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Rome

Rome was founded over 2700 years ago on the banks of the Tiber River and is the capital of Italy. It was the centre of the Great Roman Empire and is now the centre of the Catholic Church - Vatican City is an independent state within the city of Rome. Rome attracts many tourists year round and is a city with countless landmarks, museums, ruins and piazzas - the Colosseum, St.Peter’s Basilica, the Pantheon, the Forum, the Spanish Steps the Trevi Fountain are just some of the sights in this marvelous city. Almost on every corner and every street you will find an attraction, museum or a remarkable building. Rome’s rich history, great buildings and architecture make a visit to the Eternal city an unforgettable experience.

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Baths of Caracalla
Baths of Caracalla were a large recreation center.
Campo dé Fiori
Campo dé Fiori is a must see attraction in Rome
Capitoline Hill
Capitoline Hill is one of the 7 hills in Rome
Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo was a fortress on the right bank of the Tiber River
Colosseum
Colosseum is the most visited tourist attraction in Rome.
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill is where the rich and famous ancient Romans used to live.
Pantheon
Pantheon is one of the best known temples of ancient Rome.
Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo is remarkable because of the twin churches...
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna is one of the most popular tourist attractions
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous squares in Rome
Piazza Venezia
Piazza Venezia is within a walking distance form Capitoline Hill.
Roman Forum
Roman Forum/Forum Romanum
San Giovanni in Laterano
San Giovanni in Laterano is the oldest Christian church in Rome
St. Peter's Basilica
Basilica di San Pietro is the center of christianity.
Trajan’s Markets
Trajan’s Markets were built around AD 100-112
Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain is the most famous and the largest fountain in Rome.
Vatican City
Vatican City is the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church
Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese is a large public park in Rome.

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