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Pax Romana DAR members with sculptor Peter Rockwell (4th from left) at restored tomb

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Rome's Romantic non-Catholic Cemetery celebrates Third Centennial

Judith Harris(November 09, 2016)

The green and quiet Cimitero Acattolico, which lies next to the ancient Cestia Pyramid, is is beloved of tourists who visit the tombs of the poets Keats and Shelley, and who bask in its romantic atmosphere. This year it celebrates its third centennial.

Divo Nerone Logo, the Great Roman Fire

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Rock Opera "Divo Nerone" to Be Performed Atop Ancient Roman Ruins

Samantha Janazzo(October 25, 2016)

Highly acclaimed crew creates Rock Opera based on the infamous Roman Emperor Nero. The Opera will showcase on the archaeological foundation of Nero's palace, one of Rome's main tourist attractions, The Domus Aurea.

Milan. Naviglio Grande

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On the Tourist Front, Milan Outshines Rome

Judith Harris(October 19, 2016)

For the third year in a row Milan is attracting more visitors than does Rome, despite the Vatican's proclaiming this as a Jubilee Year. Only in part thanks to the Expo effect, among tourists today Milan ranks as the 14th most popular city in the world.

The Rome Film Festival

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Rome Film Festival Boasts an Impressive Lineup and A-List Attendees

Kayla Pantano(October 12, 2016)

This year's festival (Oct 13-23) will feature an extended program of screenings and talent.

Antico Forno Roscioli

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Saving a Unique Heritage: Not only Museums

Judith Harris(October 11, 2016)

In Italy's historic cities, traditional shopkeepers and craftsmen are struggling to preserve the nation's heritage from the invasion of "trash stores" hustling fast food, alcohol and souvenir trinkets. Florence set the example. Now Rome hopes to follow suit.

Porta Maggiore

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From Fountains to Ancient Walls, Roman Monuments at Risk

Judith Harris(October 11, 2016)

From its famous Baroque fountains to its ancient walls, Roman monuments are in urgent need of attention. "Otherwise we actually risk losing them," says heritage superintendent Claudio Parisi Presicce.

Life & People

The Real Football: Happy Birthday Capitano

Federico Ghelli(September 26, 2016)

The 40th birthday of a legend, who still manages to impress everyone despite the age. He’s the King of Rome, Francesco Totti.

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Olympic Games in Rome won’t Happen

Federico Ghelli(September 22, 2016)

The mayor of Rome followed through on her proclaims and made the official decision to withdraw Rome’s bid to host the 2024 Games.

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Two Place stop Call Home: Rome and New York

Judith Harris(July 08, 2016)

The first installment of a series about a new breed of Italians. Technically they are neither emigrants nor expats, for—as Ambassador Varricchio remarks in this issue—“they carry a return ticket.” you might half-jokingly call them frequent flyers, defined as they are by easy mobility. Indeed they are the new Italian citizens of the world. Artists, professionals, students and entrepreneurs who straddle two worlds.

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Pope Francis Meets Grieving Parents of Youth Pushed into Tiber River

Judith Harris(July 07, 2016)

Before his Wednesday audience Pope Francis received the grieving parents of Beau Solomon, 19-year-old U.S. college student who was pick pocketed and then drowned in the Tiber River July 1. Not only Italian crime is to blame, however.

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Rome's Romantic non-Catholic Cemetery celebrates Third Centennial

Rock Opera "Divo Nerone" to Be Performed Atop Ancient Roman Ruins

On the Tourist Front, Milan Outshines Rome

Rome Film Festival Boasts an Impressive Lineup and A-List Attendees

Saving a Unique Heritage: Not only Museums

From Fountains to Ancient Walls, Roman Monuments at Risk

The Real Football: Happy Birthday Capitano

Olympic Games in Rome won’t Happen

Two Place stop Call Home: Rome and New York

Pope Francis Meets Grieving Parents of Youth Pushed into Tiber River

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