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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul


The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.




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