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On Good Friday the Pope leads a solemn torchlit procession, the Via Crucis, from the Colosseum to Monte Palatino. It reenacts the 14 Stations of the Cross, from Jesus' death sentence to the placement of his body in the tomb.
 Held annually in March, when nice days exceed hot days and the herds of tourists haven’t arrived yet, Rome Marathon attracts more and more runners each year. On March 21 2010, when the last version of Rome Marathon – or to be exact, Maratona di Roma – took place, more than 15,000 runners showed up...
Began in the Middle Ages, the Roman Carnival, however, saw its maximum splendour after the election of Pope Paul II, who, after the transfer of the papal residence at the Palazzo Venezia, moved to the historical centre, and in particular on via Lata (now Via del Corso ), most of the carnival celebrations. The Commedia dell'arte, mask parades, Agonal Games, carnival floats, jousts and tournaments, the highly anticipated Berber horse races and the “moccoletti” attracted the entire population, but also pilgrims and curious people from around the world. With the arrival of the House of Savoy in Rome in 1870, the Carnival began to decline, especially because of the many incidents that occurred during the games and of the many people who were wounded... |
22 Apr 2011 The Grifi House 9.15pm
17 Apr 2010 Circo Massimo