Built at the end of 19th century after the unification of Italy Prati is one of the few examples of rational city planning in Rome. Prati has wide streets, but this doesn't seem to have helped the ...

Monteverde is really divided into two areas, Monteverde Vecchia and Monteverde Nuovo. Monteverde Vecchio is situated above and beyond Trastevere and on one side of the Gianicolo, Monteverde Vecchio is ...

In the 19th century Ostiense was the industrial heart of Rome but today it is a bustling multi-ethnic neighbourhood whose cheap rents and proximity to the centre make it popular with foreign residents ...

Marymount International School is seeking a a qualified and experienced Spanish Teacher for our Secondary School for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The ideal candidate will preferabl ...

A local's guide to the best events and things to do in Rome in June. June is one of the best times to visit Rome as the temperatures are usually warm but not scorching and many events at night are ...

The Jewish Ghetto area in Rome stretches from Largo Argentina to the river Tiber. Not much of the original Jewish ghetto remains as it was razed to the ground after the unification of Italy when the ...

Tourist stopped on street near Villa Borghese. Rome police detained a German tourist as he cruised down a street on a rented electric scooter with the marble base of a Roman column between his feet.

Five of the world's 25 must-see gardens in The New York Times list can be found in Italy. Italy fares extremely well in 'The 25 Essential Gardens to See in Your Lifetime', a list put together by six ...

New high-speed rail link to be up and running by 2026, in agreement with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB. Italy is to launch a new high-speed rail link between Germany and Austria by next year, the state-owned ...

Small, international primary school is looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to cover 4 months' maternity leave from September-December 2025. Please send C.V. to core.school@tiscali.it or ...

Pontiff calls for humanitarian aid to be let into Gaza and an end to hostilities as international pressure grows on Israel. Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, ...

Italy comes fifth in 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Italy's Lucio Corsi, with his song Volevo essere un duro, came in fifth place at the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel on ...