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Rome opera house summer festival to move to the Circus Maximus in 2026 Rome's summer opera festival will move from its traditional venue at the Baths of Caracalla to the Circus Maximus, the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma announced.

Rome's open-air summer opera festival moves to the Circus Maximus this year, away from its traditional venue at the Baths of Caracalla, which is undergoing restoration. The programme includes a production of Aida and a screening of The Gladiator with live orchestra. Tickets on sale from today.

Italy to buy Naples theatre devastated by fire The Italian state has stepped in to safeguard the future of Naples’ cherished Teatro Sannazaro after the building was destroyed by massive fire last month.

Italian state steps in to save the future of historic Naples theatre devastated by fire.

Bernini tours at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome Italy's National Galleries of Ancient Art and the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore collaborate to promote the 'Bernini and the Barberini' exhibition.

Rome’s Palazzo Barberini and Santa Maria Maggiore join forces to celebrate Baroque genius Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Beatrice Venezi is appointed as music director of Venice opera house La Fenice despite protests The board of directors of Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice approves the controversial appointment of conductor Beatrice Venezi as its new music director.

Beatrice Venezi, 35, is appointed as music director of La Fenice despite months of protests from Venice opera house staff.

Bambino Gesù in Rome Named Best Children’s Hospital in Europe Rome’s Bambino Gesù Hospital has been ranked the best children’s hospital in Europe and sixth in the world in Newsweek’s latest global healthcare rankings.

Rome’s Bambino Gesù named best children’s hospital in Europe.

Where to celebrate St Patrick's Day 2026 in Italy A quick guide to events in Rome and Milan in honour of St Patrick's Day, Ireland's patron saint, whose feast day is marked around the world including Italy.

A quick guide to St Patrick's Day events taking place in Rome and other cities around Italy.

Russia's return to Venice Biennale sparks criticism in Italy Italy's culture minister Alessandro Giuli once again criticised the Venice Biennale's decision to host a Russian Pavilion for the first time in four years.

Italy's culture minister slams the return of the Russian Pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale.

Milan mourns the loss of the historic Hoepli bookstore after 156 years Milan mourns the loss of a venerable cultural institution with the news that Hoepli, the historic bookstore and publishing house, has entered liquidation.

Milan's historic Hoepli bookshop, in business for more than 150 years, goes into liquidation.

Italy stuns Team USA with historic victory in World Baseball Classic Italy ignites the WBC with a dramatic 8–6 victory, leaving the defending giants on the brink of elimination.   Italy secured a staggering 8-6 victory over a star-studded Team USA in Houston on Tuesday...

“The unimaginable has happened. Italy beat the United States. Italian baseball has stunned the entire world."

Italian state buys rare Caravaggio work for €30 million The Italian state has purchased a painting by Italian Baroque genius Caravaggio for €30 million, Italy's culture minister Alessandro Giuli said on Tuesday.

The Italian state has purchased a rare portrait by Baroque genius Caravaggio, for €30 million, for permanent public display in Rome.

Italy's secret sites open for FAI Spring Days 2026 Around 750 historic buildings and secret sites across Italy open their doors to the public for free this weekend for the 2026 'Giornate FAI di Primavera.'

Hundreds of Italy's historic buildings with limited public access will open their doors for guided tours as part of the Giornate FAI di Primavera.

Rome patron saint of drivers: Santa Francesca Romana Rome marks the feast day of the patron saint of motorists - Santa Francesca Romana - every year on 9 March with a series of special events in the capital.

Today Rome celebrates the patron saint of motorists: Santa Francesca Romana.

Happy International Women’s Day from Rome

The women in charge of Rome's museums On International Women's Day we highlight Rome's leading museums and archaeological sites - among the most important in the world - that are run by women.

On International Women's Day, we highlight the women in charge of Rome's top museums.

Italy Makes History with First Ever Six Nations Win Over England Italy secure a historic first Six Nations victory over England as Leonardo Marin’s late try completes a dramatic comeback in a thrilling match.

Italy makes rugby history in Rome tonight with first ever Six Nations win over England.

Piazza della Rotonda and the Pantheon today #Rome

Coming soon to Rome: A new bicycle lane beside the Colosseum

Rome unveils first new trams in over 20 years Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Friday unveiled the first of 121 brand new trams as part of a major overhaul of the capital's public transport network.

Rome unveils new trams as the city upgrades its fleet for the first time in more than 20 years.

Meloni challenges controversial court ruling to separate forest family in Italy Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni wades into a controversy over a court ruling that separates a 'forest family' who had been living off-grid in Abruzzo.

"Children do not belong to the state: they belong to their mothers and fathers", Italian premier Giorgia Meloni said, challenging a court ruling that separates a ‘forest family’ who lived off-grid in the Abruzzo wilderness.

Rome Opera House reacts to Timothée Chalamet's 'No one cares' comments Cultural institutions around the world, including the Opera House in Rome, rebuke Timothée Chalamet for claiming that 'No one cares' about opera and ballet.

Rome’s opera house hits back at Timothée Chalamet over his comment that “no one cares” about ballet and opera anymore.

Fast food in the shadow of St Peter’s

Italy’s rugby team training in the Stadio Olimpico before taking on England in Rome tomorrow.

Court Orders Mother Removed and the Children Separated in Italy's Forest Family Case A Rome court has ordered an Anglo-Australian mother removed from her children and the siblings separated. The forest family case just took its darkest turn

Italian court orders separation of mother and children in off-grid forest family case, sparking outcry in Italy.

Florence to name new bridge after Nencioni sisters killed by Mafia The new Florence bridge over the Arno, linking Bellariva and Anconella, will be named after the Nencioni sisters, victims of the 1993 Georgofili mafia bomb.

Florence residents vote to name new bridge after Nadia and Caterina Nencioni, two sisters aged nine years and 50 days, who were killed in the mafia bombing on Via dei Georgofili in 1993.

Italian Renaissance genius Michelangelo was born on this day in 1475.

Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera celebrates 150 years Italy issues new postage stamp to mark milestone. Italian president Sergio Mattarella will attend an event at La Scala in Milan on Friday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy's leading daily ne...

Italy celebrates 150 years of Corriere della Sera

Six years ago today we took this photo of a dejected looking security guard outside a deserted Capitoline Museums in Rome. Three days later Italy shut down every museum in the country due to the covid pandemic.

Michelangelo bust rediscovered in Rome after centuries in obscurity Experts have formally attributed a marble bust of Christ the Saviour in Rome’s Basilica of Sant’Agnese to Michelangelo, marking a major art world discovery.

Marble bust in Rome basilica attributed to Michelangelo after centuries in obscurity.

Rome re-enacts the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March Rome remembers the Ides of March, the date when Julius Caesar was assassinated by 60 conspirators including senators Brutus and Cassius, on 15 March 44 BC.

Rome will mark the Ides of March and the assassination of Julius Caesar on Sunday 15 March with a historical re-enactment of that fateful day in 44 BC.

Rome hails Trevi Fountain's new entry system as 230,000 visit in first month A total of 229,896 people have visited Rome's Trevi Fountain up-close since a new access management system was launched one month ago, the city has stated.

Rome earns €435,000 in the first month of the new entry fee system at the Trevi Fountain.