Rome, cradle of western civilization

Roma is the eternal city located in the region of Lazio, bathed by the mythical river Tiber on the shore of the Tyrrhenian sea.

This Italian city, popularly known as "the cradle of Western civilization" has a very important history that has influenced any culture, whether Eastern or Western.

Despite its tourist relevance, it is possible to find hotels in Rome for an affordable price, from 35 euros per night. As the capital of the Roman Empire it treasures innumerable monuments of that time such as: the distance novel, palatine, Pantheon of Agrippa, Coliseum, Trajan's column, catacombs, Baths of Caracalla and Arch of Constantine.

As the headquarters of the Catholic religion, worldwide it has countless works of art where the best artists of all times and styles have left their mark. Within this context, the following stand out: St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, the Vatican Museums that house the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel or Michelangelo's Pietá; the National Gallery of Ancient Art and the famous Borghese Gallery.

In Roman squares like the Navona Square, Piazza del Campidoglio, the Triton fountain and the Trevi Fountain the most forceful of art is evidenced.

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