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8 Interesting Facts about the Trevi Fountain in Rome

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Located in the Trevi district in Rome, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most beautiful and famous fountains in the city and in the world. The fountain, made for the most part of Travertino stone, was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini, after the death of the first designer. It was inaugurated in 1762 by Pope Clement XIII.

No trip to Rome would be complete without a visit to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Learn some interesting facts about the fountain before going to admire it!

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Feasts days in Spring, Rome’s special feasts and the National ones: What’s open and when.

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From April to June there are many feast days in Italy, and particularly in Rome. During these days schools, offices, banks, shops, and some restaurants are closed. Some museums and archeological sites are closed too. If you are in Rome in this period, check in advance if the particular touristic site you want to visit is open!

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Carnevale: 5 things to do in Italy

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Carnevale is one of Italy’s biggest winter festival, celebrated in every town from the end of January. All over Italy you can found masquerade balls, costume parties and parades along the streets and in the squares. Masks, sweets and having fun are the most important things during Carnival: it’s a chance to be happy and cheerful, to dress up in costumes, even if you are not a child anymore! Continue reading →

5 things to do in Rome on Epiphany 2018

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Epiphany is national holiday in Italy, and is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God as a human being in Jesus Christ. Is the commemoration of the manifestation of Christ, and of the Adoration of the Magi. In popular folklore, the “Befana” is an old lady riding a broomstick through the air. On the Eve of January 6 th, the Befana visits children and leavecandies and presents in their socks, if they have been good, or lump of sugar coal and dark candies, if they had been bad. Continue reading →

5 things to do in Rome for Halloween

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Halloween is not a traditional Italian holiday, but it has become very popular in the last few years. While the main holidays are still All Saints’ Day (November 1st) and All Souls’ Day (November 2nd), the custom of celebrating the night of Halloween has taken hold everywhere in Italy. Continue reading →

European Heritage Days 2016 in Italy

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Like every year, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and of Tourism (MiBACT) adheres to the European Heritage Days (EHD), promoted to strengthen and increase dialogue and exchange in cultures among the European nations. It is an important occasion to reaffirm the central role of culture in the dynamics of the Italian society.

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2016 European Night of Museums: events in Rome.

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On May 21st this year, about 3000 events will take place all over Europe for the 12th edition of the European Night of Museums.

Every year, European Night of Museums is the opportunity to enjoy new and spectacular emotions: special visits and illuminations, animations, music, workshops, and events specially designed for the young audience. Continue reading →