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The enchanting city of Rome lies where the river Aniene joins the Tiber in region of Lazio in Central Italy.
The capital city of the country has its roots in Roman mythology where it was said that the twins Romulus and Remus founded the city and remains one of the few most breathtaking cities on the European continent that has escaped World Wars unscathed.
With a history going back more than 2000 years, the “Eternal City” is known as the cradle of Roman civilization. The city was pivotal and responsible for the spread of Greco-Roman culture that endures to this day. Structures and famed landmarks like the Roman arch, the Colosseum as the famed venue for mass entertainment, Forum as the seat of power and Palatine Hill with its ruined royal villas hark back to the days of the glorious empire and its citizens.
The Vatican, home to the Roman Catholic Church and its papacy, is located within Rome. The smallest nation in the world, the Vatican’s marvel is the Cathedral of Saint Peter in St. Peter’s Square, where the Pope resides, a testament to the high religious art that floursihed in the Renaissance Italy. Michaelangelo’s tender scupture of the Virgin Mother and dying Christ figure called the Pieta is housed at St. Peter’s. The Sistine Chapel also located here houses the magnificent ceiling frescoes of Michaelangelo.
The Historic Centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visitors and locals thrive in the typical Mediterranean climate of the city, perfect for a sunny stroll with a cool, refreshing gelato along the Spanish Steps or by the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi fountain) in the piazza for a memorable summer day.
