Rome is the largest city in Floyd County, which sits on the state border with Alabama, and also the largest in the whole of northwest Georgia. Located in the foothills of the famed Appalachian Mountains, its abundance of waterways first attracted Creek and Cherokee peoples. European settlers arrived in the 1830s, forcing native Americans from …
Rome is nicknamed the “eternal city” – and there’s good reason for that. With well over 2,000 years of history and a whole lot of ruins, monuments and properties to prove it, there’s almost no end to the amount of exploration and discovery that can be done here. And let’s not forget the cuisine; in …
The Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural works of Roman engineering. Commissioned in 72 AD by the emperor Vespasian, it is the embodiment of the Roman Empire at its height. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum is an architectural masterpiece that went on to become a prototype for modern stadia. It remains …
Rome is a very popular tourist destination thanks to its historical, cultural and culinary delights. The capital of Italy is packed with attractions to entice any tourist – from Ancient Roman monuments to modern art galleries and experimental cuisines. This popularity has, however, made the city incredibly touristy. One way to beat this is to …
Not only is Rome one of the most culturally significant cities in the world but also one of the most romantic too. With over 3,000 years of historical preservation to explore there is no lack of things to do in Rome. Once you have ticked of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Roman Forum …
The capital and the largest city in Italy, Rome or Roma is one of the most-visited cities not only in Europe but the world. Home of the Roman Empire, the Vatican City (an independent country within the boundaries of Rome), and La Dolce Vita, Rome is also sometimes referred to as the Eternal City, coined …
Rome stands as one of the finest and oldest cities in the world. The history of Rome spans over 2500 years and it has been a center of power, politics, culture and development since its inception. Creation of the city is steeped in legend and mythology and there are various different accounts of how this …