Rome - information about the city

Rome ( /ˈroʊm/ ; Italian : Roma [ˈroːma] ; Latin : Rōma ) is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune , with over 2.7 million residents in 1,285.3 km (496.3 sq mi). The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula , on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Rome's history spans two and a half thousand years. It was the capital city of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, which was the dominant power in Western Europe and the lands bordering the Mediterranean for over seven hundred years from the 1st century BC until the 7th century AD. Since the 1st century AD Rome has been the seat of the Papacy and, after the end of Byzantine domination, in the 8th century it became the capital of the Papal States, which lasted until 1870. In 1871 Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and in 1946 that of the Italian Republic.
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Rome - tourist attractions

markerA The Arch of Constantine The Arch of Constantine is located near Colosseum in the centre of Rome, Italy. It was built between 312 and 315 on the 10th anniversary of the reign of Emperor's Constantine as well as to celebrate his victory over Maksencius. The building is 25,7 metres wide, 21 metres high while its walls are 7,4... The Arch of Constantine - photo
markerB The Capitoline Wolf The Capitoline Wolf is placed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. It is one of the most characteristic and recognizable symbols of the city. There is a legend relating to the wolf and describing how the city was planted. According to it, King Alba Longa, because of the fear of loosing the trone, forc... The Capitoline Wolf - photo
markerC The Roman Forum The Forum Romanum (Roman square) is the oldest city square in Rome surrounded by six (the Capitoline, the Palatine, the Caelian, the Esquiline, the Viminal and the Quirinal) out of seven hills on which Rome is located. In the past it was a political, religious and cultural centre of Rome where the m... The Roman Forum - photo
markerD The Rostra The Rostra is a rostrum located in the forum Romanum in Rome. By order of Julius Caesar the square was rebuilt and then the rostrum was moved away to the different location but still in the Forum. It was built on a rectangular plan with dimensions of 29 and 30 metres. The base was 5 metre high. On ... The Rostra - photo
markerE Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Museum of the Souls in Purgatory) The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Museum of the Souls in Purgatory) is located on the river bank of Tiber, in Rome, Italy. It is the only Gothic church in Rome. The temple was established in 1894 by the French priest, Victor Jouet. The construction of the church lasted longer than expected b... Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Museum of the Souls in Purgatory) - photo
markerF Church of the Gesu The Church of the Gesu is the mother temple of the Jesuits (Society of Jesus) located in the city of Rome, in IX Circus Flamingus district.  It is also considered as the first building with features in Baroque style in the world.The church was founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1551. The temple was bu... Church of the Gesu - photo
markerG The Venetian Square The Venetian Square is located in the centre of Rome, Italy. It is one of the largest hubs of the city, where lines of urban transport intersect. In addition, there is a huge car traffic, which often must be led by a policeman standing on a platform. It is one of a few squares in Europe where you ca... The Venetian Square - photo
markerH Piazza Navona (Navona Square) The Piazza Navona is a square located in Rome, Italy, which was commissioned by Pope Innocent X and built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian. The Stadium of Domitian, also known as Circus Agonalis, was erected in the Campus Martius in 86 mostly to host chariot races but also athletic competitio... Piazza Navona (Navona Square) - photo
markerI La Bocca della Verità and Forum Boarium The Forum Boarium is regarded as the oldest market in Rome. It dates from the beginning of the 6th century BC. Once used to be a cattle market. The forum is located between the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill, just by the River Tiber. Because of its flat surface it was used by Romans not only... La Bocca della Verità and Forum Boarium - photo
markerJ Campus Martius The Campus Martius is an ancient square dedicated to Mars, covering an area of 25 hectares, located in Rome, Italy, outside the so-called Servian Wall. It is situated west of the Capitoline Hill at the bend of Tiber. The original Campus Martius belonged to the last king of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius S... Campus Martius - photo

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Geographical coordinates: 41.9, 12.4833
Approximate population: 2,761,477

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