The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...
Ahead of the Jubilee celebrations, the Trevi Fountain in Rome was reopened after a three month clean-up drive. Here are some other unique things to do in the city.
But Romans and visitors are at least beginning to see some of the finished products. Bernini’s fountains in Piazza Navona are glistening white again after a monthslong cleaning. Just this weekend, a ...
But Romans and visitors are beginning to see some of the finished products. Bernini’s fountains in Piazza Navona are glistening white again after a monthslong cleaning. A spiffed-up Trevi ...