81. Museums in Rome go high-tech
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The Capotoline museums in Rome are engaging their visitors with some pretty high-tech, modern and innovative techniques using NFC or near-field communications that work with smart phones. The museums ...

82. Italy year in review, 2011
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... but the repairs will take longer in Vernazza. There were even heavy floods in the opposite end of the country in Messina, Sicily during the latter part of November. We also saw riots in Rome as the “Occupy ...

83. Nativity scenes in Italy, Il Presepio
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... and has a festive ambiance during the holiday season.You can also see many other great nativity scenes in Rome, especially around Piazza Navona, and other parts of southern Italy in particular. The ...

84. American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
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American Airlines (AA) filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday. American Airlines flies to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) and other destinations in Italy through their codeshare partners. ...

85. Trastevere - art and entertainment district of Rome
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Rome is one of the most wonderful places in the world, and by taking a walk through its many cities or by vacationing in one of its many resorts, you can’t help but notice the ancient history of the area ...

86. Rome - how to spend 3 days in the Eternal City
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As the old saying goes, "Roma non fu fatta in un giorno", or "Rome wasn't built in a day". It isn't long before you realize the accuracy of this statement. Roman works-of-art and masterpieces are everywhere. ...

87. Pill popping during the Roman Empire?
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... the tablets contained about a dozen dried garden plants including celery, carrots, radish, onion, parsley, etc. It appears that even during ancient Rome, they were using these pills to treat skin disorders, ...

88. Arrivederci Berlusconi! Italian Prime Minister steps down
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... in Rome celebrated the news as Berlusconi has been blamed for the current economic crisis. So who will be the next prime minister for Italy?  Many believe it will be Mario Monti, a former member of ...

89. Trevi Fountain, Rome
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Rome is known for its many fountains, but the most famous is the Trevi Fountain which was designed by Nicola Salvi in 1732.  It was actually completed in 1762. It is a baroque style fountain that actually ...

90. Mother's Day in Italy
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:-) It was nice to know

91. Using Money in Italy
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Be prepared too that nearby ATM's can be out of order and cannot be used for days. I came across this recently in Rome. Some ATM's are safer to use than others...try one of the larger bank chains. Ask ...

92. Italy's best beaches
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We went to Italy for a week or so last June and we wanted to enjoy both Rome and Naples. I agree with your recommendation here on Terracina. It really is one of the best beaches on the mainland. BUT you ...

93. Festa della Madonna della neve
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Religious tours and festivities will always be part of the attractive menu a nation like Italy can offer to the outside world. In terms of religious history and culture, Rome is definitely one of the best ...

94. Festa della Madonna della neve
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... took place. Rome is such a lucky place on Earth. Viva Maria! ...

95. Alitalia Bus Service to Rome
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This is a very good service for passengers going to Rome. At half the usual cost and offering more convenience, this is a welcome addition to many world-class services offered by Alitalia. Nice one. Welcome ...

96. Alitalia Bus Service to Rome
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... an answer. I leave tomorrow for Rome and will now have to use the internet T1. ...

97. Train strike in Italy October 2011
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We went to Italy last week and all of our family in Rome were so impressed with our Italian skills they bought English for themselves. ...

98. Riots in Rome? Occupy Wall Street going to Piazza di Spagna?
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The protest was initially supposed to be peaceful, and then it turned violent. That is what the mayor of Rome was referring to when he made his comment. ...

99. Nightlife in Rome Italy
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Thanks for the great recommendations, my partner and I are going to Rome next weekend for our aniversary and we are going to Testaccio for sure! We love the club scene. Great tips! ...

100. Finding rooms in Rome tips and advice
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Hi Maria, Thanks for posting. Yes, the student dorms are a nice option if you are on a tight budget. Rome also has many hostels as well that would be appropriate. Larry ...