The holidays are rapidly approaching… and in Rome, it’s already starting to look “a lot like Christmas.” Okay, so really it’s only a few stores but yes, there are Christmas decorations a twinkling! In the streets headed towards the Pantheon you’ll see STARS mounted in the narrow alleys. Rome is a WONDERFUL place to come [...]
For travelers coming to Rome in November, please be aware there will be a closure of the Sistine Chapel on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Pope is welcoming artists from around the world and they will be meeting in the Chapel.
In a story posted on the Catholic News Service, Sarah Delaney wrote:
“Pope Benedict XVI has [...]
There are many spots in Rome from where you can take INCREDIBLE photos. Many folks ask me where to go and get the best views…. so here is a brief list – I’m sure you’ll find others!
From the top of the Vittoriano (Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II)
Looking eastward from the Vittoriano, you see the [...]
No doubt one of the most hotly debated topics on any Rome travel board is the question: Do I pay extra and purchase a “skip-the-line” ticket or do I chance it and wait in line to get into the Vatican Museum? There are many stories of 2-3 hours lines to get into the Museum and [...]
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Easter, April 12 this year, is rapidly approaching. I thought this would be a great time to talk about my experience in St. Peter’s last year – and if you’re coming, prepare you for the “scene.” This pictures below were taken at the Easter 2008 Mass.
We had friends visiting from the States and they really wanted [...]
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