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Trevi Fountain Access Rules and Visiting Changes in 2025 (Hours, Entry & Fines)

If you’re planning a trip to Rome in 2025, the Trevi Fountain will almost certainly be…

Sperlonga: Lazio’s Prettiest Beach Town, Known as the Italian Greece

Sperlonga feels like a corner of Greece in Italy. White houses line the hill, fishing boats…

Where Italians Really Go on Vacation

Every August, Italy changes. Cities like Florence and Rome empty out, shop shutters close, and even…

Did you know Florence has its own “Statue of Liberty”?

When most people think of the Statue of Liberty, their mind goes straight to New York…

The Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany

Not every place on this list is quiet. Not every one is “undiscovered.” Some are packed…

Tourist damages painting at Uffizi Gallery

Tourist Damages 17th-Century Painting at Uffizi Gallery While Taking a Selfie Date: June 21, 2025 In…

How to visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: ticket prices, timetables and reservations

The Uffizi Gallery started out as something totally different. Back in 1560, Cosimo I de’ Medici…

Can You Take Pictures in the Sistine Chapel? The Real Reason Behind the Ban

Can you take pictures in the Sistine Chapel? Many travelers are surprised to learn the answer…

The Smart Way to Visit Vatican City in 2025: A Complete and Honest Guide

If There’s One Place You Should See at Least Once, It’s Vatican City. You don’t need…

Piazzale Michelangelo: Florence’s Most Stunning Viewpoint

Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the best places to see Florence from above. It’s about a…