capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
"The ancient ruins near the Vatican remind visitors that Rome was once the heart of a vast empire before becoming the eternal city of Italy."
the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church
"The Pope is considered the spiritual head of Rome, guiding millions of Catholics worldwide."
A city on the Tiber River on the Italian peninsula; ancient capital of the Roman Empire; capital city of Italy; capital city of the region of Lazio.
"The Colosseus stands in Rome, the historic heart of the former empire and modern capital of Italy."
The word Rome entered English via Old French and Germanic roots that originally referred specifically to the ancient Italian capital. According to Roman legend, this name honors Romulus, the mythical founder who established the city as his kingdom.