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Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in Europe. A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and inspiring city to visit.

Rome, is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world’s leading financial centers and has the eighth largest metropolitan area GDP in the world depending on measurement. One of the most famous fountains in the world, the Trevi Fountain is in Rome. It is the world’s most-visited city as measured by international arrivals and is the world’s most romantic city as named by tourists. Michelangelo may be one of the most famous artists of all time. And many of his most famous works are in Rome. On your visit to Vatican City alone, you can see Michelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel, and his sculpture of the Pietà. Rome is an immediate proximity to other sites, cities and beaches. Rome's Fiumicino international airport is one of the main airports in Italy and in Europe.

 Rome has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. It is a major center of higher education teaching and research and its 52 universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Italy. Rome contains four World Heritage Sites: Coliseums-also known as Flavian Amphitheatre, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Pantheon also Capitoline and Vatican Museums. Other famous landmarks include Bocca della Verità, Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Altare della Patria, Trajan's Market, Doria Pamphili Gallery, MAXXI, Sant'Ignazio Church, Rome and numerous other Roman architectures.