{"id":498,"date":"2018-03-22T14:33:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T14:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zainoo.com\/blog\/en\/?p=498"},"modified":"2018-03-22T14:33:12","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T14:33:12","slug":"historic-centre-of-rome-and-properties-of-the-holy-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zainoo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/22\/historic-centre-of-rome-and-properties-of-the-holy-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic centre of Rome and properties of the Holy See"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let\u2019s be honest, what else can we tell you about Rome you don\u2019t already know? Italy\u2019s capital, metropolis, breeding ground of the Roman Empire, home of some of the world\u2019s most glorious sights, rich in amazing history, cultural monuments and some of the most important pieces of art in existence today. Naturally, the historic centre and all extraterritorial properties of the Holy See are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Why? It\u2019s not like we really have to explain why, is it? Instead, let us tell what there is to see, and which highlights are an absolute must for your next visit.<\/p>\n

The growing World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s not go over the history of Romulus and Remus again (if you really want to, read on here<\/a>) and instead get this thing on the road. Did you know that the original UNESCO World Heritage Site Rome was much smaller? Declared in 1980, Rome was only the second Italian site to receive this honour (one year after the rock drawings in Valcamonica and at the same time as Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan). The extraterritorial properties of the Holy See were only gradually declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and 1990. Nowadays, the protected historic centre of Rome encompasses a total area of 1,446.2 ha plus another 38.9 ha of Holy See properties.<\/p>\n

Over 25,000 scenic, historic and archaeological sites, contained within the Aurealian Walls and the Gianicolesi Walls, await you. Here are some of Rome\u2019s major highlights for you at a glance.<\/p>\n

Ancient Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being the breeding ground of the Roman Empire \u2013 nomen est omen, if you like \u2013 Rome managed to retain its ancient charm to this day. Monuments of the erstwhile world empire still dominate the cityscape, some of which are in pretty great shape. Where to start, you wonder? Let\u2019s try the following:<\/p>\n