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Rome: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered

September 24, 2007 – 8:47 pm | Written by KiwiPulse

   

“Veni, vidi, vici”, which means “I came, I saw, I conquered” was a famous Latin phrase by Julius Caesar. Today we gonna take a walk in the city of Rome. Did you know that the city of Rome was founded by the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus in 753 BC? Rome was the largest city in the world at the time of Emperor Augustus, and probably the largest ever built until the nineteenth century. After the fall of the Roman Empire, then followed World War II, Rome continued to expand. The official population stands at 2.7 million of residents. One of the chief industries of Rome is tourism. We can count numerous notable museums. The city is also the center for banking as well as electronics and aerospace industries. The original language of Rome was Latin, which evolved during the Middle Ages into Italian. Let’s continue our visit of Rome, and please stay with the group.

The Trevi Fountain ( Fontana di Trevi ), measuring 25.9 meters high and 19.8 meters wide, is the largest fountain of Rome. The fountain was refurbished in 1998; the stonework was scrubbed and the fountain provided with recirculating pumps. Approximately 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain each day and are collected at night. There are regular attempts to steal the coins from the fountain, including some using a magnetized pole.

One of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering is the Colosseum or Coliseum. Originally capable of seating approximately 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. The Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. Now, it’s in a ruined condition due to damages caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers.

My guide with you will end here. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your visit around the city. There are over 200 palaces, 900 churches, 8 of Rome’s major parks, the residence of the President of the Italian Republic, the houses of the Parliament, offices of the city and city government, and many great and well-known monuments. Millions of tourists visit Rome annually, making it one of the most visited cities in the world. The Historic Centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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