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No
other city in the world equals the history of the Eternal
City. Founded more than 2700 years ago, the city of
Rome reigned as the Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World.
Monumental buildings like the Pantheon
and the Colosseum are
reminiscent of the era when emperors like Nero, Trajan
and Hadrian ruled the Roman empire.
But todays Rome owes much of its attractiveness to the
Renaissance period when new squares like the Campidoglio
were developed and new buildings were constructed. The
most famous of these buildings is the largest church
in the world, the Saint
Peter's Basilica.
- Start Rome Tour
- See an overview of the main sights & attractions in Rome
- Interactive map of attractions in Rome
Some Rome Highlights:
| Aurelian Wall, Rome | |
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The Aurelian Wall was built in the 3rd century AD to defend Rome against the ever growing threat of Germanic tribes invading the Roman Empire. More about the wall... |
| Tiber Island, Rome | |
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Since ancient times this small island has been associated with health. In 291 BC a temple was built here in honor of Aesculapius, god of Medicine. More about the island... |
