A seedy slum neighbourhood in ancient times, Monti is Rome’s hippest hang-out these days: an intriguing warren of narrow streets packed with bars, eateries and the coolest of boutiques.

Afterwards, the shrine had to be swept and until the debris was thrown into the Tiber River, bad luck could befall Rome. In his winged sandals and cap, and carrying a caduceus (a staff intertwined ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church ...

Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character. By Elisabetta Povoledo and Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome ...

(AP video by Paolo Santalucia) After undergoing months of maintenance, the iconic Trevi Fountain, one of Rome’s most celebrated landmarks, reopened to the public on Sunday, just in time for the ...

Rome (AP) — Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year that is expected to draw millions of ...

Zooarchaeologist Dr Geoff Smith studied more than a thousand bone fragments found at the site of Ranis and Dr Karen Ruebens helped identify them through ancient protein analyses. Dr Ruebens and Dr ...

Rome's ancient Colosseum has not had an arena floor since the 19th Century The Italian government has approved a plan to furnish Rome's ancient Colosseum with a new floor, giving visitors the ...