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Culture

McDonald’s Wants to Open by the Pantheon

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 09/09/2019 - 12:04

McDonald's is at it again. After plans for the construction of a McDrive inside the archeological area of Rome’s Bath of Caracalla were halted a few weeks ago…

Culture

Rome's Pantheon Entry Fee: Yes or No?

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/24/2017 - 06:30

The Pantheon, one of Rome’s most visited monuments, may no longer be free to enter. Italy’s Culture Minister Dario Franceschini has announced the possible…

Lifestyle

Pentecost at the Pantheon: A Rainfall of Rose Petals

by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 06/09/2014 - 04:04

Rose petals were dropped from the open oculus of the Pantheon on Sunday to celebrate the Pentecost. The tradition is very ancient, possibly dating back to 609…

Culture

Italy's Most Tweeted Monuments

by Anonymous (not verified) | Tue, 11/26/2013 - 09:28

Take a look at the �� monuments most often tweeted about.

Travel

Day Tripper: Rome

by Christine Webb | Thu, 06/10/2010 - 19:43

One of the hardest cities in Italy to get a handle on is Rome. Sprawling, confusing and without a centre, Rome’s history cover shelves of book space that even…