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| By Michael Tulipan | ||||||||||||
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Rome once was the center of the most powerful empire in the world. Today, with its open air archaeological sites, stunning art collections and religious shrines, the city remains true to its nickname - the Eternal City. Spread across seven hills and bisected by the Tiber River, Rome is a city of distinct quarters - the Centro Storico (Historic Center) with its ancient ruins, Tridente with its high end fashion and famous Trevi Fountain, Quirinale dominated by the Presidential palace, Trastevere home to narrow streets full of shops and restaurants and Testaccio, the former meatpacking district with both clubs and its own pyramid. Forming the borders of central Rome were the Aurelian Walls, a series of defensive walls constructed under order of Emperor Marcus Aurelius between 271 and 275 AD. The walls enclosed Rome's seven hills, as well as Trastevere on the opposite side of the river. Remnants of the walls and gates still stand today in many areas of the city. Rome attracts tourists and religious pilgrims year-round to its incredible museums and ruins, making it a busy, sometimes congested place. Unfortunately, this means many miss the real Rome, away from the main sights in neighborhoods full of tiny shops and excellent restaurants serving traditional Roman dishes. This guide will highlight the best of Rome and also take you off the tourist track to some of the city's hidden delights.
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