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Rome is located on the western coast of central Italy along the Tevere River.
The capital of the Lazio region is Italy’s largest city with a population of
2,654,100 and over 2600 years of richness in art, history, architecture,
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The city extends o ver six other hills: i. Quirinale which features Scuderie,
the president´s Palazzo del Quirinale, and the Piazza Omonima with its
colossal statues of the gods, Castor and Pollux, on its summit; ii.The
smaller Viminale which is split into two by Via Nazionale, and dominated by
the huge Palazzo delle Esposizioni on the most beautiful Piazza della
Repubblica with its restored Fontana delle Naiadi in its centre; iii.
Esquilino, also known as 'exquilini', is home to the great poets Virgilio
and Orazio, as well as, Monte Oppio where the ruins of Domus Aurea are
located; iv. Celio, in the south, is possibly the greenest of all the hills
and is home to Parco del Celio and Villa Celimontana, as well as, a long
promontory called Monte delle Querce after its once many oak trees (querce).
There are many beautiful buildings along the magnificent Appia Antica,
though most are places of worship; v. Aventino has many important medieval
monuments such as the Santa Maria in Cosmedin basilica, where the famous
Bocca della Verità is housed; vi. Capitolino, which was the Rome´s religious
and political centre during the Roman era, is dominated by the Michelangelo
styled Piazza del Campidoglio with a statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on
horseback in the centre. It is also home to the Capitoline Museums with some
of the most precious art collections in the world.
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There is flat out more to see here than any other p lace in the world. Rome
offers numerous breathtaking sights, with such famous monuments as the 1st
century Colosseum, the Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla and
Catacomb, and the well preserved Pantheon temple in Piazza della Rotonda. From
the Renaissance-Baroque came the extravagant Vatican City and St. Peter's
Basilica’s very lavish church which attracts thousands of visitors to see its
beautiful paintings and architecture. The Spanish Steps are just apart from the
many temples, Christian basilicas, Romanesque churches, Renaissance palazzi,
numerous piazzas, parks, museums and fountains constructed in Rome, to form one
of the world's most beautiful cities. Try taking a leisure stroll through the
streets of Via Condotti and Via Veneto in the centre, filled with several
elegant stores, or even along the Roman Forum, Largo Romolo e Remo. |
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 Rome has an atmosphere unlike no other city - a fascinating and energetic
capital which also offers relaxation within its many coffee shops, fabulous
restaurants, casual city spots, squares and parks. Trastevere, home of the
historic Santa Maria Trastevere, is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant areas
of Rome with its hot night spots like Trastè - especially in the summer. Plus
the Prenestino and Tiburtino university areas, not far from S. Lorenzo, have a
wide variety of pizzerias and bars. Its intense blend of culture and
entertainment shall make your stay in Rome unforgettable. |
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 Scuola
Leonardo da Vinci Centre:
is located in a typical 17th century aristocratic house in the heart of
the Old city Center of Rome, just a short distance from the Spanish Steps,
Piazza Navona, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain and the Victoria Emmanuel II
monument. The building hosts several modestly spacious classrooms, plus a
computer area with access to the Internet. From here, you have great
access to many of Rome's most interesting sites, plus, shopping streets,
cafes, restaurants and bars are also in close distance. There is also free
internet access available. |
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The Roman civilization began with shepherds and farmers settling on
the
Palatino hill near the Tevere River, where Romulus founded the city in 753
B.C. and where Augustus, the first Emperor, built his House of Livia.
Augustus´ reign between 27 B.C. – 14 A.D. saw the Roman Republic gradually
extend its territory and expand its influence, giving way to the Roman
Empire. It was ruled first by Etruscans until being overthrown in 500 B.C.
However, the capital declined when Constantine transferred his capital to
Byzantium in 323, which was followed by a lengthy period of devastation by
barbarian tribes after Alaric I conquered it in 410. The city revived during
the Middle Ages as the spiritual and temporal power of the papacy increased.
During the 1800s Rome was held at various times by the French until it
became the capital of Italy in 1871.
