Location and Orientation of Rome


Location and Orientation of Rome provides comprehensive overview of the exact geographical position and developed communication system within the capital city of Italy. Rome on the banks of the River Tiber is accessible from port Civitavecchia about one hour downstream near Tyrrhenian Sea. The Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport Rome is a major stop over and destination for most of the airline companies operating in Europe.

Rome with a heritage of nearly 3000 years has an orientation of ancient, medieval and modern set up. Rome Italy, the City of Seven Hills, has been a tourist's delight and a scholar's interest. This Eternal City which existed since the 10th century B.C ranks amongst the top ten visited cities of the world.

Rome Location

Rome City of Italy located on the eastern banks of the River Tiber lies to the west of the Apennine Mountains. The geographical location of Rome at 41º 54' N and 12º 29' E, and near the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula has contributed to its favorable climate throughout the year. The Tyrrhenian Sea is about 25 kilometers westwards from Rome. Rome, like other locations on the western coasts of temperate mainlands experiences Mediterranean climate with warm summers and cool winters.

Summer temperature in Rome city varies between 14º C – 28º C, and winter temperature ranges from 4º C to 17º C. Rainfall mostly occurs between October to January.

Rome, City of the Seven Hills, is an ancient city dating back to 10th century B.C. The seven hills on which this civilization grew were divided into the Eastern and Western halves. The Eastern half comprising Quirinal,
Viminal, Caelian, and Esquiline were part of a volcanic ridge. The Western group included the Aventine, Palatine and Capitoline hills. All these seven hills were separated by marshy lands.

The City of Rome is located at the following respective distances from other important cities:

  • London , United Kingdom
  • - 1434 km
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • - 1294 km
  • Moscow, Russia
  • - 2376 km
  • Cairo, Egypt
  • - 2135 km
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • - 8460 km
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • - 5394 km
  • New York, United States
  • - 6891 km
  • Montreal, Canada
  • - 6588 km
  • Rio de Janiero, Brazil
  • - 9289 km
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • - 16000 km
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • - 9866 km
  • Singapore
  • - 10034 km
  • Beijing, China
  • - 8134 km
  • Mumbai, India
  • - 6185 km

    Rome Orientation

    Most of the tourist destinations of the Piazza and the Colosseum are located within walking distance from the Stazione Termini railway station.

    Ancient Rome is represented by the Pantheon, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Castel Sant'Angelo and Catacombe di Santa Domitilla. Medieval Rome is represented magnificently by the St. Paul's Cathedral, Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Victor Emmanuel Monument and Domus Aurea. The Forum and the Palatine Hill are in the center of ancient Rome with the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps lying to its east.

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