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With
a history dating back
more than 2700 years,
the city of Rome remains
unprecedented in the
world as a centre of
art, culture, religion
and education. The capital
of Italy, Rome is also
called the Eternal City
for its rich heritage
and life. Located on
the banks of the Tiber,
Rome occupies an area
of 580 square kilometers
and is home to more
than 2 million people.
A meeting point of tradition
and modernity, Rome
is one of the most popular
tourist destinations
around the world. The
city has many historic
buildings, museums,
monuments and other
places of historic interest.
Some of the most famous
historical attractions
of Rome are Colosseum,
the Pantheon, St. Peter’s
Basilica, Capitol, Arch
of Constantine, Piazza
Navona, the Roman Forum
etc. millions of tourists
from all corners of
the earth visit Rome
each years to relive
the glorious history
of the city.
Covering a total area
of 0.44 square kilometers,
the Vatican is the smallest
nation in the world
and is the sovereign
territory of the Holy
Pope. The Vatican is
the location of the
Apostolic Palace - Pope’s
official residence -
and the Roman Curia.
Surrounded on all sides
by the city of Rome,
Vatican City is the
holiest of all Christian
religious destinations.
The place takes its
name from the Vatican
hill, and is governed
by the Pope. The Vatican
is home to a large number
of Christian churches,
including St. Peter’s
Basilica, the Apostolic
Palace, and the Sistine
Chapel.
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