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Florence celebrates Easter with spectacular fireworks display.Florence marks Easter Sunday morning with a centuries-old tradition called the Scoppio del Carro,…

Leo XIV moves into papal residence eschewed by Francis.Pope Leo XIV on Saturday officially took possession of the papal apartments…

Rome’s iconic espresso bars are adapting to survive, but at what cost?As you weave through the ancient streets of Rome,…

Italy marks 6 January with a public holiday.Rome’s festive season comes to an end on Tuesday 6 January, a national…

La Befana, which coincides with the feast of the Epiphany on 6 January, is a public holiday in Italy.Italians celebrate the…

Daredevil divers to plunge into Rome’s river Tiber on 1 January 2026.For the past 80 years, daredevil divers have thrilled crowds…

The spectacle of bagpipe-playing shepherds still exists in Naples and Rome.Dressed in traditional sheepskin and woollen cloaks with peaked hats,…

Italy to screen Una Poltrona per Due on Christmas Eve for the 22nd time.Italy is home to some of the…

A brief history of Rome’s talking statues and where to find them.The tradition of Rome’s talking statues dates back to…