"The day after Pope John Paul II underwent a tracheotomy in 2005, the Vatican’s spokesman then told reporters that he had enjoyed a breakfast of 10 cookies and a yogurt. John Paul died not long after."
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Mount Etna’s fiery spectacle is drawing thrill-seekers—but safety comes first! Authorities warn that lava flows colliding with snow can cause explosive steam bursts, hurling rocks and molten debris.
Starting April 11, limited access to the St Mark's Basilica at night reopens, allowing you to see the church's spectacular artwork without the crowds and in the company our local experts.
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You want to see what #Rome is all about but you only have just one day even in your imaginations? Join Rob with the help of the TE Guide Gracelyn as they take on an impossible sightseeing adventure, seeing the best of Rome in only one day!
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Concealed behind the walls of the church of Santi XII Apostoli is one of Rome's great treats, a vivid Renaissance world of spectacular portraits, charming landscapes and improbable legends. Learn more⬇️
It’s carnival time and as you walk the streets you’ll be sure to encounter masked and costumed figures. Try not to take flight if you see this spectral figure with his long beak and staring eyes the Medico di Peste or Plague Doctor is one of the Carnivals most popular outfits.⬇️
Located a stone’s throw from Tiber Island at the edge of Trastevere, the diminutive church of San Benedetto in Piscinula is dedicated to St. Benedict, the founder of western monasticism who supposedly spent time here whilst studying at university in Rome during the 5th century⬇️
Instead, d’Este channelled his energies into building a villa in Tivoli that would be the envy of high society and a rival to the ancient splendours of nearby Hadrian’s Villa. Have you ever visited? Learn more -
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When the sun goes down in #Rome, we love to head to the Parco degli Acquedotti where golden rays illuminate the iconic arches of the Claudian Aqueduct, a masterpiece of engineering completed in 52 AD. If you’re in the Eternal City this winter, pencil in an evening stroll here!
In the Forum, the remains of the Temple of Vesta speak evocatively of some of #Rome’s most fascinating citizens. Chosen at a young age by the Pontifex Maximus, the Vestal Virgins were tasked with keeping the city’s Eternal Flame burning in the Temple of Vesta. See more⬇️
#MosaicMonday A famous set of mosaics depicting a series of #gladiator fights, thought to have decorated a #cryptoporticus of a large #domus from the 4th century. Unearthed in 1834 on the Borghese estate at Torrenova and later installed in the Salone of the Galleria Borghese.
Explore the beautiful city of #Padua in our latest YouTube video! There's been a settlement here since before #Rome was founded, so Padua has a lot of stories to tell. What's your Padua story?
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Another day comes to an end in a glorious sunset over the #Tiber. The Eternal City is known for its spectacular twilights, and there’s no better place to watch the sunset than from Ponte Umberto I. We could stand here for hours drinking in the panorama. Buona serata from #Rome!