Tag: ancient rome

  • The 7 Hills of Rome: What Are They and What Can You See?

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    Rome is a city of many hills. But the seven hills of Rome are the original hills on which the ancient city was founded.

    7 Hills of Rome Map
  • Roman Forum: No Longer Free

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    Update: Admission to the Roman Forum is included in the combined ticket for the Parco Colosseo Archeological Area Well, it was fun while it lasted. According to the folks at Dream of Italy and Tony Polzer from 3 Milennia Tours, the Roman Forum will begin to charge admission as of March 9th. Tony lays out…

  • Ancient Romulus Cave Found

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    If you believe the legend that Rome was founded more than 2,000 years ago by the twins Romulus and Remus, then the news that scientists have found the Lupercale, the cave where a she-wolf suckled the pair, will surely astonish you. According to Reuters, archeologists restoring the ancient Palace of Augustus on the Palatine hill…