The romantic remains are certainly more memorable than a box of chocolates.

Twenty people were injured when an escalator full of football fans malfunctioned.

The cut to services will reduce competition to the increasingly popular holiday hotspot.

Other deals include London return for $1099 and Bali return for $599.

Who would have thought stripping at Italy's tomb of the unknown soldier was a bad idea?

Rome boasts endless treasures, but its civic inertia and transport lure few repeat visits.

An Australian tourist was exploring Rome when she fell victim to a common trick... twice.

Four surprising facts about Italy's Eternal City.

Return economy fares to Europe are selling for $999 and business class is under $4000.

Rome's sad Christmas Tree is to be recycled, carved up into souvenirs.

Taking a dip in the Rome's fountains can cost you $372.

Kiwi praises current crop of vaulters after third-place finish at Rome meet.

But not all are rushing to get their fill of Big Macs and McChicken sandwiches.

Veterans' groups say the tourist attraction, which includes a Santa's Grotto, a sleigh pulled by reindeer figures and a forlorn-looking donkey, is disrespectful to the soldiers who fought and died at Monte Cassino in 1944.

Many gay activists are cheering Charamsa's action, heralding him as a Vatican whistleblower.

Rome's Trevi fountain has been restored and the results are beaming from the breast of Oceanus.

Italian Government commits over $30 million to restoring historic Rome arena.

Phoebe Falconer visits a museum with a difference on the grimy side of Rome.

Urinal sound effects aside, a quirky tour guide provides a rich experience of the Vatican Museums, says Shandelle Battersby.