Africa-Press – Angola. City founded over 2,500 years ago, Rome, capital of Italy, was the center of the Roman Empire. It is known for its history and for being an important cultural center, being referred to as the Eternal City.
Legend has it that the Romans believed that no matter what happened, Rome would never cease to exist. The truth is that the city is over 2,500 years old.
The Italian capital was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Rome is home to monuments and ruins that are testament to its unique past.
It is for this reason that Rome is affectionately called the Eternal City – La Città Eterna, in Italian.
Today Rome is a modern and vibrant city that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Among the main sights of the city are the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Vatican.
Some sights in the Italian capital
The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater ever built in the world. Inaugurated in 80 AD It was used for games and public shows, including battles between gladiators and animals.
Today it is an important archaeological site and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rome and also in the world.
Trevi Fountain
Inaugurated in 1762, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world, known for its beauty and grandeur. It has been the setting for several films.
Also, throwing a coin in its waters is believed to bring good luck. Therefore, it is an unmissable tourist spot in Rome and attracts thousands of tourists daily.
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome, famous for its fountains and sculptures.
Built on the site of the ancient Stadium of Domitian, the square is of great historical and cultural importance, a great place to appreciate the beauty of the city.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is one of the best preserved buildings of Ancient Rome. Inaugurated in 27 BC, it is famous for its imposing thebon stairs.
Currently, the temple is used as a Catholic church and is an important pilgrimage site.
Vatican
The Vatican is an independent city-state located within Rome and is the smallest country in the world in terms of land area and population.
It has historical relevance. It is the center of the Catholic Church and is home to some of the most important artistic treasures in history, such as the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum.
Gastronomy
Roman gastronomy is an attraction in itself. The typical dishes of the region are based on ingredients such as fresh pasta, tomatoes, olive oil and cheese. Among the dish options are the famous spaghetti alla carbonara, cacio e pepe and saltimbocca alla Romana.
Rome welcomes President João Lourenço
It is this city that, from Wednesday (24) to Thursday (25), will be the point of convergence of interests of Angolans and Italians at the highest level.
In these two days, the capital of Italy will welcome the President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
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