Rome

Rome: Living History in the Eternal City

Rome is not just a city, it's a journey through time. From the majestic Colosseum to baroque fountains, every corner of the Italian capital breathes nearly three millennia of history. But Rome is also a vibrant, modern city where la dolce vita is lived in every trattoria, piazza, and sunset over the Tiber.

💡 Fun Facts & History

• 💡Rome was founded in 753 BC and the Colosseum could hold up to 80,000 spectators. Gladiator combats lasted for over 400 years.
• 💡Approximately €1 million in coins are thrown into the Trevi Fountain each year. The money is collected and donated to charity.
• 💡Rome has over 2,000 "nasoni" (little noses) fountains throughout the city, offering free, fresh drinking water to residents and tourists.
• 💡Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, at just 44 hectares. It has its own postal system, radio station, and pharmacy.
• 💡Carbonara as we know it today originated in World War II, when American soldiers combined their egg and bacon rations with Italian pasta.
• 💡Rome's cats are protected by law. Cat colonies, like the one at Largo di Torre Argentina, are cared for and fed by volunteers.