According to ancient legend, one of the most powerful force and the greatest civilizations, Rome was built on seven hills, and its founder, later the first king, was Romulus. Throughout the thousand-year history, the city gradually developed, leaving even today impressive traces of the rich history present in every corner of the city. Its authenticity is manifested through three great epochal forces that are united in the city: Greek culture, the Roman Empire and Christianity. A walk through the "Eternal City" which is decorated with works of different architectural styles, landmarks of ancient Rome, imposing monuments make it the city with the largest number of historical, archaeological and architectural heritage in the world. Among the most magnificent monuments of Rome are The Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, the Capitol, the Roman Forum, Villa Borghese, the Pantheon and the St Peter's Basilica. In addition to cultural tourism, the tourist offer of the capital of Italy, which differs from the offers of other cities on the competitive market, is complemented by a gastronomic offer with segments of eno tourism, elements of sustainable tourism, congress tourism, numerous fashion streets as part of shopping tourism and sports tourism. Various types of tourism, historical heritage, convenient location, an offer enriched with events and endless entertainment possibilities, rank Rome among the most visited cities in Europe with a record number of tourist arrivals of around 35 million in 2023. Today, Rome is an important road and railway junction, with developed industries such as metal, food, chemical, textile and film. As the home of the smallest state in the world, the Vatican, Rome has become the heart of faith and the center of the Catholic Church and its head, the Pope. The Vatican, as one of the holiest places that connects religious and cultural-historical heritage, attracts many workshipers who participate in the practice of pilgrimage, which has positive effects on the growth of the economy.