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Rome starts charging tourists for a close-up look at the Trevi FountainRome has begun charging a 2-euro fee for tourists to get close to the Trevi Fountain. This measure aims to control overcrowding and generat...
Rome welcomed record 33.5 million pilgrims for Catholic Holy YearHoly years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can en...
Rome to charge tourist fee for close-up access to Trevi Fountain starting February 2026Rome's Trevi Fountain will implement a 2-euro fee for non-residents to access the monument's edge during daytime hours, starting February 1...
Crowds, chaos and the curse of the bucket list: Overtourism has been a problem for at least 700 yearsAs mass tourism returns with a vengeance, cities like Rome struggle with overcrowding, unruly visitors, and mounting local resentment. The ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating conclave hasn't elected pope in first voteCardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to begin the process of electing a new pope, following the resignation of Pope Francis. The initia...
10 things not to do as a tourist in ItalyItaly is expecting a record-breaking tourism surge in summer 2025, largely due to the Jubilee Year, a significant Catholic event held once ...
Travelling to Europe this year? Keep these 4 big changes in mindIn 2025, key changes include Rome’s Jubilee, drawing 39 million pilgrims, Venice’s new entry fee for day-trippers, and Paris Metro fare inc...
This historic Italian city has announced bold new measures to tackle overtourismFlorence is taking steps to combat overtourism with a new 10-point plan aimed at reducing the city's tourist influx, which has become a sou...
A wish at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain will soon cost you much more than the coin you toss inRome's Trevi Fountain may soon require a 2-euro entrance fee to manage its popularity. The proposal aims to control visitor numbers and pro...
Here's what Lauren Sanchez has to say about her home life with fiance Jeff BezosIn contrast to their opulent trips, Lauren Sanchez gave Jeff Bezos glimpses into her low-key home life. Even with their hectic schedules, t...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are having a grand summer holiday; here's what they are doingSurrounded by their celebrity friends, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are relishing a luxurious summer vacation on an extravagant yacht. The...
Venice: Investigation launched after patch of fluorescent green water appeared in Grand CanalThe peculiar green patch appearing in Venice’s Grand Canal was first noticed around 9:30 am CET or 3:30 am ET before it gradually grew.
PM Modi to attend second session of G20 Summit on climate change today; likely to meet MerkelPM Modi also said that he highlighted aspects relating to India's contributions in the global fight against COVID-19, the vision of 'One Ea...
Over-enthusiasm versus under-tourismIf even half a billion Indians decide to see their country, no spot will be uncrowded.
Making a pitch for a peripatetic IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to do a Bharat darshan.
Are Gucci, LVMH's donations to rebuild Notre-Dame part of a brand-building exercise?The big groups are already involved in art and restoration.
When Hollywood turned Hollyweed! 5 times when global landmarks were defaced through pranksLA residents woke up to the New Year to find the iconic Hollywood sign had been altered to read ‘Hollyweed’. However, this is just one of m...
Exclusive: Karl Lagerfeld on his longest collaboration with Fendi, model Kendall Jenner & his style quotientLagerfeld feels it is an unique & unreal occasion, something that had never been done before.
- Seeing the statue of Capitoline Wolf in Rome
The Capitoline museums are where the bronze statue of the she-wolf (the socalled ‘Capitoline Wolf’) is displayed.
- Rome-ing on a budget
Rome is a small city by Indian standards and it takes just about 15-20 minutes to go halfway across the city by the metro.