Rome is a city of secrets. Behind beaten-up facades are sprawling gardens and sparkling palaces. Palazzo Colonna may be the most jaw-dropping of them all. Rooms drip with art, and the private apartments of Princess Isabelle are packed with treasures.

For a new study, archaeologists attempted to answer age-old questions about Rome’s roads, including how connected the capital was and whether current motorways trace Roman routes

The Roman Empire's vast road network favored Constantinople as a key overland travel hub, a study says, yet experts argue Rome remained the true center of power.

Here are Sheen’s most significant moments in the Eternal City, where he completed his doctorate, was consecrated a bishop, and attended Vatican II.

For the first time in centuries, members of the public can admire what is believed to be ancient Rome’s largest fresco and mosaic complex. This week, officials in the Italian capital unveiled the recently restored Painted City fresco and the Great Mosaic.

The best hotels in Rome complement the Eternal City’s rich tapestry of art, culture and cuisine. With a hospitality scene that has just hit its stride, this city seemingly debuts new hotels each month. In the midst of 2025’s year-long Jubilee events ...

Rome has no shortage of headline acts. The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican draw the crowds, while areas such as Trastevere and Monti tend to dominate the neighbourhood chat. A recent global ranking has looked elsewhere,

Rome’s Colosseum glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign, hours before closing after a 22-year-old worker died installing new lights. View on euronews