ROME - ITALY
Rome
is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with a population of 3.7 million in 2006.
is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with a population of 3.7 million in 2006.Rome is located in the central-western portion of Italy on the Tiber river within the Lazio region of Italy. Rome's history spans over 2500 years. It was the capital city of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
, which was the dominant Power in Western Europe and the lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea for over 700 years from the 1st Century BC until the 7th Century AD. Since the 2nd Century AD Rome has been the seat of the Papacy and, after the end of Byzantine
domination, in the 8th century it became the capital of the Papal States, which lasted until 1870. In 1871 Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and in 1946 that of the Italian Republic. Since 1929 it is also the site of the Vatican City
, an independent city-state presided over by the Pope
.
, which was the dominant Power in Western Europe and the lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea for over 700 years from the 1st Century BC until the 7th Century AD. Since the 2nd Century AD Rome has been the seat of the Papacy and, after the end of Byzantine domination, in the 8th century it became the capital of the Papal States, which lasted until 1870. In 1871 Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and in 1946 that of the Italian Republic. Since 1929 it is also the site of the Vatican City, an independent city-state presided over by the Pope.Rome and the Number " 7 " (seven)
The number 7 has a significant meaning for Rome. After Romulus
founded Rome on the 21st of April 753 BC, he said that he have been succeeded by another six rulers. The last one of these which was Tarquin the Proud (Tarquinius Superbus) who was overthrown in 509 BC. After the overthrown in 509 BC the Roman Republic was formed.
which is hunted in northern Italy for one of the most sought after fruiting fungus, the white truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico).
qualities. The composer and gourmand Rossini called them "the 
of the mushroom world." They grow in 
, near the Langhe and Roero hills which also produce Italy's great Wines: 
of wild garlic with mineraly overtones; it's essential not to cook it, but only to use it raw, grated onto crusty bread or a hot dish. Its flavor is fleeting.
which is a located in the 
, hosts the 6th and final round of the international series of regattas for Extreme 40 
. Waters off the Almería Coast will host the regattas at this event, which is to feature more than 20 teams. Various world and Olympic champions will be among the participants. This event puts Almería up with the 
elite, and is a wonderful opportunity for fans, who will be able to watch the races from the shore, as the course will be very close to the coast. 
and the 
, were primarily played in indoor arenas. The U2 360° Tour is named after the 360-degree staging and audience configuration it uses for shows which U2 claims is "the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure." In an era of declining CD sales, the tour is expected to be a major source of income for the band. The U2 360° Tour (presented by
) kicks off August 10 in Frankfurt and will visit 12 additional cities across Europe including Hannover, Horsens, Helsinki, Moscow, Vienna, Athens, Istanbul, Munich, Paris, Brussels and Seville before finishing at Estadio Cidade Coimbra in Portugal on October 3.
. The town of Morges hosts the event that draws classic car lovers from across Europe, last year the number of visitors were around 25.000 people. 
region, which cosist of the cities 
. During the 1- 12 of October when the celebration is held fish and shellfish are going on sale at special prices, prepared and served by town locals. The attraction of Galicia attracts thousands of people every year, making this event a point of Marisco, and earning O’Grove its nickname of “
”. During the celebrations there is also music, traditional dance, competitions and sporting events, as well as seminars and exhibitions.
of the world like New York, Paris and Milan also London has taken his place to be the 4th city. During the 17th - 20th of September new colletions of next years Spring/Summer will be shown. Be the first one to see it and visit London.
and 
artists fly in from anywhere such as Europe, Japan, China, Thailand and Singapore and America. Previously held in Old Truman Brewery now relocated to a much bigger place at Tobacco Duck which is just minutes far from 
.
is another spectacular event which is held anually on the Grand Canal on the 5th of September. The event starts with a magnificent historical procession consisting of splendid, elaborately 
complete with hundreds of hand made figures in gorgeous 
costumes. 
, (was a Venetian statesman who served as the fiftieth Doge of Venice and he ascended to the position on July 13, 1312, and served until his death. decided) at those time to celebrate the magnificence of the city with a 
. This event had been held when a foreign prince came to Venice or for the election of a Doge or a new Pope.The Regata Storica is the main and most important regatta of the year but any island of the lagoon has its own regatta.