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Hidden above a trap door, 17th-century frescoes come to light
The Villa Farnesina, in Rome's Trastevere, is perhaps best known for its Raphael frescoes depicting Cupid and Psyche.
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
Thousands pray inside Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where Pope Francis will be laid to rest
Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis ...
Why are people queuing to take selfies in front of a plywood panel in Rome?
Inside the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome, people are queuing to take selfies in front of an ordinary plywood panel used ...
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Choosing The Best Colosseum Tour in Rome, Italy
We also learned a lot about visiting the Colosseum first-hand. I thought I would share some helpful ideas about choosing the ...
Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...
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This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'—and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site
Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities ...
Prince William to attend Pope’s funeral on King’s behalf
The Prince of Wales will attend Pope Francis’ funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday. He will ...