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Tag: Colosseum (Rome)

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Airbnb ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Prompts Outcry in Rome

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Airbnb ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Prompts Outcry in Rome

An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.

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Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past

April 2, 2024April 3, 2024ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past

City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.

World

Pope Francis, in Easter Message, Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024JASON HOROWITZComments Off on Pope Francis, in Easter Message, Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire

Pope Francis’ decisions to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events had raised fears about his health.

World

Pantheon Tickets Frustrate Tourists in Rome

July 9, 2023ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Pantheon Tickets Frustrate Tourists in Rome

There is now a 5 euro fee to get into one of Italy’s most popular sites, but the process has been bewildering for some, and there are fears the system could be abused.

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Tourist Filmed Carving Girlfriend’s Name Into Rome’s Colosseum

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Tourist Filmed Carving Girlfriend’s Name Into Rome’s Colosseum

A man decided to immortalize his visit to a Roman landmark by scratching “Ivan + Hayley 23/6/23” into the brick, using his keys.

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Skatepark Near Colosseum Gives Rome a Modern Tourist Spot

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Skatepark Near Colosseum Gives Rome a Modern Tourist Spot

The ancient city’s leaders hope the new recreation area will lure more visitors from abroad. It has already impressed the talent at home.

World

A Restored Painting Recalls the Colosseum’s Christian Past

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on A Restored Painting Recalls the Colosseum’s Christian Past

The restoration of a wall painting depicting an idealized Jerusalem is a reminder that the Roman monument, known best for gladiatorial combat, was a sacred Christian space for centuries.

World

Colosseum Opens Its Belly to the Public

June 26, 2021ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Colosseum Opens Its Belly to the Public

The underground warren where ancient Roman gladiators and animals awaited their fates has been restored.

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$18 Million Refit of Colosseum Will Give Visitors a Gladiator’s View

May 2, 2021ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on $18 Million Refit of Colosseum Will Give Visitors a Gladiator’s View

The winning design for a new floor for the Roman landmark, planned to be ready for 2023, will cover the exposed subterranean chambers and reconnect “the thread of time.”

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