Rome is the capital of Italy and biggest city in the Lazio region. Its suburbs spread till the Tyrrhenian Sea. Rome is situated on the rivers Aniene and Tiber. The city was the capital of the powerful Roman Empire and according to legends was established from Romoul and Rem on the 21 April 753BC. The Vatican is а sovereign country; head of The Roman Catholic Church, fully enclosed by the city of Rome. At The Saint Peter’s square you can visit St. Peter’s Basilica which is the main entrance to The Vatican. In the centre of Rome you can find the Trevi Fountain. This is the largest baroque fountain in the city which amazes people with its greatness, beauty and magnificence. The most popular and the most magnificent amphitheatre in Ancient Rome is the Coliseum, built by the Flaviens in the beginning of first century. The amphitheatre was used for organized games and gladiators fights. At The Navona Square is situated “The Fountain of the four rivers” with an Egyptian obelisk in the middle of the square. There is also The Pantheon, which is the largest and most magnificent building of its type. Another sight of the city is The Roman Forum, which had been the centre of trade, religion, judicial system in Ancient Rome. Piazza Venezia is adjacent to the Roman forums and Palazzo di Venezia, which was built in the fifteenth century in the early renaissance style. Doria Pamphilj, a palace in Rome, was owned by the aristocratic Pamphilj’s. Constantine’s Triumph Arch is another sight which you have to see by all means. On the Piazza di Spagna in Rome you can see The baroque style Spanish Steps.
Rome – the “Eternal City” possesses incredible beauty and amazing history. Visit more popular travel destinations in Italy : Naples / Neapol  I Milan I Venice / Venezia I
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