When they call Rome the "Eternal City," I always think "eternal" means I'll find visiting it fascinating and rewarding forever. At the risk of offendi...
ROME -- When a future pope needed new soles, he strolled to a shoe repair shop practically around the corner from the Vatican. When he was pope and ne...
American expat Erica Firpo has lived in Rome long enough -- and shown enough people around -- to know how to build the perfect day. 1. Wake up with...
Vatican City generally prepares for large crowds during Easter, but now it's likely there will be enormous crowds of people.
Long a symbol of eternal fidelity (or those wishing for it, at least), love locks have adorned the bridges of some of the world's most romantic cities...
After the Vatican announced Pope Benedict XVI's decision to abdicate as the head of the Catholic Church on Monday, front-page headlines across the wor...
A local culture of social drinking and a constant influx of students and travelers means that Rome has a simply mind-boggling amount of watering holes. But, if you aren't hitting the clubs, it's hard to find bars in Rome that are open past the usual 2 a.m. last call.
ROME — Rome's 18th-century Trevi Fountain, famed as a setting for the film "La Dolce Vita," is getting a (EURO)2.18 million ($2.9 million) resto...
When reflecting on the city of Rome, scenes of beautiful ruins or sculptures of the gods may come to mind. But let's not forget that if there's one thing the Romans have always done well, it's throw lavish parties worthy of bringing down empires.
Rome is an ideal place for the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Chilly, perhaps; potentially rainy, but truly festive. As always, the city is crawling with tourists, but the hordes are noticeably thinner than in the summer and refreshingly short on Americans.
Ancient Roman walls enclose the club's two dance floors and a sprawling series of green gardens and gazebos. There is also a swimming pool because why noy.
The ancient Colosseum of Rome, site of historic gladiator battles, will soon be getting its own suit of armor. Italian authorities are planning a ...
As chaotic as Rome can be, it's easy to forget that the seashore is only a handful of miles away.
Visitors to Rome may want to carefully consider where they opt to break for a snack. A new law adopted by the city council forbids eating around aroun...
* Extent of problem is being studied * Colosseum attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists ROME, July 29 (Reuters) - Th...
ROME -- Woody Allen's newest movie "To Rome with Love" casts big names like Penelope Cruz, Alec Baldwin, Judy Davis and Allen himself. But there is on...
Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain appears to be the latest monument to show its age. Chunks of plaster and stucco, measuring up to three inches wide, have ...
Apparently some people don't think touring the actual ruins of Rome is enough of a Roman experience. Mayor Gianni Alemanno is hoping to see a theme pa...
Rome will require a few intense days of museums and churches and sites. You don't have to go far to find them: The city's ancient walls are on view at the Termini train station.
The fact of the matter is that Rome, in late summer, is inundated with tourists and the most resourceful traveler would be hard-pressed to escape the hoards of tour groups roaming the city.
