Rome

Laura Allsop chronicles the controversial plans, which have caused consternation amongst heritage workers and restorers.

Rome has instituted a new tax on tourists aimed at building a fund to restore its crumbling infrastructure. But some worry it will drive tourists away.

The city of Rome is looking for a private sponsor to buy advertising rights on its historic Colosseum. The $33 million contract would pay for renovation on the site.

Rome, a city steeped in history, is struggling to retain and protect its historical identity as the city modernizes and expands.

By combing through images on Flickr, a team of researchers has created a 3-D model of the city of Rome constructed from 150,000 tourist snapshots.

A new mapping project is creating a comprehensive 3D image of the catacombs beneath Rome.

The only modern building in Rome's historic center, a Richard Meier designed museum, is considered offensive enough that it may not last in its current form.