Apr 8, 2021 · Street cats are ubiquitous in Rome. You find them catching the sun in the Colosseum, roaming around the Baths of Caracalla, lounging on cars on the small streets of …

Let’s check out Rome’s cat sanctuaries, uncover their history, what they’re up to now, and why they are special in Rome’s culture. Let’s also talk about the unique challenges they face while …

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Rome’s cat sanctuary, also known as Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, is located in the ancient Largo di Torre Argentina square, which is home to four Republican Roman temples and the …

Feb 17, 2025 · Rome's cat sanctuaries can be found at key historic sites. Rome has a centuries-old tradition of caring for its stray cats, in a special bond that stretches back to ancient Roman …

Oct 26, 2023 · These days, there are about 200 cats living in the Coliseum itself. In 2001, Rome deemed that the cats in the Coliseum, Forum, and Torre Argentina were officially part of the …

Mar 10, 2025 · Once the area was completely cleared at the end of the 1920s, it gradually became home to some of Rome’s vast population of feral cats who historically sought shelter …

May 29, 2023 · Today, there are an estimated 300,000 cats in Rome. Of these, 170,000 live in private homes, while the remaining 130,000 are part of cat colonies that roam the city’s streets …

Dec 19, 2022 · In a city that has so much history and culture, cats have decided to live in truly unique places. So you will spot them napping on top of a column, basking in the sun right by a …

Sep 28, 2024 · It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of cats live in Italy, many of which are feral, though many more are part of registered colonies. In Rome, cat colonies are registered …