This article, written by Rick Steves, appears on The Seattle Times.
In Italy this year: expect tight security, long lines — and a newly restored Trevi Fountain.
Italy may be the cradle of the Renaissance, but lately it’s been feeling like a work in progress. Travelers in the last few seasons have been finding cultural treasures buried behind scaffolding or removed from view because of ambitious renovation schemes. The good news is that many of these projects are winding down. Here is the latest for traveling smart in Italy in 2016: