Rome

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According to Roman mythology, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC after killing his brother Remus over a dispute on which hill their city should be built on. Called the “Eternal City” for its long history, and the “City of Seven Hills”, Rome’s nicknames give a clue what to expect. Now home to nearly 3 million people, the Eternal City’s long history is well-preserved in its many monuments and museums. Head to the UNESCO-listed city center to find most of Rome’s most iconic monuments, like the Colosseum, Foro Romano, and Palatino. Along with its many ancient monuments, Rome was a major Renaissance center and the birthplace of the Baroque style and Neoclassicism. The Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel with Michaelangelo's famous ceiling, and Saint Peter's Basilica are all masterpieces. Save time for Rome's museums, like the Vatican Museums, the Musei Capitolini, the Borghese Gallery, and the Palazzo Barberini Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica to see the works of Masters up close.