Italy’s capital city has declared the area around its famed Colosseum a “red zone,” adding extra 24-hour security to protect its citizens as well as tourists after an influx in crime. The Colosseum, the most famous attraction in Italy, which welcomes ...

Rome is a city of secrets. Behind beaten-up facades are sprawling gardens and sparkling palaces. Palazzo Colonna may be the most jaw-dropping of them all. Rooms drip with art, and the private apartments of Princess Isabelle are packed with treasures.

The best hotels in Rome complement the Eternal City’s rich tapestry of art, culture and cuisine. With a hospitality scene that has just hit its stride, this city seemingly debuts new hotels each month. In the midst of 2025’s year-long Jubilee events ...

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Leo, 71, is expected to spend about a week in the hospital, a huge complex in northwestern Rome. Just outside the main entrance, votive candles, prayer cards, a plaster cherub and a miniature orchid decorated a statue of Pope John Paul II. Several people filtered through, some falling to their knees.

From handmade pasta-making to world-class shopping—the Eternal City is so much more than ancient ruins, best experienced during the off-season. From the Colosseum to the Pantheon to the more than 1000 churches, Rome’s antiquity has attracted visitors ...

Soar over the illuminated beauty of Rome at night with this captivating drone footage. Discover the iconic Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica bathed in warm lights, as ancient streets and piazzas come alive against the nighttime skyline.

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