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When to go
Overall Italy is a warm and crowded country throughout summers so if you want to avoid the heat and enjoy a rather peaceful holiday, the best time to visit would be from April to June and late September to October as temperatures are usually mild and the crowds aren't as intense. August is considered to be the worst month as it gets uncomfortably hot, muggy and crowded. The summer rush really picks up by mid-June, and from July to mid-September the country abounds with visitors. Most attractions operate for shorter hours during winter or are closed for renovation from October to Easter.
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Fast Facts
Location: In Italy's Lazio Region Dialing code Country Code: + 39 Area Code: 06 Emergency numbers In an emergency call 112 (Carabinieri) 113 (Police) 118 (medical first aid) Carry the address of your embassy or consulate.; Population: 2,705,603; Languages: English, Italian, French, German
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Public Holidays - 2008
1 Jan New Year's Day. 6 Jan Epiphany. 24 Mar Easter Monday. 25 Apr Liberation Day. 1 May Labor Day. 2 Jun Anniversary of the Republic. 15 Aug Assumption. 1 Nov All Saints' Day. 8 Dec Immaculate Conception. 25 Dec Christmas Day. 26 Dec St Stephen's Day.
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Annual Temperature
January: High: 12°C (53°F) Low: 2°C (35°F); February: High: 13°C (56°F) Low: 33°C (37°F); March: High: 16°C (61°F) Low: 4°C (40°F)
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Rome Residents
Romans are warm, gentle, have a taste for the better things in life and are always ready to lend a helping hand to the tourists who visit Rome every year.
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Rome Today
A visit to Rome is like overloading your senses. It is also like walking through a painting of time itself.
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Rome History
According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 by Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of the priestess Rhea Silvia who were ordered to death by exposure by Amelius, brother of their grandfather. Fortunately they were saved and brought up by a she-wolf. When they grew older, the twins founded their own city. A quarrel ensued between the brothers as to who would rule, which resulted in Romulus killing Remus. The city takes its name from Romulus. The city of Rome grew out of a number of settlements that existed around seven hills that were near the river Tiber. It was governed by the seven kings of Rome. Rome became a world power and emerged as an empire with extensive boundaries. It thrived as a centre of culture, art and entertainment, architecture, commerce, science and technology. The city had a vast number of majestic buildings like the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the Forum of Trajan .The Roman Forum was the central area around which Rome developed, and served as a hub for daily Roman life. Here courts were in session and great Senate orators met and argued. Life in the city was always lively with something for everyone to do .There were many religious festivals to honour the various gods, and they were publicly celebrated with entertainment being paid for by the rich. Chariot racing and other events were free spectacles that all people could enjoy.
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