Guide to Rome
Rome; The Eternal City; All roads lead to Rome. These are just two of many epithets Rome has deserved within more than two thousand years during which it was one of the most influential European centers. It was a seat to many emperors and still is the seat of the Pope. Rome's rich history has left the city with countless landmarks and monuments; from the ancient Colosseum to the smallest state in the world: Vatican.
The city spreading on both the banks of the Tiber received its name after legendary Romulus, who and whose brother Remus were brought up by a she-wolf, whose sculpture you can admire in the museum on the summit of the Capitol Hill. As the legend has it Romulus later killed his brother in a dispute about Rome's name. After the death of his brother Romulus built the city on seven hills and it now bears his name. The symbolism of the name is also worth noticing. If you read Roma backwards you get Amor the name of the Roman god of love.
Rome today is a three million metropolis that has recently grown as many people are coming to Rome in search for work or education. People come not just from the surrounding towns but also from North Africa, Asia, Middle East and other parts of the world. This trend has given Rome a cultural variety it lacked yet in the 1970s. You may for instance notice many Senegalese working as street vendors.
Despite Rome being a modern city you will not see any gray buildings breaking the integrity of the orange-yellow historic center. Administrative buildings are successfully pushed to outskirts and the atmosphere of the historic center stays untouched. Renaissance villas in tree shade, white marble bridges connecting the banks of the bending river Tiber, green parks and the skyline with silhouettes of domes and churches create a unique atmosphere.
Exciting history, stunning architecture, great restaurants, great shopping, a beach only 27 kilometers far away and the unique vibe define Rome, the Eternal City.
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