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'''Rome''' (Italian ''Roma'') is the capital city of [[Italy]], as well as it's most populous city. Rome is located on the western side of the [[Italian Peninsula]], on the east of the [[Tiber River]]. The total population of Rome is approximately 2.8 million. The territory of the independant state of [[Vatican City|the Vatican]] is entirely contained within Rome. It is the third most-visited tourist destination in the EU<ref>[http://www.euromonitor.com/Top_150_City_Destinations_London_Leads_the_Way]</ref>

'''Rome''' (Italian ''Roma'') is the capital city of [[Italy]], as well as it's most populous city. Rome is located on the western side of the [[Italian Peninsula]], on the east of the [[Tiber River]]. The total population of Rome is approximately 2.8 million. The territory of the independent state of [[Vatican City|the Vatican]] is entirely contained within Rome. It is the third most-visited tourist destination in the EU<ref>[http://www.euromonitor.com/Top_150_City_Destinations_London_Leads_the_Way]</ref>

Rome is best known as the capital of the [[Roman Republic]] and [[Roman Empire]], and quite possibly the most important city in the world during [[Pax Romana]].

Rome is best known as the capital of the [[Roman Republic]] and [[Roman Empire]], and quite possibly the most important city in the world during [[Pax Romana]].

Famous buildings in Rome include the [[Colosseum]], [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], and the [[Roman Forums]]. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.{{fact}}

Famous buildings in Rome include the [[Colosseum]], [[Saint Peter's Basilica]], and the [[Roman Forums]]. Rome has more fountains than any other city in the world.{{fact}}

==See Also==

 

 

== See Also ==

[[Image:Trevi.jpg|thumb|Trevi Fountain]]

[[Image:Trevi.jpg|thumb|Trevi Fountain]]

*[[Ancient Rome]]

*[[Ancient Rome]]

== External Links ==

==External Links==

*[http://www.romereborn.virginia.edu/ 3-D Visualization of the Ancient City of Rome from the University of Virginia]

*[http://www.romereborn.virginia.edu/ 3-D Visualization of the Ancient City of Rome from the University of Virginia]

*[http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html Ancient Rome]

*[http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html Ancient Rome]