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Rome Travel Guide - Travel to Rome
Rome one of the most beautiful and historical cities around the world, the capital of Italy and the most populated and largest city in Italy, is located in the central-western part of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.
The city is full of culture, religion and history. Rome has been the seat of the Papacy since the 1st century AD and it became the capital of the Papal States in the 8th century, which made of the country mainly Roman Catholic, the city is for centuries, the base of the ancient Roman Religion.
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Surrounded by many monuments, palaces, basilicas, piazzas, churches, aqueducts, fountains and old Houses, The whole historic centre was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Rome shows the different styles of Architecture used during years, classifying the big variety into three periods Ancient Architecture, Medieval Architecture, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, Neoclassicism, Fascist architecture.
The most important symbols of its Architecture are: the Colosseum (70–80 AD), the amphitheatre, the Pantheon, the Catacombs, the Circus Maximus, the Mausoleum of Augustus, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Arch of Constantine, the Pyramid of Cestius, and the Bocca della Veritŕ, Santa Maria Maggiore, Torre delle Milizie, the Torre dei Conti, St. Peter's Basilica, the Piazza del Campidoglio by Michelangelo, the Palazzo del Quirinale (now seat of the President of the Italian Republic), the Palazzo Venezia, the Palazzo Farnese, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Farnese, Piazza della Rotonda and Piazza della Minerva, the Fontana di Trevi by Nicola Salvi, the Palazzo Madama, and many others.
Besides of its incredible architecture and Art, Rome is also considered one of the fashion capitals and a cosmopolitan city not as important as Milan, but it has stores of the most renowned brands such as Bulgari, Fendi, Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Versace.
Another attraction of this city is its cuisine that has the most delicious flavors and ingredients. Its cuisine is one of the most spread all over the world.
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ROME TOURISM
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 Vatican City
The Vatican City is located totally within the city of Rome, extended over a hill west of the River Tiber.
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Museums in Rome
Rome as itself is the greatist open-air museum in Europe. Rome offers a wide choice of museums and art galleries.
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Shopping in Rome
Rome is a fantastic place for shopping, with a world of designers and several department stores all over the city.
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MBA in Rome
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