Uproar Over Meloni’s Face Painted on an Angel in a Church in Rome
The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protests.
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What Happened At the Funeral For Fashion Designer Valentino
The designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Monday at 93, was celebrated in Rome, a city that he “embodied,” according to its mayor.
Friends and Family of Valentino Bid Farewell to Fashion Giant
Famous faces from the worlds of fashion and film descended on Rome on Friday to bid farewell to legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Monday at 93.
Toss a Coin in the Trevi Fountain? That’ll Be 2 Euros, Wish Not Included
Starting on Feb. 1, Rome will charge tourists a fee to go down into the basin of the famed 18th-century fountain. Not every one is happy (except Romans, who won’t have to pay).
Rome’s New Subway Stops Are Part Museum, Part Station
Part station, part museum, two new subway stops in Rome offer riders the chance to see ancient artifacts unearthed in digging for the stations.
In Rome, the King of Paparazzi Is a Star in His Own Right
Rino Barillari has been snapping photos of, and sparring with, the famous for 65 years, from Princess Margaret to Lady Gaga, Peter O’Toole to Spike Lee. He is now a fixture himself in the celebrity firmament.
Medieval Tower Partly Collapses in Rome
The Torre dei Conti, a 13th-century medieval tower near Rome’s Colosseum, partially collapsed on Monday. Two restoration workers had to be rescued, and a third suffered critical injuries.
Medieval Tower in Rome Partially Collapses, Trapping Worker Who Died After Rescue Efforts
Rescuers at the tower near the Colosseum worked for 11 hours before removing the man who had been pinned under rubble and debris. He later died in the hospital.
Four Decades After It Was Stolen, a Renaissance Treasure Returns to Rome
The Italian art police still don’t know who took the brilliantly illuminated manuscript page from a Franciscan friary, and many more pages have yet to be found.
Search Underway After Crew Member Goes Overboard on Viking Cruise
The Italian Coast Guard was assisting in the search, the cruise company said. The cruise was taking passengers from Greece to Italy.