The 43rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade welcomed revelers close to home and from around the world, many donning creative costumes for the festivities.

Rome has unveiled the most drastic facelift for the Trevi Fountain in its 252-year history, the latest in a series of privately-funded restorations to Italy's prized landmarks.

The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returned to New York City for the 2025 celebration Saturday. The colorful art parade dates back to 1983 and marks the official start of summer.

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When we have guests in town, we usually tell them about it. We like the lactating mermaids — it’s a piece of unique trivia.” When the repairs are completed and the lights switched on, the Neptune ...

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Architectural sketch showing an oblique view of Bernini's fountain in St. Peter's Square, set against the facade of St. Peter's Basilica. At left, the double-tiered fountain shoots water high into the ...

Colosseum, Rome, Italy Credit: Wikimedia Commons You’ll probably spend more time outside the Colosseum than inside, especially in line. That wait is when most people get too relaxed.

The 43rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade welcomed revelers close to home and from around the world, many donning creative costumes for the festivities.