Travel in Rome
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Rome is the capital of Italy and
the political, economic,
cultural and transportation
center of the country. It is a
world famous historical and
cultural city. It is the
birthplace of ancient Roman
civilization. It is nicknamed "
Eternal " because of its long
history and preservation of a
large number of ancient
monuments. It is located in the
central and western parts of the
Italian peninsula, on seven
hills in the lower plains of the
Tiber River, with a city center
area of more than 1,200 square
kilometers. Rome is also the
center of the Catholic Church
worldwide, with more than 700
churches and monasteries, seven
Catholic universities, and the
city's Vatican City is the
residence of the Roman bishops,
the Catholic Pope and the Holy
See. Rome and Florence are both
Italian Renaissance Centers
Today, there are still quite a
rich Renaissance and Baroque
style; in 1980, the historical
city of Rome was listed as a
World Cultural Heritage. Also, in Rome, you can have a chance to see the
famous windmills, churches and museums, etc.