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Time Out
7 hours ago
- Time Out
A historic piazza just reopened in Rome after a five-year restoration
Rome 's streets are some of Europe's most historic, but that doesn't mean they're frozen in time. In fact, there are ongoing efforts to preserve and renew some of the Italian capital's older sites – and the recently reopened Piazza Augusto Imperatore is proof of that. The square surrounds the Mausoleum of Augustus, the tomb of Rome's first-ever emperor. Originally built way back in 28 BC, this mausoleum was used as a concert hall throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, but in the 1930s, Mussolini demolished the surrounding mediaeval buildings. Recommended: The best pizzerias in Europe have been crowned for 2025. A €35 million project has been underway to spruce up the square, and the latest stage of restoration is now complete. It was inaugurated in a ceremony on Friday June 6, marking the beginning of the third and final phase of work. The first phase of development was polished off in 2019, and the second phase – creating a circular walkway overlooking the mausoleum – will be finished later this year. Improving the lighting and accessibility to the museum comprises the final phase. In the new piazza, there are two graded slopes that connect the mausoleum's original level with street level, one towards Via Di Ripetta, one towards San Carlo al Corso. At the piazza's centre, there's a cafeteria and a large information point. According to Wanted in Rome, the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri said at the ceremony: 'We are happy to have contributed to the creation of what will become one of the most important focal points in the city of Rome.' You'll find Piazza Augusto Imperatore just a 10-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo and around a 30-minute walk from the Vatican City. Here are .
Euronews
03-06-2025
- Health
- Euronews
World Bicycle Day: How can Rome encourage more people to cycle?
As part of the European Green Deal, Europe hopes to become climate neutral by 2050. Sustainable transport is one of the cornerstones of Europe's green transition, alongside the shift away from fossil fuels. However, making cities less reliant on motor vehicles isn't just beneficial for the environment, it also helps protect public health. World Bicycle Day, celebrated globally on 3 June, highlights the benefits of using a bike as a sustainable means of transport. As far as eco-friendly transport goes, cycling is difficult to beat. But in order to encourage people to opt for a bycicle, it is crucial that the necesseary infrastructure, such as urban cycle route networks, is in place. The urban cyclists' association, Save Cyclists in Rome, which advocates for the safety and rights of the cycling community, regularly monitor city policies on cycling infrastructure development. Their focus includes the "Biciplan Programme," a 154-page document outlining proposed interventions, which was launched by Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri. As part of the plan, several projects are already underway, including the creation of several cycle paths. However, according to Tommaso Grandi, of the Save Cyclists in Rome association, while the proposed plans look promising, "the reality on the ground is more complex." "Much has been done both in terms of cycling kilometres and the number of urban cyclists. But there are also those who try to boycott cycling, which means that development is slower than in other big cities," he said. Grandi added that cyclists often face challenges caused by other road users, particularly motorists, who do not always comply with road rules. The activist said double-parking and texting while driving are two major obstacles to cyclists in Italy and believes stricter law enforcement and increased checks are necessary for drivers. "If a citizen from Amsterdam or Copenhagen were to visit Rome, they would find themselves completely disoriented," Grandi said. Other large metropolitan cities, such as Paris, have also ramped up the development of its cycling infrastructure in recent years. "The reality is that all cities today should focus on bicycles as a means of everyday transport," Grandi continued. According to him, "a coexistence between cyclists, pedestrians and motorists needs to be created." Grandi emphasised that while many people believe a car may get them to their location more quickly, cycling may be a faster mode of transportation in a city, particularly for short to medium distances. "It is true that distances are long in Rome, but on average each trip does not exceed five-six kilometres," he said. "Among other things, the data tell us that the average speed by bicycle is much higher than by car, even taking into account the time lost looking for a parking space."
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
ROME — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them 'in order to learn, understand and decide things together.' One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upward of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the 'serious but passionate responsibility' to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Wearing his formal papal garb, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: 'With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.' 'By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!' he said. The former Robert Prevost replaced Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near a beloved icon of the Madonna.
Rhyl Journal
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
Pope declares ‘I am Roman' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
Pope Leo waves upon his arrival at the Arch Basilica of St John Lateran where he will preside over a Mass (Andrew Medichini/AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Pope Leo declared himself a Roman as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope was formally taking possession of two papal basilicas in the Eternal City, a formality that serves to ceremonially introduce Leo to his Roman flock, on Sunday. One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected on May 8 was bishop of Rome. Pope Leo is greeted by Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri at the foot of Capitoline Hill, in Rome (Riccardo De Luca/AP) Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St John Lateran and St Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to city hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upwards of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the 'serious but passionate responsibility' to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Pope Leo is greeted by Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri at the foot of Capitoline Hill, in Rome (Riccardo De Luca/AP) Wearing his formal papal garb, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St Augustine in saying: 'With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.' 'By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!' he said. Leo, 69, the former Robert Prevost, replaced Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, who died April 21 and is buried at St Mary Major, near a beloved icon of the Madonna.
Globe and Mail
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them 'in order to learn, understand and decide things together.' One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upwards of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the 'serious but passionate responsibility' to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Wearing his formal papal garb, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: 'With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.' 'By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!' he said. The former Robert Prevost replaced Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near a beloved icon of the Madonna.
