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Rome, the Capital
But there's more to Rome than history, fine art and great food. Rome is Italy's capital and
largest city, and while history is all around, modern life is lived to the full. Rome is Italy's
political and religious heartbeat and the influences of government and Church dominate
the city. Many city-centre
palazzi
house government offices, while in the Vatican the
dome of St Peter's Basilica reminds everyone of the pope's presence. Political intrigue is
thick in the air and as tourists tuck into their pizza politicians hatch plots over spaghetti
and wine.
