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But with what should I start? Is it actually possible to retell shortly the history of Rome? I'm unlikely to do it in a few words. In any case, I can't but mention the most important date - April 21, 753 BC. It's the day, when Rome was founded by Romulus, who, by the way, killed his brother – Remus. Time passed and the city turned into the powerful imperia. Rome reached its fullest flower during the rule of Imperator Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). Like the ancient Rome, the modern city is located on the seven hills: the Aventine Hill, the Caelian Hill, the Palatine Hill, the Capitoline Hill, the Esquiline Hill, the Quirinal Hill and the Viminal Hill. The central areas and the most famous sights are situated at Campo Marzio. The Trastevere, located at the bank of the Tiber, and the Monti can also boast of world fame. Another place you should visit is the Pigneto, the quarter with the reputation of the most Roman.

The Coliseum. The amphitheatre of Flavius was built in 1 AD on the place, where Nero's artificial sea used to be situated. It was an attempt to sponge out the memory of the hateful imperator Nero and to get back the love of people. The amphitheatre became the largest ever in the Roman Empire. When in 80 AD the building works were finished and the Coliseum was unveiled, by Titus' order the fights of gladiators were organized. The performance lasted for 100 days and contained fights of gladiators, elephants, and sweeps. As the result, they killed more than 9000 animals. Later the amphitheatre was enlarged: another row and some new gangways appeared. Nowadays the amphitheatre of Flavius is more known as the Coliseum. This name it must have got due to the 40-meter sculpture (or 'the colossus') of Nero that was located nearby, but not because of its size.
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