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Local Greeting

Ciao / Salve

How locals say hello in Rome

Best Time to Visit

Spring (Aprilโ€“June) or Autumn (Septโ€“Oct)

Must Eat

Cacio e pepeSupplรฌCarbonaraGelatoArtichokes alla romana

Local Tip

Book the Colosseum online โ€” queues can be 3 hours. Afternoon light is magical for photos.

Origin Story

Ancient
๐Ÿ“… Founded circa 753 BCEBy Romulus (mythological) / Latin and Sabine tribes (historical)

Roman tradition holds that Romulus founded the city on April 21, 753 BCE, after killing his twin brother Remus in a dispute about which hill to build on โ€” the Palatine won. From a hilltop village, Rome became a republic, then an empire controlling 5 million square kilometres. When that empire fell, its language, law, and religion shaped every European civilisation that followed.

Fun Fact

Rome has more obelisks than Egypt โ€” 13 vs Egypt's 9 remaining ones.

Cultural Dos

  • โœ“Greet shopkeepers when entering
  • โœ“Dress modestly at churches
  • โœ“Eat lunch late (1โ€“3pm)

Cultural Don'ts

  • โœ•Sit on the Spanish Steps with food
  • โœ•Order cappuccino after 11am
  • โœ•Rush through a meal

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