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Rome Travel Tips: What You Need to Know Before You Arrive
Planning a trip to Rome is all about preparation. The Eternal City is full of history, architecture, and culture. It’s more ...
The Daily of the University of Washington3d
I was in Rome when Pope Francis died
The title of this column pretty much gives this story away. When I decided to study abroad in Rome, I knew that the Catholic ...
The Fifth Estate6d
Concrete has a long history starting in Rome and followed by a revolutionary bridge in Paris
Pliny the Elder’s 37 volume Naturalis Historia is the largest single work to have survived from the Roman Empire. It includes ...
House & Garden4d
Inside St Peter’s Basilica - the magnificent centrepiece of Pope Francis's funeral
Pope Francis lies in state at St Peter's Basilica which is the centrepiece of the Vatican. Take a look inside the magnificent ...
History TV4d
5 Things the Romans gave us
Although concrete was used for many things (roads included), one of the most impressive applications was the construction of the 4535 metric ton, 21 foot (6.4 metre) thick dome at the Pantheon in Rome ...
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Pantheon: See one of Rome's ancient temples
U.S. News Insider Tip: After visiting the Pantheon, stop for an espresso at ... temple can be found in the Navona and Campo corner of Rome, accessible via the Barberini metro stop.
The best hotels in Rome for nights in historic palaces and lavish city hideaways
From budget stalwarts to above-and-beyond luxurious, here are our picks for the best places to stay in the Eternal City ...