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Italy Enters Mourning Period Following Pope’s Death—Here’s What Happens and How It Will Affect Travel
The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...
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This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'—and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site
Check into the Hotel Due Torri, the city’s most historic grand dame with an impressive collection of antiques. Sip local ...
Italy set terms for UniCredit-BPM tie-up to avoid helping Russia
Italy has deemed necessary to set binding conditions before clearing UniCredit's proposed bid for Banco BPM to avoid "even ...
I said Italy was overcrowded and overpriced. Then I went back
History books, Hollywood movies and television food programs invariably tell us that Italy is wonderful, and reinforce an ...
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Pope's Funeral Triggers Soaring Travel Prices for Rome: What Visitors Need to Know
"Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II, so we expect demand and thus prices for travel and ...
Pope’s Will Says He Wants to Be Buried in a Simple Tomb in Rome
Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.
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 ...
Italy’s Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis’ funeral
The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ ...