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Rome is the capital of Italy. The foundation of the city is based on numerous crimes, intrigues, or even the kidnaping of young virgins, in order for the fortress to extend its territory and to subdue all its opponents and enemies, and then to conquire the entire world. The legend says that the city was founded by two twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, from which the city draws its name. The city was to become the capital of the Kingdom of Rome, of the Roman Republic, and finally the capital of the Roman Empire. These successes depended on the military conquests, economic domination, as well as selective assimilation of the surrounding civilizations, notably the ancient Greeks and Etruscs. In the year 64 during the reign of Nero a large part of the city was destroyed by fire. The city was rebuilt especially during the reign of Traian, Adrian and Caracalla.
Within the city it is easier to go by walking, because tourist targets are at small distances. There are only two subway lines, but they stop only at important destinations (such as the Vatican). A journey by bus costs only 1 euro.
The best known restaurants in Rome are…
Al Picchio - a minute from Fontanna di Trevi. You should try bruschetta and risotto. A food costs under € 10
Bar Gelateria - although it is called gellateria, you can buy pizza too with only 6 €. You can also hear the water from Trevi fountain.
American Bar - combo-menus, that is a cola and pizza at a 5 € or a sandwich and a cola at 4 €
La Caravella - combo-menus for 11 €, with the wide variety of meals
During the night you can visit…
Trinity College Bar - one of the largest and popular bars, which  becomes the terrace during the summer. It has three floors and a live DJ every evening
Campo dei’Fiori - a market in the western city, with a lot of bars and pubs, including The Drunken Ship, Sloppy Sams and Taverna del Campo
Jonothan’s Angels - an excentric bar , with a unique decor
Parish Testaccio - Rome area best known for its clubs
Rome is a major tourist centre. Among the most famous monuments are the Colosseum and Trajan’s Column. Colosseo, whose name was originally Amphitheater Flavio served during the Roman Empire to shows with gladiators. The construction was started by Vespasiano, but was inaugurated by Tito, in the year 80. The Collosseum is a symbolic building for ancient Rome. Other tourist attractions: Vatican Museum - the most spiritual experience in Rome. Besides St. Peter cathedral and the Sistine Chapel, you must also see the Map Gallery and the Chamber of Imaculate Conception, Fontana di Trevi, the most spectacular fountain of Rome. They say that if you throw a coin over your shoulder in the water, you will return to Rome. Other touristic attractions are the Pantheon, Fontana dei Fiori, Augusto di Foro and Foro di Traiano.

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