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4d ago
The Jubilee Year is a seminal spiritual event in the Catholic calendar and a special period for Rome, its host city. Celebrated every 25 years, the next Jubilee in Rome will get underway on December 24, 2024, when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. It is set to attract around 35 ..read more
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1w ago
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2w ago
Early in May 2025, Rome’s Colosseum will ring out with the clash of swords and shields as combatants once again take to the arena floor. Not since 404 CE has the Colosseum hosted gladiatorial combat, though, on this final occasion, the spectacle saw not the triumph of a gladiator but the death of a humble ..read more
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2w ago
One of the most iconic scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II features a gladiator saddled atop a rhinoceros as he rides out onto the Colosseum’s arena sands. Pitted against this gladiator is our hero, Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), and his not-so-merry band of condemned men. The bellowing rhino approaches Lucius, blood dripping from its horn ..read more
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1M ago
London is one of Europe’s largest and most populous cities, encompassing over 600 square miles (1,500 square km) and home to more than 9 million people. Getting around London might seem daunting—especially for first-time visitors. But its well-developed transport system makes navigating London surprisingly manageable. Whether you’re a first-timer or a frequent visitor, this guide ..read more
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1M ago
Chances are, if you’re flying into Barcelona directly, you’ll land at the city’s main airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), also known as El Prat. This airport has two terminals, and there is a free shuttle bus that connects them. How far is Barcelona airport from the city centre? Barcelona El Prat is about 15 ..read more
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1M ago
London is served by six international airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN) and London Southend (SEN). Most long-haul flights arrive into Heathrow and Gatwick while Luton, Stansted and Southend are hubs for budget airlines like EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz. Whichever airport you fly into ..read more
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1M ago
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Rome. The climate is mild, the crowds are bearable, and the food… well, the food is always fabulous. But as far as spooky festivities go, you might find yourself in for a shock – because Halloween in Rome is not what you might expect. Do Italians ..read more
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2M ago
Pastel de Nata (plural Pastéis de Nata) might just be Portugal’s biggest export since Cristiano Ronaldo, satisfying sweet tooths all around the world. And yet until relatively recently, these sweet egg custard tart pastries were barely known beyond the country’s borders. What is Pastel de Nata? Where is the best place to try it? And ..read more
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2M ago
Rome reverberates with ghosts of its past, scattered throughout its cobbled streets and lurking among its ancient ruins. If its stones could speak they would tell stories of grandeur and glory, betrayal and tragedy, but no tale could chill the bones like that of Beatrice Cenci. According to legend, each year on the night of ..read more