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It's hard to describe Rome in
a few words; a city so vast and rich in art, monuments and
exquisite views, a historic city, which has preserved its charm
and independence throughout the centuries. Rome's history can be
read in every monument, and palazzo; in fact, each and every
stone bears witness to the periods of splendor, decay, wars, and
numerous architectural styles. The city could be described as a
gigantic open-air museum, visited each year by millions of
tourists, scholars and pilgrims from all over the world. It is
hard to believe that Roman civilization began with a small
settlement of shepherds and farmers near the Tevere river, on
Palatino (one of the seven hills on which Rome was built and
where most of the Roman archaeological treasures were found),
tradition dictates that this is where Romulus founded the city
and where Augustus, the first Emperor, built his house, which is
now widely (and incorrectly) known as the house of Livia, his
wife. Rome has spread outwards in a rather haphazard manner,
without much regard to town planning; many fields were acquired
by the local authorities and transformed into new neighborhoods.
North of Rome, near the Vatican are the Aurelio, Prati and
Mazzini neighborhoods, which are more commercial and
residential, as well as the elegant quarters of Parioli and
Nomentano, home to many foreign embassies. Further south are
Prenestino and Tiburtino, more populated areas, due to the fact
that they are university areas, full of students, who can also
be found in the nearby S.Lorenzo, a charming district with a
wide variety of pizzerias and bars. Trastevere is undoubtedly
one of the most charming areas of the city, it is also one of
the most crowded areas too, especially on summer evenings. Many
people (foreigners and Romans alike) want to live in this highly
desirable district. Finally, the Eur, is one of the most modern
neighborhoods, a centre for offices and administration centers.
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Rome Tourist Information
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After 14 months of work, the Termini railway station now
looks like a functional modern building. It offers visitors
a wide variety of bars, restaurants and over 100 shops. It
was first built in 1867 upon the wish of Pope Pius IX, when
it was baptised 'Termini' because of its proximity to the 'Terme
di Diocleziano' (Diocletian's Baths). In 1938, during the
Fascist period, it was demolished and rebuilt on the design
of Mazzoni who also designed the buildings on the Via
Marsala and the Via Giolitti. The station was not ready for
Hitler's visit to Rome in 1939 so he was met at Ostiense
station instead. The station is one of Italy's most
interesting Rationalist designs since the war.
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