Rome has a population of 2,923,000 people. The Capital Region of Lazio and the Province of Rome.
Situated on the banks of the river Tiber, the city has a long history of centuries the capital of the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church and modern Italy.

Why to visit?

Rome is a major tourist center. Among the most famous monuments are the Colosseum and Trajan’s Column. In Rome and the Vatican City. The historic center of Rome is included in the UNESCO patrimony.

UNFORGETTABLE …

Colosseum – remains the most famous and largest arena ever built by the Romans. Being initially a capacity of 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used to host gladiatorial fights and public performances. He remained in operation for almost 500 years, the last games being held there on the VIth century.

Pantheon – has this name because it was dedicated to the seven planetary gods, hence the name Greek Pantheon – “all gods”. With its absolutely perfect proportions, Pantheon was considered in antiquity as a “miracle Rome.

Roman Forum – is less crowded than the Colosseum but from a historical perspective, much more interesting as the center of political, legal and religious entire Roman Empire

Castel Sant’Angelo – perhaps the most fascinating building of Rome, started during the Emperor Hadrian, the castle was, until 1870, after the prison was transformed into a museum. Part of the UNESCO patrimony.

Vatican – in addition to being the center of the Catholic Church is an independent and governed by the Pope, including Piazza San Pietro, Via di Porta Angelica, Market Risorgimento, Via San Giovanni in Laternao and Santa Maria Maggiore, Campo dei Fiori, buildings Lateran and Castle Gandolfo.

Vatican Museums – include and the Sistine Chapel, famous for the frescoes of Michelangelo

Piazza Navona – is one of the most famous and most beautiful squares of Rome. Stretched full of terraces and artists who paint outdoors, Piazza Navona has no less than three wells. The higher the Fontana dei Quattro Fiume (Fountain of the four rivers). Each of the four statues that decorate this time is a river on many different continents: the Nile, Ganges, Danube and Amazon.

Basilica di San Pietro – This place is found where the apostle Peter Nero’s circus has fallen as a martyr of Christianity, in 349 completed cathedrals is richly decorated with mosaics, frescoes and art works.

Fontana di Trevi – was built by architect Salvi in 1735 and ended in 1762. This fountain is a perfect example of rococo style with dramatic effects – aquatic creatures marble, dominated by an impressive Oceanus. They say you should throw a penny in the fountain to be sure that you will return to Rome and that made throwing bucks desires are fulfilled.

Boca della Verità – Mouth of Truth “- is a stone mask concerns of a river god. Legend has it that who enters his mind and hand in opening the mouth and it will lose. Stone disk is found at the entrance of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin.

GASTRONOMIE

Italian cuisine is one of the most famous worldwide and is characterized by a wide variety of products used, as well as a great regional diversity. Pasta, pizza and various types of risotto are now consumed worldwide, but the Italians are in fact more varied.
Pasta – tortellini (ring-shaped), tagliatelle (ribbon shaped) and lasagne verde (version of lasagna in addition with spinach).
Parmigiano Reggiano is a type of Italian cheese, found worldwide and known to us as the parmesan.
Pesto – famous Italian sauce, prepared in restaurants around the world, was created in the region of Liguria. Contains the essential ingredients basil pesto, garlic, parmesan, sheep’s cheese and olive oil.

Risotto – Italian specialty, preferred in particular in the north and center of the country. Is to use a particular type of rice quality in oil or butter and then cooked by adding successive small quantities of hot water. Rice can be used in a variety of recipes, cooking with seafood or vegetables, which add cream and spices, including saffron famous.Risotto is a staple food in Milanese cuisine, which is the best preparation (the famous “risotto alla Milanese). Milan is famous for Panettone – a kind of very soft bread filled with raisins and candied fruit. Panettone is now popular all over Italy and is used especially for Christmas.
Pizza – Neapolitan original recipe, pizza is now present in all countries and is one of the symbols of globalization. Authentic Neapolitan pizza contains mozzarella, peppers, onions, sausage, anchovies and tomato sauce and is loved everywhere.
Gnocchi – like some meat balls, made of a mixture of wheat flour and potatoes, boiled in salted water and add to the cheese.
Lasagna – Italian specialty, made up of successive layers of pasta, cheese and sauce. Type varies depending on recipe cheese: mozzarella or parmesan.

Traditional celebrations

April 25 – Independence Day
May – Rome Tennis Tournament
June-September – Romanian Estate
June 29 – St. Peter, the national holiday. Solemn ceremonies are held in the Basilica of St. Peter and all other churches in the country
June – Festival of Flowers
September – Notte Bianca: a night of nonstop entertainment with shops, bars, restaurants and cafes open, concerts and shows across the Italian capital
October – Rome Film Festival