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Rome is the capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region, with more than 2.7 million residents. It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula, where the river Aniene joins the Tiber. The Historic Center of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site |
| Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus |
|  | According to a legend, the city of Rome was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus on April 21, 753 BC, and archaeological evidence supports the theory that Rome grew from pastoral settlements on the Palatine Hill built in the area of the future Roman Forum, coalescing into a city in the 8th century BC.
Romulus and Remus are the traditional founders of Rome, appearing in Roman mythology as the twin sons of the priestess Rhea Silvia, fathered by the god of war, Mars. According to the tradition recorded as history by Plutarch and Livy, Romulus served as the first King of Rome.
Romulus slew Remus over a dispute about which one of the two brothers had the support of the local deities to rule the new city and give it his name. The name they gave the city was Rome. Supposedly, Romulus had stood on one hill and Remus another, and a circle of birds flew over Romulus, signifying that he should be king. After founding Rome, Romulus not only created the Roman Legions and the Roman Senate, but also added citizens to his new city by abducting the women of the neighboring Sabine tribes, which resulted in the mixture of the Sabines and Romans into one people. Romulus would become ancient Rome's greatest conqueror, adding large amounts of territory and people to the dominion of Rome. |
What about I think at first when I hear the word - Rome ...
of cource the most famous is the Colosseum. Right next is the Vatican City with the pope.
And that is all ... all other were waiting own time for discovery.
So I discovery the Rome for myself ... | | |
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Tips: 13 - Photos: 53 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 8 | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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marzan Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:23 UTC
Oh Please beautiful Romans don't say this about this very special monument. It is a magnificent monument to the glory and courage of all Italians. See you in September Vittorio Emmanuel how much I have missed you. Marian | breughel Sat May 10, 2008 12:21 UTC
Excellent new tips about Rome. I grouped some of your "things to do" tips under the appropriate groups "Piazza Navona" etc. Looking forwards to read more from you. |
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