Best Experiences By Sean Toh: Experience Rome

The Eternal City, Rome

Rome is called the Eternal City and is known as the cradle of one of the greatest civilizations in world history. Modern Rome is a big city with a population of about 4 million and it’s the most visited city in Italy.

The old proverb says "all roads lead to Rome". Today the world grew bigger and many roads lead to other places, but the glory of the ancient Rome still excites and inspires.

Rome is the largest city in Italy; the comune or municipality is one of the largest in Europe with an area of 1290 square kilometers. Within the city limits, the population is 2,823,807 in 2004; almost 4 million live in the general area of Rome as represented by the province of Rome.

There is a lot to see in Rome. Rome witnessed many historical events. Almost every building in city center seems to be several thousands years old. The most known ancient must-sees of Rome is Colosseum, Pantheon, Capitoline Hill and the Forum.

Other beautiful monuments of those times are St Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel. The magnificent Palaces, the residences of Popes and kings are reminders of the medieval times.

Fountains adorning Rome are real art masterpieces. The most famous are the Trevi Fountain and Fontana del Triton.

Rome has several squares that are worthy tourist's attention. Piazza di Spagna is possibly the most charming square in the city. Piazza Navona is also a truly wonderful square to see. Piazza Venezia got its name in honor of the Republic of Venice that opened up its embassy in this very square.

The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater was begun by Vespasian, inaugurated by Titus in 80 A.D. and completed by Domitian. Located on marshy land between the Esquiline and Caelian Hills, it was the first permanent amphitheater to be built in Rome. Its monumental size and grandeur as well as its practical and efficient organization for producing spectacles and controlling the large crowds make it one of the great architectural monuments achieved by the ancient Romans.

Vatican is a unique state. It occupies a small part of Rome but it's one of the most powerful and flourishing countries. For Catholics all over the world it's the most significant place on the Earth.

The most famous dish of Italian cuisine, known as pasta, has more than 400 different forms. There are also many different varieties of sauces which are undisputed counterparts of pasta dishes. Each sauce, cream, tomato, cheese, meat or fish has a matching form of noodle. Pizza is also a very famous dish of Italian cuisine. Pizza also comes in different varieties.Most of the great Italian dishes come from peasant heritage and the common characteristic is that they can be prepared very quickly and economically. Finally, nearly all Italian dishes are high in vegetables and carbohydrates and low in animal fat. Especially, when it is accompanied with a nice bottle of red Italian wine, it is probably the best known approach to a health conscious life-style without sacrificing from pleasure.

Italians are warm, welcoming people who enjoy sharing the pleasures of life with others: a comforting meal, an inspiring sunset, and yes...a clever joke.Italian Fashion is world-renown. Dressing is a matter of status, and demonstrates mature, sophisticated elegance. You will be surprised if you see awell dressed bus driver in Rome. Gucci, Valentino, Ungaro, Versace and Armani are just a few whose inspirations fill boutiques from Milan to Rome. Italian leather is highly prized for its quality and shoppers enjoy stocking up on fine purses, belts, jackets and shoes. Fashion and style can also be seen in Italian home furnishings and architecture.

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