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.