Italian ‘orange vest’ protesters take to the streets of Rome and Milan demanding an end to lockdowns while chanting ‘the virus doesn’t exist’ Orange vest protestor have organised marches in Rome and Milan demanding an end to the Government Leader and ex-carabinieri general Antonio Pappalardo has claimed that coronavirus ‘does not exist’ Members of the neo-fascist … Read more
Eight-foot-deep sinkhole opens in Rome revealing ancient paving stones used in the streets around the Pantheon dating back to 27BC A massive sinkhole opened on a street outside the Pantheon in Rome The hole revealed several ancient paving stones dating to 27BC Sinkholes are a common occurrence in Rome, with 100 documented in 2019 By … Read more
Arguably the rarest, most-elegant and coolest police car of all time is now up for sale. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE Series II, one of two used by the Italian Polizia in the 1960s, has been made available to well-heeled collectors who can afford to splash out around seven figures on an iconic cop car. … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Seductive nonsense? Or genuine money-savers? The problem with city passes is that there is no standardised version of the product. Hundreds of major cities create their own special cards for visitors which promise everything from discounts or free entry to attractions as well as free public transport and access to sightseeing city buses. Some cards … Read more
Singing from the rooftops: Thousands of Italians in Milan and Rome take to balconies to sing and play instruments in bid cheer each other up amid coronavirus lockdown Families and neighbours in Rome, Milan, Palermo and other cities also crashed pots together in the flashmob Messages were circulated on social media to organise the second … Read more
Rome has closed down all its Catholic churches in Italy’s latest drastic step to halt the coronavirus outbreak. Worshippers have been exempted from attending Sunday Mass in a shutdown announced by the Pope’s deputy in Rome last night as Italy’s death toll passed 1,000. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis said Rome’s 900 churches will be closed until … Read more
Can I cruise from Sydney to Papua New Guinea? What UK holidays are there for singletons? And can I attend a Papal Mass in Rome? The holiday guru offers top tips to travellers Cruising from Sydney to Papua New Guinea is doable but not easy A walking break in the UK is recommended for singletons without … Read more
Italian attractions usually brimming with tourists have been deserted in recent days amid fears of the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Today, the Italian government rolled out a harsh coronavirus containment strategy after the number of deaths spiked by 36 in a single day. The number of tourists pictured at some of the country’s most … Read more
Around 10million self-taking tourists cram into Rome’s streets and around its ancient sites each year. But it wasn’t always so. These fascinating vintage pictures taken in 1956 show a far less hectic Eternal City. The black-and-white snaps were captured by photographer Allan Hailstone, from Coventry, on a trip to Rome as a schoolboy in August … Read more