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Spring 2026 promises to be a special time for lovers of history and ancient art – the Musée de la Romanité in Nîmes is preparing a major exhibition in partnership with the Louvre. Entitled “L’art romain du Louvre. Un monde d’images” (Roman Art from the Louvre. A World of Images), the exhibition promises to be a true visual and intellectual feast.
Airbnb, a portal and application for short-term rentals and purchasing attractions and trips, has signed a contract with the management of the Colosseum for EUR 1.5 million. According to the agreement, in the evenings, after the facility is closed to tourists, two rounds of staged gladiator fights will be organized, and anyone interested will be able to perform in the arena. The attraction is to be available from May 2025.
Via Appia Antica, called the “Queen of Roads”, is one of the most famous roads of ancient Rome, which was recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This distinction highlights not only its exceptional historical and engineering value but also its enormous importance for the development of the Roman Empire.
On Sundays, April 7, May 19 and September 8, special events will take place in Pompeii. Gladiator fights will take place in the amphitheater. Entry price: 5 euros.
Reconstruction of a gigantic 13-meter statue of Constantine was placed in the Capitoline Museums, in the gardens of Villa Caffarelli in Rome. The object was created using 3D modeling technology.
As every year, the Great Roman Games will be held in the arena of the Roman amphitheater in Nimes. The event will take place on May 3-5, 2024.
On April 25, Pompeii Archaeological Park will be open to the public with free admission. In addition, free tours will be possible at Oplontis in Torre Annunziata, Villa Regina in Boscoreale and Villa in Stabia in Castellammare di Stabia.
About 40 Roman frescoes were renovated since last year. The objects laid secured in boxes for 30 years in Reggia di Quisisana. Scientists on the official Pompeii profile published the result of their work; one of the frescoes is pictured.
From April 1, tourists visiting ancient Pompeii can take advantage of the new offer of the Archaeological Park. On the following days of the week, previously inaccessible buildings (due to ongoing renovations) were made available.
In recent days, it has been decided that you can enter the Pantheon after buying a ticket. According to the authorities of Rome, this is due to the urgent need to maintain the monument.
