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Rome's seven hills offer some superb vantage points. One of the best is the Palatino
(Palatine Hill), a gorgeous green expanse of evocative ruins, towering pine trees and
sweeping views overlooking the Roman Forum. This is where it all began, where Romu-
lus supposedly killed Remus and founded the city in 753 BC, and where the ancient Ro-
man emperors lived in unimaginable luxury. Nowadays, it's a truly haunting spot, and as
you walk the gravel paths you can almost sense the ghosts in the air.
Ancient Rome
