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In Nîmes in 2026: “Roman Art from the Louvre – The World of Images”
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 ... Read more
From May 2025, it will be possible to fight in arena in Colosseum
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 ... Read more
Via Appia Antica: Symbol of Rome’s power on UNESCO World Heritage List
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 ... Read more
Gladiators will perform in Pompeii
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.
Gigantic sculpture of Constantine was placed in Capitoline Museums
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. The emperor is shown in a seated position, wearing a ... Read more
Great Games will be held in Nimes again in May
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. Over 600 historical re-enactors from all over Europe will perform on the ... Read more
Free entry to Pompeii and other Roman monuments on April 25
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
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.
In Pompeii, from April 1, you can visit temporarily closed Roman buildings
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. Monday: Casa dell’Ancora (green areas ... Read more
Entrance to Pantheon will be paid
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. Tourists from Italy and abroad will ... Read more
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