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Introducing Sant’Angelo Deluxe: 1,615 sq ft of Luxury in the Heart of Rome

Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment — 1,615 sq ft of luxury in Rome’s historic center. Steps from Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza Navona, and the Vatican. Sleeps up to 6.

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The Kolors at Rocca Maggiore: Assisi Summer Festival, 16–18 July 2026

Three evenings, three artists, one location that has no equal. From 16 to 18 July 2026, the Rocca Maggiore in Assisi becomes the…

July 7, 2026 · 3 min
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Rome rediscovers its past: the Via Botteghe Oscure archaeological area reopens

Beneath the palaces of central Rome, hidden for decades under the cellars of Via Celsa, stands a Roman temple that no one could…

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Esperienze Assisi

Helidon Xhixha in Assisi: six mirror sculptures across the city’s squares

From 24 June to 31 August 2026, the historic centre of Assisi becomes an open-air gallery. Helidon Xhixha, one of the most…

June 24, 2026 · 3 min
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Assisi Summer 2026: art, music and tradition in the year of St Francis

There are years when Assisi is more than a place — it becomes an event in itself. 2026 marks the eighth centenary of St Francis’s…

June 17, 2026 · 3 min
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Underground Rome: the Circus Maximus opens its secrets thanks to PNRR

Beneath the feet of those strolling between the Palatine and Aventine hills lies a world Rome has kept secret for centuries.…

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Julia 2.5: Rome’s new AI assistant that makes city life easier for visitors

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June 9, 2026 · 3 min
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The Mille Miglia returns to Assisi: on June 12 vintage cars parade through the city of Saint Francis

On June 12, 2026, the 1000 Miglia vintage car parade will cross Piazza del Comune in Assisi. A unique experience to enjoy from…

June 3, 2026 · 2 min
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Dawn at Jesolo: what happens on the beach before 8am (and why it’s worth setting an alarm)

There is a version of Jesolo that only exists before eight in the morning: an open beach, golden light, fishermen coming back in.…

June 2, 2026 · 5 min
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June at Deluxe Apartments: Up to 20% Off in Assisi, Jesolo and Rome

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June 2, 2026 · 2 min
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Rome Turns Pink on 31 May: A Practical Guide to the 2026 Giro d’Italia Grande Arrivo

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June 2, 2026 · 5 min
Esperienze Assisi

Bosco di San Francesco: the other half of Assisi few visitors ever see

Everyone comes to Assisi for the Basilica. Few know that just below it lies an unspoiled stretch of Umbrian landscape that’s…

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A Rare Caravaggio in Rome: the Portrait of Maffeo Barberini on Free Display until 21 June

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MasterChef in Assisi: TV Cooking Comes to Piazza Chiesa Nuova

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