Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario ...

Rome was famous for rejecting the idea of kingship. For almost 500 years, Rome was a staunch Republic, with rules in place to ...

Each year, thousands of faithful pilgrims purposefully pass over the Tiber River via Rome’s Ponte Sant ... The original sculpture is now housed in the Roman church of Sant’Andrea delle ...

Among the bustling streets of Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood, a few steps from the Tiber River, stands one of Rome ... The basilica was built in memory of a Roman soldier who died a martyr ...

Today, they can be savoured in the string of Roman Jewish restaurants clustered near the southern banks of the Tiber River, in what was once the city's Jewish ghetto. "Every family has their own ...

It stands on Vatican Hill in northwestern Rome, Italy west of the Tiber River. It is comprised of roughly ... 1964 – The 21st Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church, known as Vatican ...

According to historians, the event is linked to Ancient Roman celebrations held in honour of Diana ... escape that provides breathtaking views of the city, including the Tiber River and the historic ...

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh.

Whether you crave Danish pastries, Roman pasta, or Basque pintxos ... Ristorante Angelina a Testaccio is a short journey along the River Tiber and is a great spot to try other local delicacies ...

The banks of the Tiber River are the setting for Rome’s liveliest summer party (Getty Images) From June to September, Rome’s liveliest summer party, the Estate Romana (Roman Summer), takes ...

To the west of the Tiber River (near another top attraction ... Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour ...