{"id":3789,"date":"2018-06-09T00:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T22:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2026-05-29T10:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:34:04","slug":"roma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/en\/roma\/","title":{"rendered":"Rome (June 9-11, 2018):"},"content":{"rendered":"
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History of Rome in a few lines:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

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Origins and Antiquity: The Eternal City:<\/strong><\/h3>

According to legend, Rome was founded by the brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. The city grew from a small settlement on the Tiber River to become the capital of a vast empire that dominated the Mediterranean and much of Europe, marking the development of Western civilization in law, engineering, and culture.<\/p>

Middle Ages: Center of Christianity:<\/strong><\/h3>

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, Rome lost its secular political power but became the spiritual center of Catholic Christianity. The city was ruled by the Popes (Papal States), becoming a major pilgrimage site and the seat of European ecclesiastical power.<\/p>

Renaissance and Modern Age:<\/h3>

During the Renaissance, Rome experienced a spectacular artistic and architectural revival, with the construction of masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, attracting artists like Michelangelo and Raphael. It continued to be the capital of the Papal States, despite political changes in Europe.<\/p>

19th Century and Present Day:<\/h3>

In 1870, Rome was captured by the forces of the Kingdom of Italy and proclaimed its national capital, completing Italian unification. Throughout the 20th century, it grew into a vibrant, modern metropolis. Today, it is a global capital, a vast open-air museum that blends its ancient heritage (the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican) with modern life, serving as a major political, cultural, and tourist center.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It was a surprise gift for Jos\u00e9's 40th birthday; he didn't know anything about it until we arrived at the airport. Mamen packed the suitcase by "borrowing" clothes over two weeks so it wouldn't be obvious, and even taking vacation time without him suspecting a thing, so you can't include prices for flights, hotels, tickets, etc. Mamen isn't as good at writing travel guides as Jos\u00e9.<\/p>

But needless to say, "even though everything is broken in Rome" \ud83d\ude02 We absolutely have to go.<\/strong><\/p>

It's an easy city to get lost in or see all the essential sights, but once you've seen the most iconic ones, venturing into alleyways that aren't on a map is worthwhile.<\/p>

If you also want to suffer seeing the waste and the billions of euros that exist far exceeding the billions of people dying of hunger, then you also have to visit the Vatican. We did, and to this day we still don't understand how all of this can exist (mind you, we're not talking about religion, where everyone is free to believe what they want). We're talking about preaching with words but not with deeds, and having pockets overflowing with gold while so many people are destitute. Anyway\u2026<\/p>

Recommendations: You have to have dinner in Trastevere and enjoy its streets, its people, its vibrant atmosphere\u2014we loved it. You can book through TheFork using the code 7C1B79A3 <\/strong>And they give you a discount, even on drinks.<\/p>