Europe is a vast place where you can discover a lot of great, historical places. Italy, is definitely one of those.
Italy is a vibrant and alive country that incorporates elements from all of history. From the modern Fiats zooming past sleek buildings to the ancient Roman ruins looking like imposing historical sentinels, this country will make every wayward visitor fall in love with it. The beginning of the Italian mainland as a powerful political entity started with the founding of Rome in 753 B.C.E by Romulus, the man who ultimately killed his twin brother, Remus, for power. Rome endured (in one way or another) until 476 C.E., when the western empire collapsed with the removal of Romulus Augustulus from the throne. Enter the “Dark” or “Middle Ages.”
In Italy, the Church and religion pervaded all aspects of daily life, as monasteries flourished and the achievements of the wondrous Romans were forgotten. Then, after centuries of being in the dark, large city-states such as Venice and Florence rose to power, ushering in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. …