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The construction of the new railway line connecting Naples to Bari with the high speed trains, have uncovered numerous archaeological finds. After the recent new discoveries of immense and great historical value were brought to light this week. One of great impact is that of  a village dating back to the Copper Age in the locality of Gaudello, a paved stretch of the ancient Appian Way located in Maddaloni and a sanctuary from the Hellenistic-Roman era, rich in votive materials, found in Ponte. Also there have been other incredible discoveries a Roman villa in Solopaca and numerous burial objects that belong to the Campania culture. In addition various bronze and terracotta vases and instruments have been found during the excavations of the railway line, and for sure there will be more archaeological discoveries in the future as the completion of the railway line is predicated for 2028. 

At the Florence archaeological museum up until the 7th April 2025 on show Four extraordinary Etruscan painted slabs. These four incredible discoveries miraculously entire dated around the end of the 6th century BC. The museum also Offers the opportunity to uncover some of the most fascinating ancient civilisations in Italy, The Etruscan covered a large areas of the Italian peninsula from the Campania region and Umbria and Tuscany also evidence further north following the Tyrrhenian coast. There is still so much to uncover about this ancient civilisation,  there language only few scholars can put together part of the language, so through the archaeological discoveries one can start to complete a  jigsaw puzzle of these people. The Etruscans were also believed to be an indigenous population, and the  evidence of a culture that is identifiably Etruscan dates as far back to the period of 900 BC. 

the museum is located in P.za della SS. Annunziata, 9b, 50121 Florence 
 
 

 
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Tarquinia the famous Montetozzi necropolis's discovery of a painted tomb chamber dated back to the 5th century BC. The paintings show scenes of music and dance, and a metallurgical workshop one of its kind, this shows that the Etruscan were well advanced in this camp. Everyday in Italy there is a new archaeological discovery for us all to understand more about our ancestors and their history intime. 

The coliseum has opened to the public After eight months of restoration work funded ( loan ) by the PNR  for the Schola of the heralds at Circus Maximus opened to the public on the southern side of the Palatine today. 

Today 20th January 2025 Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration will be held in Washington. With a special invitation our Italian premier Giorgia Meloni will be attending representing Italy, this shows the respect and  regard that America has for our country. 

17th January 2025 a New discovery in Pompeii of a large thermal complex of a rich private domus area. This discovery uncovers even more how the rich and privileged of Pompeii lived to also impress their guests. 
https://www.artribune.com/arti-visive/archeologia-arte-antica/2025/01/scoperta-pompei-terme-domus-privata-regio-ix/

Italian Prosecco beats the French rival after years that their sparking wine has ranked top number one in the USA.
Thanks to the quality and care Italy's is now the driving force of Prosecco, and number one in the USA. 

Travel show in Naples Italy the BMT - Mediterranean Tourism Exchange 2025 from the 13th of March until the 15th, 

The forth Holy Door opened today 01st January at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at 1700hrs jubilee 2025 

From the team at Italy limousine news we wish everyone a very happy new year 2025 and see you all soon in Italy. 

The Vasari Corridor connecting the uffizzi gallery to the Pitti palace has re opened after 8 years of intense restotation work costing over 11million euros. This amazing opening for the first time will allow the public to walk the secret passage this corridor that once served as a private pathway for Florence’s Medici family and the super elite. 
Important that for 2025 all sites tickets are to be pre booked in advance 

https://www.uffizi.it/en/tickets

the opening of 2025 will be celebrated in Piazza del Plebiscito, for everyone to enjoy great music a lots of Italian musical artists. The show  Begins at 2030 and is also dedicated to Pino Daniele celebrating his music being 10 years since his death. 

Sorrento Correale Museum admire the un published virtual reconstruction of the ancient town of Sorrento. In addition you can discover the new finds at the archaeological sector of the museum.  https://www.museocorreale.it/
Opening hours 

09:00 - 18:00 Tuesday to Saturday 

09:00 - 13:00 | every Sunday 

Georgia Meloni has been awarded by the Us political newspaper "Politico" as the most powerful person in Europe. 
Elon Musk the riches man in the world quote  if you want to talk to someone in Europe the number you dial belongs to Giorgia Meloni."

In Europe Italy is considered one of the safest countries to visit along with Greece, Norway and Ireland, and further north Iceland. 

Top 5 locations considered a must do if travelling to Italy. 1 Ravello  amalfi coast, Campania  2.alberobello Puglia 3.Matera Basilicata  4.San Gimignano Tuscany 5 Vernazza Liguria . One must Experience  these 5 incredibly interesting regions of Italy. 

This week in sorrento municipal hall a book and video on the reproduction of the ancient vessel of the Apostle Peter constructed by the Antico Cantiere del Legno Aprea was presented on the 6th December.  The boat, was donated to Pope Francis, and today the vessel is located at the entrance to the Vatican Museum, named everyone's boat 

For the first time on show for the everyone to see a portrait painted by The baroque master Caravaggio of Pope Urban VIII is exhibited at the National gallery of Ancient art in Rome up until the 23rd February 2025 

San casciano dei Bagni Tuscany an archaeological excavation has unveiled an amazing selection of treasures found at an ancient thermal bath probally dates back to the 2nd century BC. Will be possible to visit the museum in 2026 located in San casciano dei bagni, and admire this Etruscan / Roman finding. 

Venice daily entrance ticket a local tax paid to the city of €5 will be applied to all day trippers from Friday to Saturday and all public holidays starting from the 18th April until the end of July. Whether our news team agree or not it's something to look out for that other major tourist cities do not take Venice as a role model. 

The opening evening at the scala of Milan theatre like every year to celebrate the new season 2024/2025,  on 07th December the city's patron saint Sant'Ambrogio. This year the opera is titled the force of destiny Music of Giuseppe Verdi. 

In Italy it is no longer allowed to access your rental property by using the access key. From December 2024  It is requested that all owners or hosts of the B&B or rental property must verify the guests identity with a valid document. 

comming to Italy next year will not effect the rest of italy remember that the Jubliee is held in Rome not all of Italy.

These are the official prices that you can buy direct from the Uffizi website. You can find the low season costs 
From the 10th January until the 20th February - 10th November until the 20th December  for only 12€ 

High season 
21st December until the 09th January  - 21st February until the 09th November 
25 €

https://www.uffizi.it/

01st December entrance to Pompeii archaeological site is free, each first Sunday of the month. 

Every year celebrating the 08th December Italy's fire fighter are the first to pay their respect to the statue of the Virgin Mary in Rome piazza Mignanelli. Later on that day at 4pm Pope Francesco arrives accompanied by the mayor of Rome and citizens to celebrate the Immaculate conception. 

2024 November The re opening of the Basilica to the public after the collapse due to the earthquake of 1997. You can now return and visit this incredible building in the heart of Umbria. And, admire the great restoration work done to bringing back the entire beauty of the basilica of St Francis Assisi. 

Vico Equense 30th November 2024 Christmas lights ceremony this evening for everyone to enjoy the atmosphere of the holiday season. 

Positano during the winter months one can visit villa Romana  which was buried under the ashes of the great volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD, from 2018 open to the public to admire and discover another archaeological treasure in Italy. 

Winter Opening hours from the 01st November until the 31st March Monday to Sunday 1000am until 4pm 

https://youtu.be/jEGs4YaITIg?feature=shared

real time from sorrento 1800hrs ready for the holiday season blessing to everyone world wide from the team at Italy limousine 

Salerno holiday season artistic illumination in its 15th year will be showing  from the 01st November until the 06th January. 
You will be able to admire the captivating installation of lights with a variety of festive themes. This year you will also have the opportunity to see everything  from the ferris wheel Birds Eye view. 
Salerno Campania 2024 winter wonderland of lights 

Christmas city 2024  in Italy this year is Arezzo this incredibly beautiful town in the Tuscany region, will host a variety of events cuisine, art culture & music and games all related to the period of Christmas. From the 16th November until the 06th January 

The magical street of San Gregorio Armeno in Naples offers everyone the opportunity to discover the artisan shops and the famous Neapolitan nativity works of art for this Christmas!  go visit this part of Naples encountering tradition and story. 

The trevi fountain in Rome is undergoing restoration work, so that it will be ready for the jubilee  held in Rome next year 2025. In the meantime an artificial water Bath is being used to allow everyone to throw their wish coin, and last week €5000 euros was collected and given to the caritas for charitable work to assist the poor of Rome. 

pompeii update news from
the 15th november 2024  all tickets are nominative and can be bought online via the official site ( ticketone) 
or on site demonstrating your identity card or passport.

Travel tips for the best Top winter locations to visit in Italy.  Rome is a great place to visit during the winter period, one can tour the Vatican and the coliseum also the City of Naples where you can discover Pompeii or Sorrento. Then another location is Florence during the winter enjoy the museums Accademia and the uffizzi. 

Sorrento Local news 
Its this time of year the Christmas tree lightning will be on the 23rd of November 2024 in piazza Tasso 
Follow us direct that day

https://youtu.be/jEGs4YaITIg?feature=shared

Visiting Mount Vesuvius in Winter 
The month of November December 
January, February
Open from 0900am until 3pm
Tickets can be bought online direct from the official site 

National Vesuvius park site for tickets and times

Jubilee 2025 the Opening of the holy door at St Peter’s basilica will be on the 24th December 
Don’t miss this important event that will be transmitted world wide. Italy limousine will be there to pay tribute to the comming event in Rome 

Pompeii winter opening hours from the month of November up until March the Opening hours are from 0900 until 5pm NB last entrance is at 3:30pm

Official site to buy your tickets for Pompeii 

https://www.ticketone.it/en/artist/scavi-pompei/

Giorgia meloni congratulates the new president of the United States trump they are two countries linked by a long and strong friendship that has always tied them together,  Italy limousine joins and wishes president Trump good work