Rome is the capital of Italy. The city is located on the Tiber River.
Rome was founded in 753. to the e., the first ruler of Rome was Romulus.
For several centuries, Rome was the capital of the great Roman Empire.
In the fourth century, Rome became the center of the entire Christian world, its ruler was called the Pope.
In the fifteenth century, Rome became the center of Renaissance culture.
After the unification of Italy in 1870, Rome became the capital of Italy.
The symbol of Rome is the Colosseum. Its construction began in 1970, and the Coliseum was inaugurated in 1980. The stands accommodated almost fifty thousand spectators.
The heart of Rome is the Capitol. Currently, the Capitol is the seat of the Roman municipality and mayor.
A white marble staircase designed by the great Michelangelo leads to the Capitoline Hill. At the top of the stairs are two equestrian statues of Pollux and Castor from the time of the Roman Empire.
At the top of the hill is Capitol Square. Three palaces surround the square. On the left is the New Palace, on the right is the Palace of Conservatives, and in the depth of the square is the Palace of Senators. In the very center of the square is a copy of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
According to an ancient Roman legend, Romulus and Remus were found on the Palatine Hill. The hill was the center of Rome for a long time - during the era of kings and emperors.
Rome is also called the city of "thousand churches". Every day in Rome you can visit a new temple. There you can see the original works of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Bernini.
While in Rome, you must see the Pantheon, the churches of San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano.
A characteristic feature of Rome is a variety of fountains, greenery and luxurious palaces.
In the evening, the old parts of the city are plunged into semi-darkness, which creates a unique romantic atmosphere.
