Tag Archives: ANSA

Italy News – Trevi Fountain in Rome Drained for Repairs

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Margie Miklas

One of the most well-known and most photographed landmarks in Rome is the Trevi Fountain. It had been reported in June that part of its facade was falling and the Italian government had announced that it would need to be … Continue reading →

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News from Italy – Another Unusual Law

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Margie Miklas

As much as I love Italy, some of their laws are very different. Today the Supreme Court in Italy, their Court of Cassation, ruled that it is a crime to offend a man by telling him that he has “no … Continue reading →

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Rome’s Colosseum Considers Limiting Visitors

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Margie Miklas

ANSA reports today that the Colosseum is considering limiting the numbers of tourists to 6000 at any one time. Other tourist attractions in Italy have limited visitors, most notably the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where only 30 people are allowed … Continue reading →