’s nest – is both an art exhibition and a place to recline and hide away.
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Starting as early as the Neolithic Age, the tradition of the public bath has changed over the years to adapt to evolving cultures and social norms.
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