History - Art and Culture
Rome is said to have been founded on 21 April 753 BC by Romulus. A series of wars and conquests led to the Roman Empire’s founding in 27 BC. In 395 it was divided into two parts: the Western Roman Empire, which ended in 476, and the Eastern Roman Empire, which lasted until 1453. Rome again became the centre of the world during the Renaissance: between the 1440s and the first half of the 1500s it was a real hotbed of talents such as Michelangelo and Raphael. The works from that period include the new St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Unfortunately, several Renaissance buildings were demolished in the 1900s during the twenty years of Fascism, ordered as part of the urban planning revolution of Benito Mussolini. After the Second World War, Rome became the capital of the Italian Republic in 1946 and began to flourish again.
Food
- Carbonara: made with eggs, guanciale bacon and Roman pecorino cheese.
- Cacio e Pepe
- Maritozzi
- Carciofi alla Romana
Something to do - Sport and Fun
When in Rome, visitors clearly prioritise museums and archaeological sites, but the city offers many other things to do as well. One such idea is horse riding in Rome: the unmissable itineraries (also on foot) include Appia Antica, where you can immerse yourself in nature while simultaneously exploring the archaeological wonders scattered along the route. Alternatively, a boat will take you on a River Tiber tour with several different routes available, from the Foce del Tevere to Ostia Antica. A stroll through Villa Borghese is lovely, with 80 hectares of nature, monuments and various cultural highlights. Those who want to indulge in shopping can dive into the traditional Campo de' Fiori market or the glamorous Via dei Condotti and Via del Corso. Also in Rome there are two very famous soccer teams: Lazio and Roma.
Something to see
- Colosseum: the largest and most famous Roman amphitheatre in the world.
- Pantheon
- Trevi fountain: according to tradition you’re supposed to throw a coin towards the left using your right hand, with your eyes closed and your back to the fountain.
- Piazza navona: with its spectacular Four Rivers Fountain.
- Roman forum
- Castel sant’Angelo
- Vatican Museums: offer a unique artistic itinerary, with the Papal Apartments frescoed by Michelangelo and Raphael.
- St. Peter’s Basilica