A very brief history of Rome: The "Urbe" was founded on 753 B.C. and was first governed by 7 kings (753-510 B.C.);then as a Republic by Consuls (510- 30 ) and finally by Emperors (30 B.C. - 476 A.C.). During the Middle Ages, the Church established its temporal rule and Rome remained the seat of the papal court untill 1870, when the Italian army entered Rome and the "Eternal City" became the capital of a united Italy. The only Vatican remained under the sovereignity of the Pope. Today, the Vatican is the smallest state of the world (0,440 SqKms). Rome has a population of three and half million inhabitants.

Mariano Hotel Rome

Servian Walls: The biggest remains of the defensive walls of the VI century B.C., located near by Termini Central Station

St. Peter's Basilica: The richest and most impressive church on earth. Dome by Michelangelo, Della Porta, Fontana (1546-1589), facade by Maderno, colonnade by Bernini, who designed also the 140 saint's statues which adorn it. Inside, the famous "Pietà" by Michelangelo. Connected to the Mariano hotel by Rome 's underground or busses

Vatican Museum: It is considered one of Europe's top three houses of art. Some of the best Greek, Roman and Egiptian statues. Inside, the Tapestry gallery, the Maps gallery , Raphael's Rooms, the Pinacoteca and the famous Sistine Chapel.

National Roman Museum in Palazzo Massimo: Frescoes, mosaics and more.The greatest collection of ancient Roman art. 12 minutes walk from the Mariano Hotel

Navona Square: Occupies the place of the Stadium of Domitian. In the centre of the square there is the Four Rivers fountain by Bernini.