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Rome celebrates its 2,779th birthday with a grand parade through the Eternal City

Rome celebrates its 2,779th birthday with a grand parade through the Eternal City

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Rome inaugurates a 13-metre high replica of the ancient Colossus of Constantine.

Rome inaugurates a 13-metre high replica of the ancient Colossus of Constantine.

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Rome celebrates its 2,777th birthday today with a grand parade through the Eternal City #NatalediRoma

Rome celebrates its 2,777th birthday today with a grand parade through the Eternal City #NatalediRoma

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Rome’s beautiful rose garden, on the slopes of the Aventine Hill, is in full bloom.

Rome’s beautiful rose garden, on the slopes of the Aventine Hill, is in full bloom.

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The Colossus of Constantine, reconstructed in its full 12-metre height, soon to go on display at the Capitoline Museums in Rome.

The Colossus of Constantine, reconstructed in its full 12-metre height, soon to go on display at the Capitoline Museums in Rome.

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Rome’s rose garden on the Aventine Hill reopened today - earlier than usual - and will stay open for free every day until 14 June.

Rome’s rose garden on the Aventine Hill reopened today - earlier than usual - and will stay open for free every day until 14 June.

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Caesar is dead! Rome re-enacts the funeral procession of Julius Caesar who was stabbed to death on this day in 44 BC. #IdesOfMarch

Caesar is dead! Rome re-enacts the funeral procession of Julius Caesar who was stabbed to death on this day in 44 BC. #IdesOfMarch

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In a time-honoured spring tradition, Rome fills the Spanish Steps with hundreds of azaleas.

In a time-honoured spring tradition, Rome fills the Spanish Steps with hundreds of azaleas.

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Rome bids farewell to Pope Francis

Rome bids farewell to Pope Francis

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According to tradition, Venice was founded on this day in 421, when the first cornerstone was laid at the church of San Giacometto.

According to tradition, Venice was founded on this day in 421, when the first cornerstone was laid at the church of San Giacometto.

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Tourists lie down and sit on travertine marble slabs outside the Colosseum in the new public space designed by Italian architectural firm Stefano Boeri Interiors.

Tourists lie down and sit on travertine marble slabs outside the Colosseum in the new public space designed by Italian architectural firm Stefano Boeri Interiors.

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Commuters file past Ancient Roman remains in the new subway station at the Colosseum

Commuters file past Ancient Roman remains in the new subway station at the Colosseum

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The Band of the Welsh Guards, joined in Rome by Italy’s Brigata Sassari Band, performed ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA as crowds waited at the Colosseum for the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla. 🇬🇧🇮🇹

The Band of the Welsh Guards, joined in Rome by Italy’s Brigata Sassari Band, performed ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA as crowds waited at the Colosseum for the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla. 🇬🇧🇮🇹

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Rome’s rose garden is in full bloom, a beautiful oasis on the Aventine Hill.

Rome’s rose garden is in full bloom, a beautiful oasis on the Aventine Hill.

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After being hidden away for the last seven months, Rome unveils the restored fountain by Giacomo della Porta in front of the Pantheon.

After being hidden away for the last seven months, Rome unveils the restored fountain by Giacomo della Porta in front of the Pantheon.

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Florence mayor Dario Nardella watches the Martinella bell ring out from Palazzo Vecchio as it did on this day 79 years ago to mark the liberation of the city from Nazi occupation.

Florence mayor Dario Nardella watches the Martinella bell ring out from Palazzo Vecchio as it did on this day 79 years ago to mark the liberation of the city from Nazi occupation.

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Rome unveils the new-look Piazza Augusto Imperatore at the Mausoleum of Augustus

Rome unveils the new-look Piazza Augusto Imperatore at the Mausoleum of Augustus

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On this day five years ago, Italy woke up in lockdown. How it looked at the Colosseum:

On this day five years ago, Italy woke up in lockdown. How it looked at the Colosseum:

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Easter Sunday at the Spanish Steps in Rome

Easter Sunday at the Spanish Steps in Rome

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Caravaggio was born on this day in 1571. The Cerasi Chapel in Rome’s Church of Santa Maria del Popolo is home to two masterpieces by the Baroque master: The Crucifixion of St Peter and The Conversion of St Paul.

Caravaggio was born on this day in 1571. The Cerasi Chapel in Rome’s Church of Santa Maria del Popolo is home to two masterpieces by the Baroque master: The Crucifixion of St Peter and The Conversion of St Paul.

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