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Origins of Rome
From romantic visions of gladiators
to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code and the Roman Catholic Church, no
city is more interesting than Rome.
At the heart of the country of Italy
is the city of Rome. From being the center of an empire to now being the
seat of Catholicism, Rome always has been and will be an important part
of the world's culture. How did it come to pass that one small city took
the world by storm? Here are some facts about Rome that can help to explain
its importance and influence on the rest of the country, Europe and the
world.
Rome started out as a small village
located in what is now the country of Italy. Its roots trace back to the
ninth century BC, although the traditional mythical date of birth for Rome
is April 21, 753 BC. The name Rome comes from origins that are disputed
among historians, but it is generally thought to have come from the Etruscan
language. Etruscan was the major language spoken in this area when Rome
was founded, and it is believed that the founders of the village/city were
probably Etruscan and later assimilated into an Italic population. In around
500 BC, the Romans residing in the city gained their independence from
the controlling Etruscans and were well on their way to creating an empire...
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Artemide
Hotel Rome
The Hotel Artemide is in
Rome, Italy's Via Nazionale area, a short distance away from some of Rome's
famous landmarks. The Exhibition Palace is 500 metres from the hotel with
Trevi fountain and the Spanish Steps one kilometre away. Dating from the
19th century, the Hotel Artimede retains the original Art Nouveau designs.
The lobby features a stained-glass dome above the polished marble floors.
The multilingual staff is available 24 hours to provide services that include
complimentary newspapers, safe deposit boxes and concierge desk. Complimentary
American-style buffet breakfasts are served each morning and the Caffetteria
Nazionale serves light meals and snacks. Roof Europa, open daily in July
and August from 7 p.m. to midnight, offers cocktails, light meals and snacks
in a relaxed setting, opening out onto a terrece with a view of the Rome
skyline. |
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Ambasciatori
Palace Hotel Rome
The Ambasciatori Palace
Hotel is an opulent property on the famous Via Vittorio Veneto, 500 metres
from the Borghese Gardens and 600 metres from the Spanish Steps. In the
La Terrazza restaurant, diners can choose from a refined menu offering
a modern fusion of Italian and International cuisine and over 1000 wines,
served in opulent surroundings dating back to the 1920s. Guests can relax
with cocktails and enjoy the live piano music in the hotel's stylish Embassy
Bar, and order light meals from the 24-hour room service menu. The hotel
is perfectly placed for exploring the city's many historic sights; Barberini
Square is 300 metres from the hotel, and the Borghese Gardens and Museum
are only 400 metres away. The National Museum of Rome is one kilometre
from the hotel. Rome Fiumicino Airport is an approximate driving time of
45 minutes away, a distance of 25 kilometres. |
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Bettoja
Hotel Nord Nuova Roma
The Bettoja Hotel Nord Nuova
Roma is 400 meters from the shops of Via Nazionale in Rome, Italy. The
Coliseum, the Forum and Trevi Fountain are a kilometer away. Termini Station
is 200 meters from the hotel and Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately
35 kilometers away. A 1930s building, Bettoja Hotel Nord Nuova Roma retains
the original façade. Hardwood floors in the lobby are covered with
Oriental carpets. Leather chairs and sofas in the lobby and library provide
a place to read complimentary newspapers. Complimentary breakfasts are
served each morning while La Limonaia serves beverages and light fare from
the roof terrace. There is a fitness room on the top floor of the hotel.
Wireless Internet access is available. The hotel library offers local guidebooks. |
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Cardinal
Hotel St Peter
The Cardinal Hotel St Peter
is located in Rome, Italy, 2.5 kilometres from the Vatican and four kilometres
from the Pantheon. Cipro-Musei Vaticani station is situated two kilometres
from the hotel. This modern hotel is spread over 4 storeys accessible by
elevator and extends to a roof garden with bar area offering panoramic
city views. There is a jetted tub on the roof terrace, and the multilingual
concierge is on hand to offer sightseeing assistance. The Cardinal Hotel
Saint Peter offers a complimentary buffet breakfast. The Trevi Fountain,
located 4 kilometres from the hotel, is a spectacular Baroque marble monument
commissioned in 1732 by the then Pope and depicting Neptune with his chariot.
Legend has it that those who throw a coin into the fountain will be sure
to return to Rome. |
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Eurostars
International Palace Rome
The Eurostars International
Palace is located in Rome, Italy, and boasts a Renaissance facade. The
Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are less than one
kilometer from the hotel. Termini station is 400 meters from the hotel.
Built at the end of the 19th century, the Eurostars International Palace
hotel's lobby is bright with white marble walls and floors with alcoves
that feature landscapes of ancient Rome. The front desk is open 24 hours
a day. Complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. The International
Café serves á la carte meals throughout the day, all of which
are made from typical Italian produce. The Piazza della Repubblica, 100
meters from the hotel, is dominated by the Fountain of Naiads and the figure
of Glauco the fisherman, struggling with a fish to defeat the hostile forces
of nature. |
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Grand
Hotel De La Minerve Rome
Housed in a 17th-century
Renaissance structure that overlooks a cobblestone piazza in Rome, Italy,
the Grand Hotel de la Minerve is located two blocks from the Pantheon and
less than one kilometer from the Piazza Navona and the Piazza Venezia.
Le Cesta Restaurant is known for fine Italian and international cuisines.
During summer months, the restaurant expands onto the roof garden, where
the sunset may be viewed against a backdrop of some of Rome's best sites.
The hotel’s rates include an American buffet breakfast. Le Cupole Bar serves
a range of wines and liquors in a relaxed and discreet setting, and offers
live entertainment. A fitness room offers cardiovascular equipment.
Originally constructed in 1620 as an aristocratic residence, this building
has functioned as a hotel off and on since the 1700s. During the 19th century,
it was particularly popular with French, German and British artists and
intellectuals on the "Grand Tour." French novelists Stendhal and George
Sand both stayed here. |
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Grand
Hotel Parco dei Principi Rome
The Grand Hotel Parco dei
Principi is located in Rome, Italy, opposite the Villa Borghese gardens,
one kilometres from Via Veneto, and 2.5 kilometres from the Trevi Fountain.
Guests of the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi have access to the onsite
fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. Multilingual staff are available
at the concierge desk, and the hotel's front desk is open around the clock.
The Pauline Borghese restaurant offers an international wine list and an
olive oil menu, and light refreshments are served at La Pomme Bar. A complimentary
American breakfast is available every morning. Grand Hotel Parco
dei Principi's 180 guestrooms feature jewel tones and decorative furnishings.
Amenities include air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television,
and minibars. |
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Ludovisi Palace Rome
The Hotel Ludovisi Palace
in Rome, formerly a grand 1920s townhouse, is located around the corner
from the famous Via Veneto in the center of the city and maintains the
chunky façade brickwork and arched, shuttered windows of its former
years. Guests of the Ludovisi Palace can start the day in Rome with breakfast
served directly in their room, with a copy of their favourite newspaper,
or take buffet breakfast in the breakfast lounge. Other services include
high-speed Internet connectivity, currency exchange, and laundry facilities,
while business guests benefit from secretarial services. The Hotel Ludovisi
Palace, Rome, has a specially trained staff at the 24-hour concierge desk
who are available to advise on the city's best excursions and sights, including
the Villa Borghese's elegant gardens (located at 300 metres), the Spanish
Steps (500 metres). and the Pantheon (1.5 kilometres). |
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Rome
Cavalieri, The Waldorf - Astoria Collection Rome
With views over Rome and
a prized art collection displayed throughout the hotel, Rome Cavalieri
Hilton is a luxury hotel set in 15 acres of private parkland, three kilometres
from the Vatican and four kilometres from the Coliseum. Guests can take
a dip in the Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool set in the hotel's 15
acres of private park or work out in one of the two gyms where instructors
are on hand to assist with training programmes. Energetic guests can make
use of the running track and tennis courts before relaxing in the indoor
pool with hydro- massage and water cascade. Guests in need of some pampering
can visit the Grand Spa with its Turkish baths, hydro-massage pools, saunas,
relaxation area, beauty centre and physiotherapist. Dining options include
a poolside restaurant serving regional Italian dishes and a Michelin-starred
roof garden restaurant with stunning views of Rome and St. Peter's Dome. |
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Sheraton
Golf Parco De' Medici Hotel & Resort, Roma
The charming Sheraton Golf
Parco de Medici is located next to a 24-hole golf course just 18 kilometers
from the center of Rome, Italy. Formal dining is available at the Savoia
Restaurant, which overlooks the golf course. Regional cuisine in a casual
setting is featured at Club House Restaurant. Live music, cocktails and
snacks are enjoyed at Bar Borgia. Thirty-three meeting rooms, an exhibition
area and conference center can accommodate up to 550 people. An on-site
business center with Internet access provides additional office support
services. Besides the on-site golf course, the hotel provides a fitness
facility and outdoor pools. The health facility offers a sauna and Turkish
bath. ext to the hotel is an American-style movie mega-plex owned
by Warner Brothers, and features several dining options. |
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The
Inn At The Roman Forum Rome
The Inn At The Roman Forum
is located in Rome, Italy, one kilometre from Campo del Fiori, and two
kilometres from Fontana de Trevi. This traditional Italian hotel is located
50 metres from Cavour, the nearest metro station. The hotel has Roman ruins
dating back 2,000 years in its grounds; wireless Internet access is available
throughout. Room service is also offered. All of the air-conditioned
rooms at the hotel have antique furniture and wooden flooring; the marbled
bathrooms have a Jacuzzi tub or walk-in shower. Satellite television, direct-dial
phones, wireless Internet access (surcharge), hair dryers, and welcome
amenities are also provided. |
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