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1. National park called Rome May 21, 2008 Seven hills, ruins of the Colosseum, Renaissance churches, romantic fountains, streets cafes, a hundred types of spaghetti... its time to add another characteristic to this list - “national park,” with 110 bird and 26 mammal species, 15 species of reptiles and fish and 6 amphibia species. Falcons settled atop of the Colosseum, ducks feel fine at the former riverbed of the Tiber, and there are newts living in its nowadays riverbed. Rome has a unique ecosystem, like a true national park – in many ways, thanks to the absence of industrial premises and lack of housing in many of its district... (read more) Author: Tatyana Kogut

2. 6 Places To Visit In Rome April 20, 2008 They say there are as many attractions in Rome as there are people. That is even more amazing taking into account the fact that the historical center of Rome is comparatively small: it occupies the space between the Tiber in the East and Termini railway station in the West. Here one can see the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi fountain, the Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican. What should one visit in Rome? That’s quite a question! But one thing is for sure: the following six attractions are an absolute must! Begin with the Roman Forum, which used to be th... (read more) Author: Vasilisa Krolikova

3. Ancient Rome December 17, 2007 Ancient Rome was a civilization that was founded on the Italian Peninsula in the 9th century BC. The city of Rome grew from settlements around a fort on the river Tiber. The civilization was started from a small agricultural community which later grew into a large empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. In its 12 centuries of existence, the civilization shifted from a monarchy to a republic to an autocratic empire. According to a legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC by Romulus and Remus. The two were descendants of the Trojan prince Aeneas. Legend has it that the two were raised ... (read more) Author: Jacob Marshal

4. Vatican City: Brief History & Travel Information July 05, 2007 It is your destination for holy vacation! It is the holiest place in Christianity! It is one of the most pious and beautiful places of the world! It is you Vatican City! Vatican City is the governmental capital of the Catholic Church. It is the Holy See (La Santa Sede), the location of the Apostolic Palace — the official residence of Pope and the Roman Curia. Located on the Vatican Hill in the west-central part of Rome, several hundred meters west of the Tiber River, Vatican City is a sovereign city-state, which is a walled enclave within the city of Rome. With approximately 44 hectares (1... (read more) Author: James Burrows

5. Ancient Rome: the City founded by Romulus April 28, 2007 Exploring the origins of Rome the eternal city The city founded by Romulus in the 8th century BC is located on a permanently navigable river,the Tiber, not too far from the sea. The site where Rome is, is well supplied with springs and healthy because of the hills. Rome was surrounded not only by city walls but also by a pomerium, created when a furrow was solemnly ploughed round the site of a city. Ancient Rome was divided in four regions within the Pomerium, Suburana, Esquilina, Collina and Palatina, the original basis of the four urban tribes. The power to command the roman stat... (read more) Author: stefano sandano

6. Food & Wine Of Rome April 06, 2007 Rome, the capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region, is situated in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula, where the river Aniene joins the Tiber. It’s one of the unique and largest cities in the European Union. Rome is most crowded commune worldwide, with about 2.8 million residents. Rome is an exhilarating, thrilling and stunning city that always reminds people of its past. Rome is home of one of the world's greatest antique civilizations, laden with history, creative and architectural treasures, pizzas, piazzas and the Pope, Rome's 3,000 years old Centro Storico is ... (read more) Author: James Burrows

7. Rome Museums & Galleries January 22, 2007 The Eternal City— Rome is the capital and the largest city of Italy. Situated in the west-central part of the country on the Tiber River, the “City of the Seven Hills” was founded by Romulus in 753 B.C. The City of Love— Rome is the see of the pope as the holy kingdom Vatican City is within the city of Rome. Rome is also the capital of Latium and of Rome province as well. Often dubbed as the “Capital of the World,” the city of Rome is one of the world's richest cities in history and art and one of its great cultural, religious, and intellectual centers. Home to numerous beautifu... (read more) Author: James Burrows

8. A perfect location for the artist in Italy. January 06, 2006 “Sabina” is fifty kilometres northeast of Rome, following the eastern bank of the Tiber River and the Sabine Hills, lays the territory of Sabina. Its landscape of gentle hills where agriculture is in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature, it is scattered with Roman villas, medieval castles, churches and abbeys. Untouched by mass tourism, undisturbed by the historical events of recent centuries, this territory is still authentic and unspoilt, and offers the artist opportunities not found in other parts of Italy. The ancient traditions of Sabina, entwined with religion and agriculture, c... (read more) Author: Barry Hooper

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