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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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Once the center of Catholicism, the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is now the cathedral where the Pope officiates as bishop of Rome. Inside you'll find 12 large statues of the apostles sculpted by Borromini.
The Theater of Marcellus was conceived by Julius Caesar but eventually built by Emperor Augustus in 13 BC. It was the largest theater in ancient Rome, seating more than 12,000 spectators.
The largest church in the world, this great building with Michelangelo's impressive dome is the center of christianity. The opulence of its interior bears testimony to the wealth of the catholic church in the 16th century.
Rome's most spectacular fountain is the Fontana del Trevi or Trevi Fountain. The large 18th century fountain occupies a small square which is usually packed with tourists.
