The Ancient City of Rome

If you visit Rome, Italy, you will have plenty of chances to see all sorts of great sights. Rome is a very historical city. Currently, almost 3 million people live in the main area, with another 2 million in the surrounding area.

Rome can trace its roots all the way back to a specific date that it was founded on - it's actually a famous legend. They say that the twins of Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus, founded the city in 753 BC, on the date of April 21st. This corresponds fairly closely to archeological evidence, which shows farming communities in the area, then a sudden development into a full-fledged city around the 8th century BC. It's hard to say why it underwent such huge growth, but people moved in from all around the countryside. Eventually it became the capital of the Roman territories.

As the Catholic Church grew, Rome became more and more important in both religion and politics. Constantine I was the Bishop of Rome, and would eventually become the first pope. Since he was based in Rome, it quickly became the most important geographical region for the Catholic church. Since then, it has remained the home of the Vatican, which is essentially the headquarters of the Catholic Church.

Rome is well known for its architecture, which brings millions of visitors. The colosseum is a famous Roman structure. It was once a grand, ground-breaking amphitheatre, and was at the forefront of architectural advancements in 70 AD, when it was built. Since then it has fallen apart slightly, but it still an astounding and imposing structure.

Rome was one of the central leading cities in the Renaissance, and that is apparent when you walk through the streets and see the various buildings. The style was profoundly affected by the work of the artists of the time. You can see evidence of all sorts of artistic influences, such as the Baroque palaces, the huge squares and obelisks, and other structures throughout the city.

Modern Rome is a very busy place to go. It is considered a cultural center for the region, and offers all the arts in various forms. It has a thriving music scene, with several major concert halls. Rome puts out a lot of movies every year, more so than any other region of Italy. It is home to Cinecitt?studios, the biggest facility in Europe.

So plan your trip to Rome, and see all of these things in person!