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Rome, the Eternal City, spills over with art, ancient history, high fashion and all the food and drink Italy is famous for. Sure, all roads lead to Rome, but what do you do once you're there? Here's some Rome tourist information to help set you on your way.
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Even the most basic Rome tourist information introduces the legend of the city's beginnings: the story of Romulus and Remus. The saga, as myth has it, began when these twin sons (nursed by a she wolf and fathered by Mars, god of war) fought one another for the right to build a great city on the banks of the Tiber River. Victorious, Romulus named the city ' Rome ' in his own honour.
Though it's true Rome wasn't built in a day, historians accept that civilization was firmly in place by 750 BC. Trade, warfare and battle caused the city (and its reputation) to spread quickly; by 130 AD the Roman Empire controlled Britain, the majority of Europe, some of Asia and Northern Africa.
Official Rome Tourist Information
Rome is a large, busy city where the hum of motor scooters accompanies the sounds of urban life. Travelling by bus is not recommended as traffic can be a nightmare and vehicles are not permitted in the historic city center. The best way to reach Rome's sites and attractions is by foot or Metro subway system.
The official Rome Tourist Information Board is located at No 11 Via Parigi off Piazza Esedra near Stazione Termini and easily accessible form the city centre. The office is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM. For more information, visit www.romaturismo.com or call +39 06 488 991
Rome Travel information
Information on Rome's two airports is available here >> You can reach Fiumicino's 24 hour operator at +39 06 65951; to contact Ciampino, call +39 06 794941
Train tickets are available through Trenitalia; visit www.orario.trenitalia.com for time tables and information.
Be sure to pick up
Rome: The Biography of a City by Christopher Hibbert: beginning with Romulus and Remus, this book introduces barbarians, the Church and the city as it is today.
When in Rome by Robert J. Hutchinson: how can a book exploring the nitty gritty of the Vatican, including the sex lives of Popes, not be fascinating? Learn about the center of Catholicism in a new light.
Ancient Rome : A Military and Political History by Christopher Mackay: understand the emperors, battles and military men behind the city that once held an empire.
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