Rome is the capital of Italy. Once the capital of an ancient republic and empire who defined the Western world in antiquity and left indelible imprints millennia after, Rome is also known as "the Eternal City" and remains today as a political capital and a religious center, the spiritual and physical seat of the Roman Catholic Church[1].
Geography
Rome is located in the central portion of the Italian peninsula, on the Tiber River about 15 miles inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Appears In
A Courtesan of Rome
Ancient Rome is the main setting for A Courtesan of Rome, where Main Character (A Courtesan of Rome) resides and plots the downfall of Julius Caesar.
Rules of Engagement, Book 3
In Rules of Engagement, Book 3, the Ember of the Sea visits Rome. Main Character (Rules of Engagement) and her fiance enjoy a day at the spa, while Party-Girl Sister leads a tour of the colosseum. The latter with the help of Bookish Sister and Audrey must thwart their Aunt's sabotage to ensure the tour guests remain happy and Party-Girl Sister remains employed.
Mentioned In
The Royal Romance, Book 3 (Determinant)
In Chapter 8, if you decide to sample foods with your friends, you see Hakim and Francesco enjoying moussaka together on a sidewalk. Hakim mentions it is almost as good as what he had in Greece, while Francesco jokes about the Italian version. Then Hakim adds that the saltimbocca they had in Rome will never be topped.
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Ancient Rome
Modern Rome
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