Happy Birthday Roma!

Every year on April 21th, Rome celebrates its birthday. On this day the doors of numerous museums and archeological sites are open to the public, and the streets are flooded by sumptuous processions of gladiators, senators, and other heroes of the Roman many-century history.

According to legend, the twin brothers Romulus and Remus were the founders of Rome. They miraculously escaped death in their infancy, and were nursed by the she-wolf. But the evidence of the story was found only some time ago: during the excavations in the Forum area, which have been held for 20 years, were found the remnants of the ancient palace, which is considered to be founded some 750 BC. On the place, where stood the Temple of Romulus (which is now the part of the Santi Cosma e Damiano), was found the frame of the historical building, which was unsuccessfully searched by many generations of scientists. Thereby, Rome has proved once again that it is the "Eternal City".

As usual, also this year a procession of people dressed as Roman gladiators, soldiers, gods and goddesses will take place along the Via dei Fori Imperiali. According to the website of the “Gruppo Storico Romano” that organizes it, this year's parade will start at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 18th at the Circo Massimo and will make its way along a fairly circuitous route to the Via dei Fori Imperiali.

This is truly a unique occasion to deepen one’s knowledge of ancient Rome and to see how much Romans love their beautiful city!