ROME

Roberto Ruiz

Index

• Location and Population• Map Rome• Top 10 Highlights• Local Transport• Popular Food• Money and Visas• Usefull Links

Location and Population

• Rome is the capital of Italy . With 2.8 million residents in 1,285.3 km2 , it is also the country's largest and most populated comune

Map Rome

Top 10 Highlights

Trevi Fountain

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• Rome's most spectacular fountain is the Fontana del Trevi or Trevi Fountain.

Baths of Caracalla

• The Baths of Caracalla were the largest thermae in the world when completed in 217AD.

Palatine Hill

• With a past that pre-dates the city itself, Rome's Palatine Hill holds an important place in the history of the Eternal City.

Spanish Steps• The Spanish Steps is

one of the most popular tourist locations in Rome.

Villa Borghese

• Villa Borghese is the largest public park in Rome. It features a lake, temples, fountains, statues and several museums.

Forum RomanumThe Forum Romanum was the center of life in imperial Rome, evidenced by the many remains of triumphal arches, temples and basilicas.

Pantheon

• The Pantheon was built in 118 AD by emperor Hadrian as a temple for all pagan gods.

Colosseum

• The most famous building of the Roman Empire is probably the Colosseum.

Circus Maximus

• The Circus Maximus was an arena specially built

for the wildly popular chariot races.

St. Peter's Basilic

• The largest church in the world, this great building with Michelangelo's impressive dome is the center of christianity.

Local Transport

• Rome has an extensive internal transport system and is one of the most important road, rail and air hubs in Italy.

• Transport are used as taxis, buses, subways, trains and planes

Popular Food

Veal Scallopini with Ham and Sage Pizza

Artichokes Jewish-style"Lightly burnt bread," Roman-style

Spaghetti Amatrice Style

Ice cream

Money and Visas

Money Visas• If you are European with a

passport or identity card is sufficient, but if you are European you must apply for a visa

• current Italian currency is the euro

Usefull Links

• www.wikipedia.com• http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/romeatt

ractions.htm• http://voices.yahoo.com/10-authentic-dishes-

enjoy-rome-italy-7684846.html• http://www.stay.com/rome/guides/50934-96d

c9d83/top-10-highlights-in-rome/