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] due to Vatican City being located in Rome.[2]
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 Deadliest Game
In Chapter 7, Dante is surprised that Jun dressed up. Jun responds by saying, "When in Rome, you have to mingle with the locals."
The Heist: Monaco
In Chapter 4, you meet Whisper who asks you if you heard about the Vatican Job. You state that the job happened in 2013 and that everyone has heard about it and that it's generally assumed to have been a six-man job. She reveals that she did it on her own, making it a one-woman job.
Platinum (Determinant)
If you choose to go fountain-hopping with Shane Parker in Chapter 8, you two will throw coins into the fountain while making a wish, acting as if it was the Trevi Fountain.
The Royal Romance, Book 1 (Determinant)
If you and Liam go to see the Statue of Liberty in Chapter 1, Liam will generally talk about art and give the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel as example which is located in Vatican City.[3]
The Royal Romance, Book 2
In Chapter 5, Francesco calls Italy the most beautiful country in the world and lists the history of Rome as an example.
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.
The Unexpected Heiress (Determinant)
If you marry John Somerset and talk about future travels, John will mention he wants to take you to the Colosseum.[4]
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Ancient Rome
Modern Rome
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