Italy in the News

Italy in the News

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News: Rome to let tourists see Colosseum Underground

5/27/10 − USA Today >

"Tourists will soon be able to visit the underground of the Colosseum, where gladiators once prepared for fights and lions and tigers were caged before entertaining a bloodthirsty public."  View Article

News: Rome is stepping outside its ancient walls

5/23/10 − Deutsche Welle >

"Rome is stepping outside its ancient walls into art's future. The MAXXI, the country's first national museum dedicated to contemporary art, opens at the end of May. It was designed by star Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid."  View Article

News: Female priest ordained in Italy by rebel Catholics

5/23/10 − guardian.co.uk >

" Female priest ordained in Italy by rebel Catholics"  View Article