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![Luxury v squalor as Rome slips into degradation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Luxury v squalor as Rome slips into degradation
New York Times: Streets overflow with garbage, while hotels shine with ornate gold.
![Ask your husband how often he thinks about the Roman Empire – the answer might surprise you](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ask your husband how often he thinks about the Roman Empire – the answer might surprise you
A viral social media post has revealed the hidden obsession of men the world over...
![Eataly: A foodie's guide to authentic Italian dining](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Eataly: A foodie's guide to authentic Italian dining
Cream-free Carbonara and other Roman revolutions on a plate.
![Tourist caught climbing into Trevi Fountain to fill up her water bottle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourist caught climbing into Trevi Fountain to fill up her water bottle
Exploring Rome is thirsty work from the looks of a video on TikTok.
![Elon Musk to fight Mark Zuckerberg in ‘ancient Roman setting’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Elon Musk to fight Mark Zuckerberg in ‘ancient Roman setting’
Musk wrote that 'everything done will pay respect to the past and present of Italy.'
![$2.73 for an extra teaspoon? Italian restaurant adds outrageous charge to couple's bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$2.73 for an extra teaspoon? Italian restaurant adds outrageous charge to couple's bill
The travellers were appalled to see an additional charge on their bill.
![Cruise ship drifts into ocean after being torn from dock by strong winds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cruise ship drifts into ocean after being torn from dock by strong winds
Gusting winds of up to 58km/h pulled the ship away from the dock.
![An inside look at Rome's newest luxury hotel, where old meets new](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
An inside look at Rome's newest luxury hotel, where old meets new
With gorgeous rooftop bar and luxurious Roman bath, Six Senses Rome is worth the splurge.
![Tourist’s 'deeply embarrassing' excuse for defacing Colosseum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourist’s 'deeply embarrassing' excuse for defacing Colosseum
The man issued a publicly after a five-day manhunt from Italian Police.
![Sacred spot where Julius Caesar was stabbed opens to the public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sacred spot where Julius Caesar was stabbed opens to the public
Four temples from ancient Rome have been opened to the public for the first time.
![Aussie warns women what not to wear in Rome](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aussie warns women what not to wear in Rome
The unlucky tourist was banned from several iconic buildings and attractions.
![Pope Francis in hospital with 'respiratory infection'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pope Francis in hospital with 'respiratory infection'
The 86-year-old pontiff has had difficulty breathing in recent days.
![Iconic religious attraction in Rome to start charging visitors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iconic religious attraction in Rome to start charging visitors
You'll soon need your wallet to visit this famous building.
![Fake Roman ‘gladiators’ arrested for aggressive tourist trap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fake Roman ‘gladiators’ arrested for aggressive tourist trap
Tourists are usually the troublemakers in Italy, but not this time.
![Hidden Rome: Seven tours to uncover the city's secret sights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hidden Rome: Seven tours to uncover the city's secret sights
There's plenty more to see beyond the Eternal City's tourist favourites.
![Heads will roll: American tourist smashed ancient busts in Vatican City rage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heads will roll: American tourist smashed ancient busts in Vatican City rage
The man flew into a fury after being told he couldn't personally meet the pope.
!['Level of the river is so low': Italy's drought exposes ancient imperial bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Level of the river is so low': Italy's drought exposes ancient imperial bridge
Worst drought in 70 years has revealed the piers of Nero's Bridge.
![Italy announces quirky new rule for tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Italy announces quirky new rule for tourists
Breath mints may become a travel essential for those exploring Italy.
![The 10 worst places for pickpockets in the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The 10 worst places for pickpockets in the world
Keep an eye on your backpack while travelling around these popular spots.
![8½ things Italians want tourists to stop doing - or face fines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
8½ things Italians want tourists to stop doing - or face fines
When in Rome… Don't do any of these.
![Major European government on brink of collapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Major European government on brink of collapse
Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation to the president.