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10 Authentic Dishes to Enjoy in Rome, Italy

Traditional meals and delicacies to savor in the Eternal City. These dishes are a must to sample to experience true Roman cooking.

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The Churches of Rome, Italy: Sant'Ignazio

This beautiful Baroque church is worth a visit for its amazing trompe l'oeil frescoes. Part of the Jesuit center of Rome, Sant'Ignazio is rich with historical significance and beautiful artwork.

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The Churches of Rome, Italy: San Pietro in Vincoli

A guide to visiting one of the Eternal City's most important churches. Religious relics and one of Michelangelo's most powerful sculptural works make San Pietro in Vincoli worth a visit.

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Sunset over the Roman Colosseum

One of the most incredible times to visit the Colosseum in Rome, Italy is at dusk. These photos track the transition to night around one of the most famous sites in the world, visited by millions of tourists annually.

10 Sculptures One Must See in Rome, Italy

When visiting Rome, Italy, be sure to see these ten works of sculptural art. From ancient Roman marbles to famous works of Bernini and Michelangelo, they are some of the greatest artistic treasures of the Western world.

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The Cats of the Protestant Cemetery in Rome, Italy

Since 1850, Rome's stray cats have found sanctuary within the peaceful greenery of the Protestant Cemetery. You can learn how to help them at http://www.igattidellapiramide.it/ and be sure to visit their home when in Rome.