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Italy: the pilgrims will have to pay to ascend the Scala Santa

To ascend Scala Santa in Rome, the pilgrims will have to pay 1 Euro, reports the Guardian.

Holy Stairs (Scala Santa) are the marble steps of the old Lateran palace, now nonexistent.

According to the legend, the stairs were brought in 326 from Jerusalem by Holy Helena, as it was taken from the palace of Pontius Pilate, and Jesus Christ went up the staircase to the court.
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The Hotels “All Seasons” offer a 50 percent discount

Hotel group Accor has prepared a special offer for its customers whereby you can stay at the hotels “All Seasons” for two nights at the price of one.

Wireless Internet access and breakfast are included in the price.

The offer is applied to 60 hotels across Europe.
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