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Country :
Italy
Currency :
Euro (EUR)
Language :
Italian
Population
City: 2.553.873 (2004)
Metro: 3.457.690 (2004)
Metro: 3.457.690 (2004)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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No city in the world equals the history of the Eternal City. Founded 2700 years ago, Rome long reigned as Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World.Monumental buildings like the Colosseum are reminiscent of the era when emperors like Nero and Trajan ruled the Roman empire.
But todays Rome owes much of its attractiveness to the Renaissance period when new squares like Campidoglio were created and new buildings were constructed including the world's largest church, the Saint Peter's Basilica.
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The Arch of Titus is one of two remaining arches on the Forum Romanum. It was built between 81 and 85 AD to commemorate the capture of Jerusalem over the Jewish Zealots.
The Piazza di Spagna is one of the most popular tourist locations in Rome. The famous Spanish Steps lead to the Trinita dei monti, a French church with rosy facade.
The Arch of Septimius Severus was built in 203 AD as a triumphal arch to commemorate the victories of Emperor Severus in Parthia. It is one of the best preserved monuments on the Forum Romanum.
What was started by Caesar as an extension to the Roman Forum became a large area with temples, public squares, libraries, markets and a basilica. It was one of the city's most important political and economical centers.
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