The New York Times27d
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character ... city that changes the tourist, it is the tourist ...
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Tourist Trevi Fountain coins help poor in Rome
In Rome, too, the gap between rich and poor is widening. Only a few profit from the city's ongoing boom in tourism. For everyone else, rents and the cost of living just keep rising. By tossing ...
The New York Times27d
The Timeless Spell of Rome’s Oldest Churches
After my week amid the sacred stones of paleo-Christian Rome, it was a soft landing back in the 21st century. 52 Places to Go: Where will 2025 take you? Kick-start your travel plans by selecting ...
The Washington Post27d
Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
It is set to give a massive boost to the tourism industry, a pillar of the Roman economy. It has also helped motivate Rome’s biggest facelift since the 1960 Olympic Games. With $5 billion worth ...
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Pope Francis kicks off yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s tourism
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test ...
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Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Rome (AP) — Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year that is expected to draw millions of ...
Religion News Service28d
Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee
The National Tourist Research Institute in Italy expects 35 million pilgrims to visit the Vatican and Rome over the course of the 2025 Jubilee year. In his bull, Francis encouraged faithful to ...
The Globe and Mail29d
Rome’s Trevi Fountain restored in time for Jubilee year
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year that is expected to draw millions of visitors.
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Govt hopes to put Maha Kumbh Mela on global tourism map
The ministry of tourism is beckoning people to visit Prayagraj and explore the Maha Kumbh Mela that begins from Monday. Expected to host over 40 crore devotees from across the globe, this 45-day ...
Lifehacker24d
Budget for a 'Tourist Tax' When You Visit These Places in 2025
Tourist taxes in Rome vary by accommodation type: from 3 euro per night for campsites to 10 euro per night for 5-star hotels, up to 10 days of continuous stay. Lake Como is considering ...
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Shanghai eyes bringing back paper maps to drive tourism
He revealed that while tech companies are developing tourism-focused digital maps, the city also recognizes the enduring value of paper maps. The city's tourism authorities are already ...