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Villa Borghese and the Pincio: exploring Rome's landmark park and its terrace views
One of Rome's largest public parks offers landscaped gardens, museums and a terrace with views over Piazza del Popolo.
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British Steel Nationalisation: Jingye Seeks Compensation
Jingye Group pursues UK government compensation after British Steel nationalisation. Scunthorpe steelworks taken into state control following year-long financial losses.
wellness
Rome Launches Free Senior Fitness Programs in Seven Parks Through September
The Comune di Roma is expanding no-cost group exercise sessions for residents over 60, bringing certified instructors to seven neighbourhoods through September.
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The Pantheon: how to visit Rome's best-preserved ancient monument now that admission is ticketed
Visitors must now purchase tickets to enter the ancient Roman temple that later became a church and continues to rank among the city's best-preserved historic structures.
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Rome Leaders Tackle Rising Rents, Heritage Loss, Transit Before Jubilee 2025
Key figures in Rome weigh in on rising rents, preservation concerns, and public transport reforms as the capital prepares for Jubilee 2025.
culture
The National Roman Museum: Four Sites Telling the Story of Ancient Rome
Sculpture, frescoes and everyday objects are spread across Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, the Baths of Diocletian and Crypta Balbi.
culture
Inside the Vatican Museums: A Visitor's Guide to the Sistine Chapel and Beyond
The papal collections in Vatican City hold centuries of art, from Raphael's frescoed rooms to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
wellness
Rome's Free Weekly 5K Races Pull Thousands Into Green Spaces
From the Appia Antica to Villa Ada, Rome's free weekly 5K movement is pulling thousands of runners off the sofa and into the city's greenest corners.
lifestyle
Rome Job Market 2026: Salaries, Visas, and Expat Opportunities Explained
Thinking about working in Rome in 2026? This guide covers the Rome job market, average salaries, Italy work visa options including the Startup Visa and Digital Nomad Visa, top industries in Rome, and how to find professional work in Italy's capital.
culture
The Baths of Caracalla: Rome's Summer Opera Season
Each summer the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma moves its stage into the ruins of an ancient Roman bath complex.
lifestyle
Expats Moving to Rome 2026: Navigate Visas, Costs, Apartments
Moving to Rome in 2026? This expat relocation guide covers Italian visas, codice fiscale, cost of living, finding an apartment, bureaucracy tips, and what you need to know before your Rome move.
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A day trip to Ostia Antica: exploring the ruins of ancient Rome's port town
The archaeological site of Ostia Antica preserves extensive remains of ancient Rome's harbour town near the mouth of the River Tiber.
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Galleria Borghese: why timed, pre-booked entry is essential for Rome's Bernini and Caravaggio collection
Mandatory advance reservations control access to the sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio inside the Villa Borghese gardens.
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Visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: how tickets and timed entry work
The Parco archeologico del Colosseo oversees timed entry and combined tickets for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, requiring visitors to plan ahead through official channels.
culture
MAXXI Museum: Contemporary Art and Architecture in Rome
Zaha Hadid's flowing concrete galleries in the Flaminio district give the capital a dedicated home for contemporary work.
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Explore Rome's Massive Ancient Baths of Caracalla Today
Towering brick walls and preserved imperial features mark this ancient site as a standout destination for visitors exploring Rome's historic core.
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The Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna: visiting one of Rome's most famous squares
The Spanish Steps connect Piazza di Spagna to the church above while anchoring a historic public space in central Rome.
wellness
Rome's Farmers Markets Explode With Figs, Flowers, Tomatoes This July
From Campo de' Fiori to the Testaccio neighbourhood, July is the month to load up on figs, courgette flowers, and the tomatoes that Roman kitchens are built around.
culture
Auditorium Parco della Musica: Rome's Concert Complex
Renzo Piano's three concert halls in the Flaminio district anchor the capital's year-round programme of concerts and festivals.
lifestyle
Villa Borghese: Rome's Central Park and Gardens
Beyond the monuments, Rome keeps a network of large public gardens where residents walk, cycle and slow down.
lifestyle
Arriving in Rome: What to Know About Fiumicino Airport and City Transfers
Leonardo da Vinci Airport is the capital's main gateway, linked to the centre by a direct train and other transfer options.
finance
S&P 500 rose 1.24% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Rome investors and retirement balances.
wellness
Rome Is Running: How the Eternal City's Outdoor Fitness Scene Is Hitting Its Stride
From the Appian Way to the Tiber embankment, Romans are trading gyms for open air, and a growing movement of clubs, apps and free trail programs is making it easier than ever to join them.
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Rome's Best-Kept Nutrition Secret: The Municipal Food Education Centre You Need to Know About
Tucked inside Testaccio's historic market, a city-funded nutrition hub is offering free dietary consultations, seasonal cooking workshops, and a direct line to Rome's most sustainable local producers.
lifestyle
Rome Rental Guide 2026: Navigate Neighborhoods, Prices, Italian Tenant Rights
Planning to rent in Rome in 2026? This guide covers average Rome rental prices by neighbourhood, how Italy's rental market works, tenant rights under Italian law, and practical tips for finding an apartment in the Italian capital.
wellness
Best Running Routes in Rome 2026
Rome's best running is found in the central Villa Borghese gardens, the wooded hills of Villa Ada, and the Appian Way, a genuine 2,300-year-old Roman road closed to traffic every Sunday and lined with ancient tombs and catacombs.
culture
Palazzo delle Esposizioni: Rome's Exhibition Hall on Via Nazionale
The neoclassical exhibition hall pairs major art shows with cinema, talks and a well-known cultural programme.
finance
Rome's Job Market Transforms in 2026: What Workers Must Know
From Trastevere's restaurant kitchens to the EUR business district's glass towers, the capital's labour market is rewriting its rules in 2026, and workers who aren't paying attention will be left behind.