Here are some interesting, curious and helpful facts about Rome, Italy.

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•  Rome is the Capital of Italy and the largest city in the country. The population of The Eternal City is around 3 million.

Rome is known as the "Eternal city" and also "Caput Mundi", which coming from Latin and meaning "capital of the world". At any time of day or night, one of the most crowded area in Rome is around the Trevi Fountain. Trevi is short for "tre vie" , which meaning "three streets". The streets, which converge on the small square containing one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions - Trevi Fountain. There is a custom of tossing a coin into the fountain. It is beleived, that those who toss a coin into the fountain, sooner or later, will return to Rome. Several thousands EURO € are thrown into the Trevi Fountain a day. The coins are collected at night and used for charity for needy citizens. When you are in Rome, you will see the letters S.P.Q.R. almost everywhere. SPQR is coming from a Latin phrase "Senatus Populusque Romanus" and means "The senate and the people of Rome". Тhese letters remind to whom Rome truly belongs - the people.    А legend says, that the founders of Rome (brothers Romulus and Remus), were raised by a she-wolf in a cave on Palatine Hill.

Rome short facts Rome flag Roma seal   Country: Italy   Region: Lazio   Population: 2.7 Million   Religion:   Roman Catholic (98% of   the Population)   Currency: euro €   Time Zone: GMT +1   Summer GMT +2   Dialing Codes:    Country : + 39    Area : 06   Major Industries: Tourism, Finance,         Insurance, Publishing, Fashion

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