Rome, Capital city in Lazio region, Italy.
Rome extends across seven hills along the Tiber River, encompassing 496 square miles with numerous ancient ruins scattered throughout its urban fabric.
Founded in 753 BC, Rome transformed from a small settlement into the center of the Roman Empire, controlling territories from Britain to Egypt for centuries.
The city contains over 900 churches, 280 fountains, and multiple museums displaying collections of Renaissance art, ancient sculptures, and historical artifacts.
Visitors can purchase the Roma Pass for access to public transportation and free entry to multiple archaeological sites and museums across the city.
Rome includes an independent nation within its boundaries, as Vatican City maintains its own laws, currency, and diplomatic relations with other countries.
Location: Metropolitan City of Rome
Inception: April 21, 0753 BCE
Founders: Romulus, Remus
Elevation above the sea: 21 m
Shares border with: Anguillara Sabazia, Ardea, Castel Gandolfo, Ciampino, Colonna, Fiumicino, Fonte Nuova, Formello, Grottaferrata, Mentana, Monte Porzio Catone, Monte Compatri, Monterotondo, Poli, Pomezia, Sacrofano, Trevignano Romano, Zagarolo, Albano Laziale, Campagnano di Roma, Castel San Pietro Romano, Frascati, Gallicano nel Lazio, Marino, Palestrina, Riano, Tivoli, Guidonia Montecelio, San Gregorio da Sassola
Website: https://comune.roma.it
GPS coordinates: 41.89332,12.48293
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
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Rome combines ancient monuments with modern city squares. The city preserves Roman Empire remains alongside Renaissance palaces and Baroque fountains. The Vatican contains major art collections and religious sites. The neighborhoods display Roman traditions and Italian culture.
Rome combines ancient history with modern photography. The city presents monuments, fountains, squares and viewpoints to photographers. The Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo and Roman Forum display Roman architecture. The Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona showcase art. The Villa Borghese Gardens and Trastevere district complement the urban setting.
Colosseum
841 m
Pantheon
770 m
Saint Peter's Basilica
2.6 km
Sistine Chapel
2.6 km
The Creation of Adam
2.6 km
Sistine Chapel ceiling
2.6 km
Pietà
2.6 km
Trevi Fountain
836 m
The Last Judgment
2.6 km
Roman Forum
226 m
Spanish Steps
1.4 km
Altare della Patria
136 m
Castel Sant'Angelo
1.8 km
Circus Maximus
857 m
Laocoön and His Sons
1.4 km
The Rape of Proserpina
2.4 km
Appian Way
7.1 km
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa
1.6 km
Four Rivers Fountain
1 km
Vatican Museums
2.8 km
Arch of Titus
551 m
Trajan's Column
298 m
Apostolic Palace
2.5 km
Piazza Navona
1 km
Quirinal Palace
834 m
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
2.1 km
Catacombs of Rome
1.3 km
Palazzo Montecitorio
932 mReviews
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School trip to Rome and Pompeii made. Saw a lot.
School trip to Rome and Pompeii made. Saw a lot.
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