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The Eternal City
his ancient city, now the Christ birth and several
capital of Italy, is also centuries after it. However the
Mecca for all Catholics and roman art of that time represent
one of the most popular tourist a copy of the art in ancient
destinations in Italy. Its Greece. The gods and their images
nickname, "the eternal city" are the same, only the names have
emphasizes its long history and changed.
the important role Rome has
always played in major European But still, there are a lot of
events. outstanding and unique objects
and monuments.
Modern Rome with its population
of about 4 millions is the The main symbol of the Roman
biggest Italian city and the glory is Coliseum. Today we would
centre of the Lazio province. call it the central stadium. It
has witnessed a countless number
Roman history began about 3000 of the gladiators' fights and the
years ago, when, according to deaths of the first Christians
some myths and legends, Rome was (though the latter it's not a
founded by two brothers - Romul historically proofed fact).
and Rem. This legend has a sad Coliseum wasn't restores. Its
end - Romul killed his brother ruins mean much more...
and gave the city his own name.
Since that time began the rise of Another Ancient Rome landmark is
the Roman Empire, which has Roman Forum. It was commercial
reached its peak about 2 and political centre of the city,
centuries B.C. The significant where the main historical events
part of the attractions in the took place. Today it's a museum
city is has to do with this under the sky.
period - several centuries before
Pantheon - a temple, devoted to sculptors of that time lived and
all Roman gods is also an worked here. They left a lot of
outstanding monument of the Roman masterpieces, which we still can
art. It was built abou 125 A.D. enjoy.
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican -
Constantine Arch of the IV is the leading historic, artistic
century A.D. is the most famous and religious monument of the
triumphal arch and it is in Renaissance was built 1475
rather good condition. It's one and1483. It's the Pope's chapel
of the latest symbols of the and a place where the new Pope is
roman power. being elected. Due to the
beautiful frescos of Michelangelo
The biggest and the most powerful it is also a very popular museum.
pagan city, Rome later became one
of the most important Christian
centers as well. Vatican, the Trevi Fountain was created in
residence of the Pope, is located XVIII century on demand of the
inside Roman borders, but it's Pope Clement XII. It's richly
the state, though the smallest decorated and represents the
one in the world. Holy place for statue of Ocean on the big shell,
all Catholics, Vatican receives a which is a chariot.
lot of religious travelers from
all over the world. The centre of Piazza di Spagna began to develop
the state is St Peters Basilica, in XVIII century and later become
which is the largest church in one of the city's most popular
the world. places. Spanish Steps - a long
staircase, connecting the square
Renaissance epoch is also with the Trinita' dei Monti
strongly connected with Rome. church.
Greatest artists, architects and
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