Rome, the capital of Italy, is a sprawling cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of art, architecture and world-influenced culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Forum and Colosseum evoke the power of the ancient Roman Empire. The Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, features St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and the Sistine Chapel.
Rome, the capital of Italy, is a sprawling cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of art, architecture and world-influenced culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Forum and Colosseum evoke the power of the ancient Roman Empire. The Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, features St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and the Sistine Chapel.
