Rome, '' Eternal City '' or '' City of the Seven Hills '', is the capital and largest city of Italy. It is located in central Italy, in the region of Lazio, and covers an area of nearly 1,300 km2. Rome is one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world, and its history, which dates back to the 8th century BC, is certainly the richest and most interesting of all. Within Rome lies the Vatican, the smallest country in the world and the sovereign territory of the Holy See.
Rome is the economic, cultural and financial center of Italy. Rich cultural - historical heritage of Rome is witnessed by numerous famous ancient monuments, 900 churches and 280 fascinating fountains. Certainly the most important Roman sights are Colosseum, Pantheon, the Roman Forum, Basilica of St. Ivana Lateran, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and many others. The entire historic center of Rome with properties of the Holy See is protected by UNESCO.
The metropolitan area of Rome extends up to 24 km distant coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the south-western district of Ostia is located. There are two marinas with charter bases for yacht hire, so the Rome is available for tourists who are coming by sea. The main marinas are Marina di Nettuno and Porto Turistico di Roma. Rome has three airports; the main international airport is located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 30 km west of the center of Rome.
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