Rome Caput Mundi
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No Capital city in the world manages to stimulate as much historical, artistic and cultural interest as Rome, the “eternal city”.
Roma, caput mundi (Rome, capital of the world).Birth cradle of our world and history, just its name immediately evokes the idea of empire – civilization and history, ruthless conquests, philosophy and religion, architecture and engineering, science and technology, mother of the Latin language, origin of Christianity.There is no corner in the Mediterranean, from central Europe to the middle East, where traces of the greatest civilization and most powerful empire ever existed are not found.
As the legend goes, Rome was founded on April 21st 753 B.C. by Romulus, brother of Remus.The tale tells us of a farmer who, upon hearing noises originating from some woods nearby, discovered a she-wolf breastfeeding two baby boys.The farmer and his wife adopted the boys and raised them as if they were their own children.Once they became adults, the two young men went to explore the shores of the Tiber River to found a new city. They agreed that the one of the two who would have spotted the most birds flying would have chosen its name.
Romulus won the contest and traced the borders of the new city around the Palatino Hill with his plough, and called it Roma.The she-wolf who had nursed the two baby boys became the symbol of the new city.
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To best enjoy the beauties of Rome and its various attractions, the suggested itinerary begins with a visit to the Colosseum (also known as “Amphitheatre Flavius”), which can be easily reached by taking the “B” subway line.Emperor Vespasianus built this monument, one of the most famous in the world.It is a large arena where various shows and often cruel games were organized for the Roman citizens, whose thirst for violent entertainment could be satisfied only by the ferocious fights of the gladiators.
The stairs of Trinità dei Monti (1753) are another very popular destination that has recently doubled as a picturesque background for many fashion shows – at the top of the stairs is the panoramic terrace of the Pincio from which one may enjoy one of the most pleasant views of central Rome.
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Itis safe to say that unlike many European and other large cities around the world, Rome definitely manages to enchant and charm visitors with its great vitality and monumental beauty.The large spaces, the avenues lined with trees, the cordiality of the people, the safe streets and the constant attention to the needs of the tourist make a holiday spent in the eternal city an unforgettable experience.