ROME Caput mundi Rome is a capital city of Italy and Lazio region and it is located on Tiber river. According to Roman mythology, it was founded in 753BC. Today, it is one of the largest cities in EU. Rome is one of the most popular destinations, thanks to its history and artistic treasures. There are many aqueducts, churches, historical buildings, monuments etc. It is the third most visited city in Europe, after London and Paris.

Much like the rest of Italy, Rome is Roman Catholic, and it has been an important centre of religion for centuries. Rome is home to Vatican City and St Peter’s Basilica and around 900 churches.

It is interesting that Vatican City, an independent country was built in Rome. It is the seat of the papacy. Saint Peter’s Square is separated from the territory of Italy only by white line. It is also famous for St Peter’s Basilica, Apostolic Palace, Sistine Chapel etc. Papal liturgies and ceremonies usually take place here, so it is one of the holiest sites of Catholic Tradition. It is a building of extraordinary proportions, more than 200 meters long with almost infinite number of masterpieces. St Peter’s Basilica

St Peter’s Sqare

Vatican Museums display works that have been collected by the Popes for centuries. Museums were founded in XVI century by Pope Julius II. More than 4 million people visit Vatican Museums every year. Vatican Museums

Sistine Chapel is the official residence of the Pope in Vatican city Sistine Chapel is the official residence of the Pope in Vatican city. Its fame lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior. "Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving." — Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Sistine Chapel

Colloseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the city centre Colloseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the city centre. It is the largest amphitheatre ever built. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is considered as one of the greatest works of architecture. Colloseum

Roman Forum Originally, Roman Forum was a Market Place. It was the center of Roman public life.

The Pantheon represents a cultural revolution because it was the first temple built for the common people. It is also a national Mausoleum for Italian Royal family and some great Renaissance artists such as Raffaelo. Pantheon

Every night at the Trevi Fountain about 3,000 Euros are swept up from the bottom of the basin. The money is donated to Caritas, a catholic charity, who uses the money to provide services for needy families in Rome. Trevi Fountain

Piazza Navona

Ara Pacis Augustae is an altar in Rome dedicated to Pax, the Roman goddess of Peace. It was originally located on the outskirts of Rome. Ara Pacis Augustae

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