The world's popular tourist city is the city of Rome, the capital of Italy. Rome is the largest city in Italy and the most populated city with over 2.8 million people. It was the capital city for many centuries for the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.
The city is the home to some of the world's oldest structures, THE COLOSSEUM to the more modern 20th century building, THE PALLAZO DELLA FARNESINA. Rome is a beautiful city with many lush parks and natural preserves. The city is located on the Tiber river in central Italy. Rome has a mild climate during the Spring and Autumn months, hot during the summer months. The winter months are cool and snowfall will be from December to February.
THE COLOSSEUM
Only a few percentage of the people living in Rome today are Italians. The majority of the population are immigrants from various European countries and Asian countries like China and Bangladesh. The official languages of Rome are the Roman dialect and Italian. Rome is also the fashion capital of the world hosting Armani, Versace and Chanel to name a few brand names in the fashion world.
The Roman Cuisine is traditionally Italian and also influenced by the Jewish Cuisine. Spaghetti alla Carbonara is one of typical dishes is Rome. Of course we cannot forget the most favorite, yummy pizza and pasta.
The most popular sport played in Rome is soccer. The 1960 Summer Olympics was held in Rome and also many FIFA world cups. The people in Rome also play rugby, volleyball, tennis and water polo.
Rome has many water fountains built thousands of years ago primarily as a source of drinking water for the people. The Trevi fountain is one of the world's most famous water fountain. The city has many ancient bridges, columns, obelisks and statues.
THE TREVI FOUNTAIN
Well, it would be a life time opportunity to visit Rome and get a feel of the ancient, medievel and modern Rome and make a wish in the Trevi Fountain and eat lot of mouth watering Pizza!!