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Influential Italian Women of the Past and Present

To celebrate International Women's Day and ‘la donna italiana,’ let us revere and remember the eight inspiring Italian women below, who paved the way for Italian women today in the areas of education, science, politics, writing, and art.

The Mausoleum of Augustus reopens after 14 years

The Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome is the largest circular tomb in the world. The Mausoleum has reopened in March 2021 after restoration works.

Rome’s Hotel directors tell us about the prospects of tourism and the effects of the pandemic

Rome’s hotel directors tell us about the prospects of tourism, new trends in the hospitality sector and the effects of the pandemic.

Exploring Italy’s two Agricultural Heritage Systems Designated by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

FAO designates two Italian sites as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS): the Soave vineyards and Umbria's olive groves.

The Future of Art in Rome: How Private Art Galleries and Artists are Surviving the Pandemic

Two galleries and one visiting artist from the UK tell us how they are coping with the pandemic and the current state of art in Italy.

Food Markets in Rome

A guide to Rome's best fresh produce markets.

Spanish language courses in Rome

Founded and directed by Eva María Bilbao Barragán, the Escuela de Español offers Spanish language courses in Rome, both for individuals and businesses.

Procida wins Italian Capital of Culture 2022

Procida is the winner for the 2022 Culture Capital – a cultural gem which will ignite a ‘year of restart and rebirth’.

A stylish guide on how to detox in Rome

This detox guide will cover all the places to go in Rome if you’re wanting to get that healthy glow inside and out, whatever the time of year.

The best study abroad programs in Rome

What better place to fill up your cultural baggage than Rome? Here’s our list of the best places where you can study abroad in Rome, Italy.
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