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The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Secret tunnel city stretching 985ft below Rome is uncovered after vast labyrinth was sealed more than a century ago
A STUNNING piece of Rome's past has been uncovered after being sealed off more than a century ago. This network of dimly lit tunnels under the Capitoline Hill could soon become the latest attraction in the history-rich city. 5 5 5 5 "No one has seen these caves and tunnels for more than a century," archaeologist Ersilia D'Ambrosio told CNN. The secret underground city covers some 42,000 square feet under the Ancient Roman Forum - and reaches depths of 985 feet below the surface. Known as the Grottino del Campidoglio, these tunnels were mostly sealed off nearly a century ago on the orders of dictator Benito Mussolini. But work is now underway that will see them become another must-visit site for Rome's tourists. It is expected to be open for visitors from late 2026 or early 2027, CNN has reported. Before they were sealed off, the tunnel network had been an integral part of the city since the days of Ancient Rome. They were further developed in the Middle Ages and were in use as recently as the 1920s. "The area has never before been opened to the public as it will be," D'Ambrosio told CNN. "It was utilised by the population, used as warehouses, shops, taverns, but never as a site to visit as it will be." The tunnels bear signs of the one thriving communities they housed, including shops, taverns and restaurants. Some parts of the network are lined with bricks, which the broadcaster says shows signs of development and use in the 19th century. Work to make the tunnels ready to receive tourists and visitors is currently underway. Archaeologists had used laser scanning to map the spaces through out the vast complex. "The proposed interventions are aimed, on the one hand, at safeguarding the monument, through the restoration and safety of the structures, and, on the other, at enhancing its accessibility and usability, which is currently extremely limited," a spokesperson for project lead Insula architecture group said. "The Campidoglio Grottoes project envisions conservative restoration and enhancement of the underground passageways and cavities that wind through the hill, crossing it in various directions and on multiple levels." This work includes managing the release radon gas, which comes from the area's volcanic rock. It will see specialist filters installed at the site to ensure it is safe. There will also be a museum space on the upper level, as well as disabled access for visitors. Artefacts that were discovered during past excavations are being brought down to the complex so they can be studied there. "To an archaeologist everything is interesting," D'Ambrosia told CNN. The tunnels are believed to have had a wide range of uses throughout their long and fascinating history. They are said to have first been used as stone quarries and then as water cisterns - before featuring residential and commercial structures. In one part of the tunnels, it is even possible to see the foundations of the Temple of Jupiter. 5
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First Post
24-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Mussolini's great-grandson Romano set for Serie A debut, unperturbed by family history
Romano Mussolini, who is the great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, will play in the Serie A next season. The 22-year-old has signed for newly promoted club Cremonese on laon from Lazio. read more The great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini will play in Italy's top flight, Serie A, next season after completing a transfer move. Romano Mussolini joined newly promoted club Cremonese earlier this month on loan from Lazio, with an option to buy. The 22-year-old defender is yet to make an appearance for Lazio. The full-back previously had loan spells at Pescara and Juve Stabia in Serie C and Serie B respectively. The move to Cremonese will give him a chance to attract global attention with his play. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Romano unconcerned about family history Romano Benito Floriani Mussolini prefers to go by the surname Mussolini and has stated he has no interest in politics. When Romano Mussolini scored his first professional goal last December, some fans responded with the Roman salute, a gesture associated with his great-grandfather, Benito Mussolini. This reaction highlights the complex baggage he will have to carry with the Mussolini surname. More from Football Addressing the same, Floriani emphasised that he is more focused on what he can deliver on the field and is not bothered by the outside noise related to his surname and family ties. 'I'm here to play football. My surname? It has bothered others more than it's ever bothered me. It's a heavy name for others, but not for me,' Floriani Mussolini told a press conference on Wednesday. 'The less it's talked about, the better. I'm here to express myself on the pitch, nothing else… I want to gain valuable experience in Serie A, go up against more experienced players, and play as much as possible to showcase my abilities." Romano Mussolini, a versatile player who can also play as a winger, made 37 appearances for Juve Stabia last season. He joined Lazio's youth academy at 13, leaving AS Roma, their city rivals. 'The match against Lazio will be special, it's the team I grew up with and support,' he added. 'But right now I'm focused on giving my all for Cremonese, and I want to win that one." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cremonese begin their Serie A 2025/26 campaign away to AC Milan on August 23.
AsiaOne
24-07-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Mussolini's great-grandson hopes skills on football pitch outweigh family name, World News
Defender Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said he wants his footballing talent to mean more than his family name as he readies for a Serie A debut with promoted side Cremonese. The 22-year-old right back, on loan from Lazio, joined Cremonese earlier this month after the club earned promotion to the Italian top flight via the Serie B playoffs. "I'm here to play football. My surname? It has bothered others more than it's ever bothered me. It's a heavy name for others, but not for me," Floriani Mussolini told a press conference on Wednesday (July 23). "The less it's talked about, the better. I'm here to express myself on the pitch, nothing else... I want to gain valuable experience in Serie A, go up against more experienced players, and play as much as possible to showcase my abilities." Floriani Mussolini is the son of Mauro Floriani and Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini, a former member of the European Parliament for the Forza Italia party and the grand-daughter of Benito Mussolini, who was prime minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943 following a fascist coup. Floriani Mussolini, who can also play as a winger, made 37 appearances for Juve Stabia last season, who lost to Cremonese in the semi-finals of the playoffs. He joined the Lazio youth academy at the age of 13 from rivals AS Roma. "The match against Lazio will be special, it's the team I grew up with and support," he added. "But right now I'm focused on giving my all for Cremonese, and I want to win that one." Cremonese begin their Serie A campaign away to AC Milan on Aug 23. [[nid:711936]]
AsiaOne
24-07-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Mussolini's great-grandson hopes skills on pitch outweigh family name, World News
Defender Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said he wants his footballing talent to mean more than his family name as he readies for a Serie A debut with promoted side Cremonese. The 22-year-old right back, on loan from Lazio, joined Cremonese earlier this month after the club earned promotion to the Italian top flight via the Serie B playoffs. "I'm here to play football. My surname? It has bothered others more than it's ever bothered me. It's a heavy name for others, but not for me," Floriani Mussolini told a press conference on Wednesday (July 23). "The less it's talked about, the better. I'm here to express myself on the pitch, nothing else... I want to gain valuable experience in Serie A, go up against more experienced players, and play as much as possible to showcase my abilities." Floriani Mussolini is the son of Mauro Floriani and Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini, a former member of the European Parliament for the Forza Italia party and the grand-daughter of Benito Mussolini, who was prime minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943 following a fascist coup. Floriani Mussolini, who can also play as a winger, made 37 appearances for Juve Stabia last season, who lost to Cremonese in the semi-finals of the playoffs. He joined the Lazio youth academy at the age of 13 from rivals AS Roma. "The match against Lazio will be special, it's the team I grew up with and support," he added. "But right now I'm focused on giving my all for Cremonese, and I want to win that one." Cremonese begin their Serie A campaign away to AC Milan on Aug 23. [[nid:711936]]
The Star
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Soccer-Mussolini's great-grandson hopes skills on pitch outweigh family name
(Reuters) -Defender Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said he wants his footballing talent to mean more than his family name as he readies for a Serie A debut with promoted side Cremonese. The 22-year-old right back, on loan from Lazio, joined Cremonese earlier this month after the club earned promotion to the Italian top flight via the Serie B playoffs. "I'm here to play football. My surname? It has bothered others more than it's ever bothered me. It's a heavy name for others, but not for me," Floriani Mussolini told a press conference on Wednesday. "The less it's talked about, the better. I'm here to express myself on the pitch, nothing else... I want to gain valuable experience in Serie A, go up against more experienced players, and play as much as possible to showcase my abilities." Floriani Mussolini is the son of Mauro Floriani and Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini, a former member of the European Parliament for the Forza Italia party and the grand-daughter of Benito Mussolini, who was prime minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943 following a fascist coup. Floriani Mussolini, who can also play as a winger, made 37 appearances for Juve Stabia last season, who lost to Cremonese in the semi-finals of the playoffs. He joined the Lazio youth academy at the age of 13 from rivals AS Roma. "The match against Lazio will be special, it's the team I grew up with and support," he added. "But right now I'm focused on giving my all for Cremonese, and I want to win that one." Cremonese begin their Serie A campaign away to AC Milan on August 23. (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in BengaluruEditing by Christian Radnedge)
