Rome was founded on a group of seven hills in what is now known as the Lazio region of Central Italy. The city straddles the Tiber River, which divides the city into east and west halves. The Aniene River also intersects the Tiber just north of the main city center. The city of Rome ...
Here’s what the weather in Rome is typically like for most of the fall: balmy (think highs of 73°F/23°C in October, getting down to 62°F in November), with clear, sunny days and crisp nights. Here’s what the weather can be like sometimes in the fall: chilly and rainy, with...
The quick fix, which is what a lot of people seem to want, would be for the European Central Bank to pledge to print and lend as much money as necessary to keep major debtors like Italy and Spain from running out of cash. This would reduce the risk of those countries defaulting on th...
Merano’s position, in a hidden valley between the alpine peaks near Venice, is perfectly suited to nurture exotic trees and fragrant, Mediterranean blooms. And if fabulous florals don’t set your pulses racing, surely the spa culture—or the Wine Festival and Culinaria—will do the trick. ...
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Nighttime in Piazza del Popolo, a typical square in Rome. The city is safe and well-lit at night with plenty of people on the streets. Where is the best area to stay in Rome? Two of thebest neighborhoods to stay in Romeare the Historic Center (best for first-timers, near all major...
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Even without the influence of light, any time an implement of trade sits outdoors or in open storage near a population of potentially contaminating organisms there is an opportunity for pest contamination. WPM in packed and sealed containers is at risk of contamination if organisms enter the ...
Fireworks in Rome on New Year's Eve The photo above is just a simulation of what fireworks look like in Rome on New Year's. But there are fireworks all around Rome, including near the Colosseum. Read on to find out where to see them, and other ideas for things to do on New Year...