The Colosseum Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

Uncover the Colosseum’s Epic Past of Glory, Combat, and Survival

"While the Colosseum stands, Rome shall stand; when the Colosseum falls, Rome shall fall; when Rome falls, the world shall fall" - Venerable Bede

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• The Colosseum Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

• What are the Best Day Trips from Venice?

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• Around The Web: The Chambers of Wonder; The Trevi Fountain;

  Italy’s Most Picturesque Fishing Village and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: Sciacca is a historic coastal town in southwestern Sicily

• Food in Italy: Turn Plain Rice into Something Special with This Simple Technique

• Extra: Ancient Rome in 3D - NOW and THEN views

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The Colosseum Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

The Roman Colosseum has a long and rich history. From the times when it was used as a gladiatorial arena and witnessed staged hunts with thousands of wild beasts to today, it has seen the Roman Empire rise to its greatest splendor… and dwindle and disappear. It is said that up to 400,000 people met their end on the sands of the arena, as did one million wild animals of many different species

Road to Colosseum from Roman Forum in Rome, Italy - Shutterstock

What are the Best Day Trips from Venice?

Venice is full of canals, bridges, and beautiful old buildings. But once you’ve walked through St Mark’s Square, taken a gondola ride, and explored the small streets, you might want a change of scenery. The good news is that there are many great places to visit just a short train or boat ride away.

From quiet islands known for glass and lace, to lively towns with Roman history or mountain views, you don’t have to travel far to see more of what northern Italy has to offer. Whether you’re into art, food, nature, or history, these day trips can give you a fresh experience without the need for an overnight stay

Cityscape of Verona – Shutterstock

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Italy Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Around The Web

The Chambers of Wonder

Entering the House-Museum of Maestro Lo Muscio is like opening the wardrobe of the Chronicles of Narnia and being catapulted into a magical place that opens a door to another dimension...

The Trevi Fountain

The most famous of the Roman fountains: a jewel of water and stone The terminal part of the Vergine aqueduct, the only one of the ancient aqueducts continuously in use to this day, the Trevi Fountain it is the best known of the Roman fountains

San Nicola in Carcere

The church of San Nicola in Carcere (St Nicholas in Prison) is built into the remains of three ancient temples, which stood in what was once the Forum Holitorium (Vegetable Market)

Roman Baths of Caracalla

The Roman Baths of Caracalla were built in the 3rd century and named after emperor Caracalla who commissioned the building of the enormous bathhouse complex together with his father, emperor Septimius Severus. This was one of the largest buildings in Roman times together with the Colosseum

Tiber Island

Whenever you take a stroll around Rome, it feels like travelling back in time. But, as this particular site confirms once again, the more you go back in time, the more history becomes mixed with myth, until the legends of the past eventually take over. Tiber Island is a place rich in history and, as you will soon discover, definitely worth a visit

Italy’s Most Picturesque Fishing Village

Each wave that crashes against Vernazza’s rocky shore seems to echo centuries of Ligurian tradition. With its candy-coloured houses clinging to dramatic cliffs, this village is the very image of coastal charm. Founded around the year 1000, Vernazza has always been shaped by the sea—from fishing and olive oil to trade and defence.

Today, it’s one of the brightest gems of the Cinque Terre. While other towns draw larger crowds, Vernazza feels timeless. Its small harbour is framed by a watchtower and a historic church, its backstreets hum with trattorias and gelato shops, and its paths lead to terraced vineyards overlooking the sea. In Vernazza, the beauty is real, and the pace is slow

Vernazza, Cinque terre - Shutterstock

🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste: Where is the famous Kylemore Abbey located?

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From Social Media

Sciacca is a historic coastal town in southwestern Sicily, known for its vibrant fishing industry, thermal baths, and stunning Mediterranean views

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Turn Plain Rice into Something Special with This Simple Technique

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Ancient Rome in 3D - NOW and THEN views

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