Roma, Italy "City of the Soul" was the epithet Lord Byron gave to Rome. Poetic hyperbole perhaps, but the description still strikes a chord in visitors to the city.
Though less efficient and sophisticated than Milan, less picturesque and well preserved than Florence or Venice. Rome remains, in Thomas Hardy's words, "Time's central city". For centuries,
Rome has been called the Eternal City, a title earned
through its importance as one of the great capital of
the Roman Empire and as the world center of the Roman
Catholic churches. Since 1871 it has been the capital
of united Italy.
The history of
Rome goes back about three thousand years. It is one
of the oldest and most important cities in the world.
Latin, which has its origins in Rome, has dominated
cultures for two thousand years; law born in Rome has
inspired Western law codes; art and Roman architectural
styles have been used as models for centuries in the
most advance countries.
Rome has no equal in the history
of Western world. For centuries,
Rome has been called the Eternal City, a title earned
through its importance as one of the great capital of
the Roman Empire and as the world center of the Roman
Catholic churches.
Join this fascinating tour and experience 2753 years of ancient ruins
and intriguing history. Visit the best known monuments of Roman
antiquity and listen with awe to your professional guide who will bring
the ancient city of Rome alive for you. Discover the unique history,
politics and arhcitecture of the Eternal City, this is a tour not to be
missed!.
Roma, Italy "City of the Soul" was the epithet Lord Byron gave to Rome. Poetic hyperbole perhaps, but the description still strikes a chord in visitors to the city.
The history of
Rome goes back about three thousand years. It is one
of the oldest and most important cities in the world.
Latin, which has its origins in Rome, has dominated
cultures for two thousand years; law born in Rome has
inspired Western law codes; art and Roman architectural
styles have been used as models for centuries in the
most advance countries. 