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| Copyright (c) 2009 directline-holidays.co.uk | | | | several hundred thousand. It is famous for the 64 AD |
| Rome has a charming blend of old and new traditions, | | | | fire that left masses of casualties, and the city in ruins. |
| many hotels and shopping sites, delicious dishes and | | | | Vatican City |
| classical culture. With a culture that has a two | | | | Home of the Pope, Vatican City is one of the holiest |
| thousand year history, stories says that the city was | | | | places in the world and the only place on earth where |
| founded by twins Romulus and Remus. As you would | | | | people speak Latin. It is an independent state right in |
| imaging, being a busy European capital city, there is | | | | the middle of Rome. Just 108.seven acres,with a |
| plenty to do here. | | | | population of 800, the Vatican has a broadcasting |
| The Criminal Museum in Rome | | | | facility, flag, postage stamps, currency, citizenship, |
| The Criminal Museum, run by the Ministry of Justice, is | | | | newspaper and station. The must-see sites are St. |
| housed in what used to be a prison so its authenticity | | | | Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. |
| is not in question! Built in the early 19th century for | | | | Stay on your feet |
| Pope Leo XIII, numerous offices of Rome's police | | | | The best way to see Rome is on foot. At street level |
| departments call it home. The museum has three | | | | is also where you will discover those unexpected |
| sections: one dedicated to the main categories of | | | | gems; the fresh smell of a bakery, the traditional |
| crimes; one that deals with investigation techniques and | | | | handmade leather of a local craftsman or perhaps the |
| police search methods; and one that covers what is | | | | piazza that seems stuck a world long since past. |
| involved in serving a criminal sentence. 'Punishment and | | | | Combine quality hotels and low cost flights for |
| Crimes' - gory and gruesome - attracts the most | | | | unforgettable Rome city breaks. Search |
| visitors. Life-sized models illustrate how criminals were | | | | directline-citybreaks.co.uk for all the latst prices & |
| dealt with for centuries the world over, including the | | | | offers. |
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| No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the | | | | Source: |
| iconic structure. This was the largest site constructed | | | | Republish this article |
| during the Roman Empire and took a decade to finish. | | | | |
| Standing 160-feet tall with a seating capacity of up to | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
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