Erica Firpo
Travel and Lifestyle Writer at Freelance
journalist, podcast host & founder of Ciao Bella 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy ✨contributor @washingtonpost @fathomwaytogo, @forbestravel CN Traveller, T+L, more
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2 days ago |
afar.com | Erica Firpo
Rome is no stranger to over-the-top events unfolding in real time. But when a Pope dies, the Eternal City immediately enters the spotlight—and it will be even more so since this year is already a Jubilee Year, a once-every-quarter-century Catholic tradition. Over the next few weeks (yes, this an epic weeks-spanning event), Rome, already a spiritual fulcrum, will become a nexus of pilgrims, press, politicians, and protocol, and of tennis fans for the Italian Open, taking place May 6 to 18, 2025.
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6 days ago |
afar.com | Erica Firpo
There is nothing quite like standing eye to eye with the Temple of Hera at Tavole Palatine—a 6th-century BCE Greek temple in the Basilicata countryside. In front of me are 15 massive Doric columns and a bunch of brush, and the only noise is the whirl of occasional cars passing along the strada statale.
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Jan 15, 2025 |
yahoo.com | Erica Firpo
The Bell Tower or Campanile, designed by Giotto in 1334, is emblematic of the city of Florence. Looming over the Duomo and the Baptistery at nearly 280 feet, the free-standing tower is arguably the most eloquent example of 14th-century Gothic architecture in the city, and is visible from just about every vantage point. The climb to the top up 414 steep and narrow steps is challenging, and it’s not for claustrophobics, but the views from the top are knock-out.
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Jan 15, 2025 |
cntraveler.com | Erica Firpo |Nicky Swallow
Our top recommendations for the best things to do in Florence, Italy, with pictures and travel tips from the editors at Condé Nast Traveler. Find fun things to do, best places to visit, unusual things to do, and more for couples, adults, and kids.
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Dec 26, 2024 |
afar.com | Erica Firpo
Whether you’re planning to travel to Rome in 2025 or are looking for alternatives within Italy, consider this your Jubilee travel survival guide, including key dates and celebrations, and how to avoid the crowds.
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