Introduction to Rome, the capital of Italy

Rome, the capital and largest city of Italy, is also the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, has a history of more than 2,500 years, is the world's famous historical and cultural city, the birthplace of the ancient Roman Empire, because the city has a long history and is nicknamed the "eternal city".

The city is located in the central and western part of the Italian Peninsula, on seven small hills in the lower plains of the Tiber River, with a downtown area of more than 1,200 square kilometers. It is the largest and most populous city in Italy and one of the most famous places to visit in the world.

Rome is the center of the Catholic Church in the world, with more than 700 churches and monasteries, 7 Catholic universities, and the Vatican City is the seat of the Catholic Pope and the Holy See.

Rome and Florence are the same Renaissance center of Italy, and today still has a considerable wealth of Renaissance and Baroque style. In 1980, Rome's historic city was declared a World Heritage Site.