With nearly 3,000 years of rich history, Rome is often called the “Eternal City.” Though Rome dates back to possibly 625 B.C., the oldest continuously populated city in the world is widely to be considered Byblos in present-day Lebanon dating back to 5000 B.C. Some linguistic possibilities for the origin of the word “Rome” include the Etruscan word rhome meaning “strength” or “r

Saturday 8 may 2010 will start the Rome Wine Festival in Rome.Roma Wine Festival, held at Citta's del Gusto (City of Taste), brings two days of meetings, presentations and workshops to the eternal city. With an impressive list of professional attendees, visitors can learn all about the fascinating science behind a good bottle.Ian D'Agata and Massimo Claudio Comparini, director and vice

Thousands of cultural institutions across the continent will open their doors for free on 15 May 2010 for the "The European Night of Museums".This is the sixth edition of the event, which began in France at the initiative of the French Culture Ministry and was rolled out across Europe under the patronage of the Council of Europe and UNESCO in 2005, this  will see the public visit over 2,5

Those who will be visiting Rome between 16th - 25th April, 2010 are in for a special treat. One of the most highly anticipated events in Italy, for locals and tourists alike will occur.The XII Culture Heritage Week put on by the Ministry of Cultural Activities is a 10 day opportunity to see state museums, archeological sites, monuments, archives and libraries for FREE.Additionally gui

Join the Easter celebrations in Rome – the grandeur and reverence of the Vatican is unmistakable – visit when Pope Benedictus XVI makes his Easter address.The two weeks surrounding Easter are one of the busiest times of the year in Rome. For pilgrim and secular tourist alike, the “Triduum” that extends from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday is an opportune time to see the Church and P