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Michelangelo's last frescoes restored

The Vatican has spent over three million euros restoring the last frescoes ever painted by Michelangelo which may have unveiled a new self-portrait by the Renaissance genius.

La Lollo shows off her snaps

Italian movie icon Gina Lollobrigida will be showing off her lesser-known but greatly praised talents as a photographer with a sweeping retrospective that opens Friday in Rome.

First zebra born in Rome in 10 years

Rome zoo is celebrating after a zebra foal was born there for the first time in over ten years.

Sperlonga, small is beautiful

This haven on the Lazio coast, beloved of celebrities ancient and modern, captivates Gillian Price

Rome show charts 125 years of dazzling Bulgari designs

The extraordinary designs and distinctive style of Bulgari are spotlighted in a new show celebrating 125 years since the Italian jewellers opened its first shop in Rome.

Vatican completes work on hidden Michelangelo masterpiece

Pope Benedict XVI is to unveil a hidden Michelangelo masterpiece restored to its former glory during a private ceremony at the start of July.

Henry VIII divorce letter reproduced

An Italian publisher has produced a scaled-down replica of the massive petition written by English lords in 1530 to try to persuade the pope to let Henry VIII get a divorce.

Giotto show huge success, extended till end of July

A major show on Giotto and his groundbreaking impact on 14th-century art has proved such a hit that its run has been extended till the end of July, Rome officials said.

Gaddafi 'rockstar welcome' slammed

Politicians across the divide on Wednesday slammed the Italian government's ''rockstar welcome'' of Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi in light of his human rights record.