“[A]s often happens in Italy.” For the foreseeable future, it seems Monteleone Sabino’s ruins will remain off the beaten track, while its football pitch is not going anywhere any time so ...

Sunny with a high of 69 °F (20.6 °C). Winds from W to WSW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 2 to 6 mph (3.2 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 45 °F (7.2 °C).

Hotel Monteleone, with its white Beaux Arts facade, has an impressive street presence on Royal Street in the French Quarter. (Misty Milioto)| Arriving at the hotel, we were immediately impressed ...