A legend say that Rome was built on seven hills. The Ethernal City is known for its architectural heritage but there are some interesting facts to give you an insight into the Roman culture, its history and treasures.1. The birth of the Eternal City, which was founded in 753BC, is celebrated every year on the 21st of April. Celebrations include fireworks, gladiator shows, traditional

The Roman port of Ostia is easier to visit than Pompeii (which is four hours south of Rome by train). And, in some ways, it's more interesting. Because Ostia was a working port town, it shows a more complete and gritty look at Roman life than wealthy Pompeii. Wandering around today, you'll see the remains of the docks, warehouses, apartment flats, mansions,

Thousands of cultural institutions across the continent will open their doors for free on 15 May 2010 for the "The European Night of Museums".This is the sixth edition of the event, which began in France at the initiative of the French Culture Ministry and was rolled out across Europe under the patronage of the Council of Europe and UNESCO in 2005, this  will see the public visit over 2,5

"The Roman Forum, also known by its original Latin designation (Latin: Forum Romanum, Italian: Foro Romano), is located between the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill of the city of Rome, Italy. Citizens of the ancient city referred to the location as the "Forum Magnum" or just the "Forum". It is part of the centralised area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed."T

"The Roman Forum, also known by its original Latin designation (Latin: Forum Romanum, Italian: Foro Romano), is located between the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill of the city of Rome, Italy. Citizens of the ancient city referred to the location as the "Forum Magnum" or just the "Forum". It is part of the centralised area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed." Wikipedi

"The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering." WikipediaView Useful Information about the Colosseum Introduction Even today, in a world of skyscrapers, the Colosseum is hugely impressive. It stands as a glorious but troubling monument to Roman imperial power and cruelty. Inside it, behind those serried ranks of arches and columns, Romans for centuries cold-bloodedly killed literally thousands of people whom they saw as criminals, as well as professional fighters and animals.