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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.

Florence launches poll to name new bridge in honour of women who left their mark on Italy Florence citizens are invited to name a new bridge in the city by choosing one of four names of women who left their mark on the Tuscan capital and Italy.

Florence launches a poll to name new bridge after women who left their mark on the city and Italy.

Ten Italian Songs That Defined an Era From Lucio Dalla to Vasco Rossi, ten Italian songs from the late 70s and 80s that have outlasted their era and never stopped playing across Italy.

10 classic Italian songs that defined an era

Family of three killed in Rome by car in high-speed police chase A high-speed police pursuit in Rome led to the deaths of three family members on Sunday after their car was struck by suspects fleeing a security checkpoint.

A high-speed police pursuit in the outskirts of Rome ended in tragedy last night, resulting in the deaths of three family members after their vehicle was struck by suspects fleeing a security checkpoint.

Frecce Tricolori: A short history of Italy's aerobatic jets The Frecce Tricolori jets are the aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, famous for emitting plumes of the three colours from Italy's flag.

Italy's Frecce Tricolori, the military aerobatic jets famed for emitting plumes of the colours of the Italian flag, were formed on this day 65 years ago.

Italy's museums and archaeological sites open for free this Sunday State museums and archaeological sites in Rome and across Italy will open their doors for free this Sunday as part of the monthly Domenica al Museo event.

Free museums in Italy today

Piazza del Grillo, Rome

Wartime bunker for Italy's former royal family reopens in Rome A wartime bunker designed exclusively for Italy's former royal family reopened to the public, after a closure of five years, at the Villa Ada park in Rome.

Rome reopens a wartime bunker in Villa Ada that was designed for exclusive use by Italy's former royal family.

Investigation into fatal derailment of Milan tram centres on driver's health As the death toll from Friday’s tram derailment in Milan rises to two, investigators centre their focus onto the driver's health moments before the crash.

Investigation into Milan tram derailment focuses on the driver's health in the moments prior to the crash as the death toll rises to two.

The Angel of Grief, in Rome's Non-Catholic Cemetery, was created by American sculptor William Wetmore Story in 1894 in memory of his wife Emelyn.

Crowds celebrate as iconic Rome bar San Calisto reopens Rome's Bar San Calisto, a landmark in the Trastevere quarter, reopened on Thursday after renovation works, with huge crowds entertained by Carl Brave.

Carl Brave leads huge crowds in celebrations to mark the reopening of Bar San Calisto in Rome’s Trastevere quarter.

Rome Hibernia GAA hosts Cormac Mac Lochlainn Memorial Cup Rome Hibernia GAA will host the fourth annual Cormac Mac Lochlainn Memorial Cup on Saturday 28 February at the Stadio delle Tre Fontane in the EUR district.

Rome Hibernia GAA will host the annual Cormac MacLochlainn Memorial Cup on Saturday, welcoming visiting teams from across Europe for a day of Gaelic football, hurling and camogie.

Rome restores tusk snapped off Bernini elephant statue Incident raises concerns about Italy's precious cultural heritage in public spaces. Rome preservation experts have completed a delicate restoration on the Elephant and Obelisk sculpture, designed by I...

Rome restores Bernini's elephant statue near Pantheon after tusk was snapped off.

How Rome's culture scene is evolving: What's new in 2026 A look at the latest changes to Rome's cultural landscape, from free museums for residents to entry fees for tourists and the launch of an arts magazine.

A look at the latest innovations and trends shaping Rome's cultural landscape in 2026.

“The best thing about Milan is the train to Rome”

ITA Airways to allow large dogs in cabin on domestic flights in Italy Italy's flagship carrier ITA Airway has confirmed the launch of its 'Large Pet Friendly' service, after approval from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority.

Starting this summer, Italy’s flagship carrier ITA Airways will allow dogs weighing up to 30 kg in the cabin on domestic flights.

Known as the "Sistine Chapel of Milan", the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is famed for its breathtaking cycle of 16th-century frescoes that completely cover its interior walls and vaulted ceilings.

Digging Up: Alessio Deli exhibition in Rome Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, Alessio Deli presents a series of works ranging from sculpture and ceramics to painted wall panels and drawings.

Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, Rome artist Alessio Deli presents a series of new works ranging from sculpture and ceramics to painted wall panels and drawings.

Marchesi 1824, a culinary landmark in Milan

Hokusai exhibition comes to Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte will host a major exhibition dedicated to revolutionary Japanese artist and printmaker Katsushika Hokusai from 27 March to 29 June.

Hokusai blockbuster exhibition coming to Rome in March

Giorgio Armani exhibition at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan

Political row erupts in Italy after arrest of police officer over fatal shooting An Italian police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fatal shooting of a Moroccan man in the Rogoredo district of Milan in January.

The arrest of a police officer over a fatal shooting in Milan sparks a political row in Italy.

Italian ex-councillor gets 12 years in jail for killing homeless migrant A court in Italy has sentenced Massimo Adriatici, a former security councillor in Voghera, to 12 years in prison for the murder of a homeless Moroccan man.

Italian right-wing former security councillor gets 12 years in jail for the murder of a homeless Moroccan man with mental health issues.

Rome's Colosseum Archaeological Park and National Roman Museum join forces to offer discount tickets The Colosseum Archaeological Park and National Roman Museum unveil a reciprocal ticket discount to foster the promotion of Rome's archaeological heritage.

Colosseum Archaeological Park and National Roman Museum join forces to offer new discount tickets.

Termini Coin Theft Scandal Shakes Rome Police Twenty one police officers and carabinieri are under investigation for alleged systematic thefts at the Coin store near Rome Termini station.

Termini Coin theft scandal shakes Rome police

Rome's Fiumicino wins Best Airport award for ninth year in a row Rome's Fiumicino airport, also known as Leonardo da Vinci, has been rated Europe's Best Airport with over 40 million passengers for the ninth year in a row.

For the ninth year in a row, Rome’s Fiumicino airport has been rated Best Airport in Europe with more than 40 million passengers.

Italy looks to 2040 Olympics with an eye on Rome Italian sports and political leaders signal their intention to evaluate a Rome bid for the Summer Olympic Games in 2040, after the success of Milan-Cortina.

After the success of Milan-Cortina, Rome considers a bid for the 2040 Summer Olympics.

Rome terrace with Colosseum view opens after 12 years Rome has reopened a terrace with panoramic views of the Colosseum, following a 12-year closure necessitated by the construction of the Metro C subway line.

Rome reopens a terrace with panoramic views of the Colosseum following a 12-year closure.