Rome

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Catholic Church. South of the Vatican one finds the bohemian quarter of Trastevere, packed with trattorie and small wine bars, and further south still, the Testaccio district, renowned for night clubs and live music.
Tourism is a major source of income, and visitors come and go throughout the year. The city is blessed with a warm Mediterranean climate, making it particularly pleasant to visit in autumn and spring. In August it is hot and sticky and most of the locals head for the coast, many shops and bars close for the summer break, and the streets are strangely empty save for visitors.
Until recently, Rome was frequently criticized for being noisy, chaotic and poorly maintained. However, when the year 2000 promised an influx of an estimated 30 million pilgrims, the city flourished as decades of urban renewal came to light: Tons of scaffolding were finally dismantled to reveal beautifully restored facades, cleverly revamped museums and a much improved public transport system. (www.travelaroundrome.com)
Roman History Timeline
753BC Romulus ...