Located in the middle of Rome, this sovereign state is home to the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. Look back at one of the most historic and holy places in the world.
11 November 2011
Though Napoleon Bonaparte escaped less than a year after being “banished” to this Tuscan island, he left such a lasting mark that its inhabitants still pray for his soul.
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14 September 2011
Europeans on holiday know how to have a blast by the surf. Take a break with these photos of beaches back in the old days.
29 July 2011
A lifetime is not long enough to see all Rome has to offer. Start at the beginning of history, with ruins, frescos and churches that have stood the test of time.
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06 July 2011
Rome has some eccentric hot spots–from macabre rooms lined with bones to the massive burial grounds along Appian Way.
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03 August 2010
Rome has many great spectacles below street leve and the latest are the underground chambers and passageways at the Colosseum, due to open to the public from late August 2010.
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03 August 2010
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