Don’t Miss This: The Once-in-a-Generation Tradition Transforming Rome This Year

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Once every 25 years, the epicenter of the Catholic faith becomes an even greater pilgrimage destination for the world’s faithful, with a Holy Year. Jubilees have been part of Church tradition since the 1300’s, held at 25-year intervals so that every generation can participate in at least one Holy Year. Jubilee 2025 is celebrated throughout Rome, the Vatican City and even across Italy, starting at Christmas 2024 and ending at Epiphany (after the 12 days of Christmas; January 6), 2026. This...

This Hotel Gives You Access to Rome's Gardens and Private Villas with Top Horticulturalists

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Rome’s iconic history, culture, and ‘dolce vita’ come to life in its green spaces, and one of the city’s luxury hotels is letting guests immerse themselves in some of its legendary gardens and access private villas guided by local horticultural experts. Imagine visiting the renowned Borghese, Vatican and Tivoli gardens as well as some of the Eternal City’s private homes with the most exceptional floral displays, and even meeting the owners! The Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese has arranged for guests to have...