Daily Archives: December 9, 2011

Photo of the Week: A Pope and his Popemobile

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Piazza Spagna yesterday, December 8th, to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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This Weekend in Rome: December 9-11

Friday: Fabio Zeppetella brings his Quartet tonight to AlexanderPlatz, Italy’s oldest jazz club, and located right here in Rome’s Prati neighborhood. The show starts at 10:30, and costs 15 euro for a monthly membership (which gains you entrance to shows … Continue reading

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A Very Large Pine Tree in Piazza San Pietro

With the help of some hard-hatted men and a large crane, the 2011 Christmas tree is now up in St. Peter’s Square! Although the 30 meter tree was raised on Tuesday, it will remain dark until it is officially inaugurated … Continue reading

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