- Rome is over 2,000 years old
- The national flag is green, white and red Modern Rome has 280 fountains and more than 900 churches.
- Nearly 700,000 euros worth of coins is tossed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain each year. The proceeds are donated to Caritas to help those in need.
- The Romans had built a road network of 53,000 miles by the early fourth century. Each Roman mile was about 4,800 feet and marked by a milestone, giving birth to the saying “All roads lead to Rome.”
- In Ancient Rome, only free-born men were allowed to wear togas, a sign of Roman citizenship. Women wore stoles, the female version of togas, made from linen.
- The mascot of Rome is a she-wolf that cared for brothers Romulus and Remus, the mythological founders of Rome.
Do’s & Dont’s
Rome Don’ts‚ Do not wear shorts which are unacceptable in public. Be sure that your shoulders, knees and midriff are covered when visit churches. If possible, wear a hat or scarf. Do not use first names in Italian business. Personal and professional titles are used constantly in either casual conversation or formal writing. Do not enter a taxi without a …
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