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  1. Rome declares security ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum to protect tourists amid violent crime incidents

    Rome’s ancient Colosseum, where gladiators were once gored by wild animals to the delight of cheering crowds, has…
    #Italy #Europe #Europa #EU #Rome #Colosseum #Giannini
    europesays.com/italy/44955/

  2. Overwhelming from every angle. Standing in the shadow of the Colosseum is a reminder of very gladiatorial combat, every animal hunt, and the way that for many generations the centre of Roman power could feel condensed in this very place.

    #AncientRome #Colosseum

  3. 💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🏛️⚽ Students at #Rome’s Cavour High School, just steps from the #Colosseum, had long whispered about hidden rooms beneath the gym floor. 🤫

    After they explored the #tunnels and alerted #Latin teacher Claudia Marino, archaeologists confirmed a 2nd century Roman villa called #Domus Liceo Cavour with frescoed walls, #mosaics, and even older #graffiti. 🏠

    👉 livescience.com/archaeology/ro

    #archaeology #history #ancientrome #teens #excavation #italy #highschool #discovery

  4. Don’t Make These Mistakes in Rome (+ What I Didn’t Expect)

    Rome is one of those cities that feels like it should be easy to plan — until you actually get there. There’s so much to see, everything feels important, and it’s very easy to either: overpack your scheduleor feel like you’re missing something After spending time there, a few things became really clear — both in terms of mistakes to avoid and things that genuinely surprised me. If you’re planning a trip, here’s what I’d keep in mind. This post contains affiliate links. […]

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