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pinpoint Rome's origins somewhere around 750 B.C., and its
heyday as the center of the Western world lasted till A.D. 476.
But even in the 15-plus centuries following, the city hasn't
lost its vitality or its significance. It's still a vast,
hectic, unconquerable city, full of passionate people and
constant action.  Rome is about the architecture and the food,
but you can get lost alone, so if you like to seek out off-the-
beaten-path secrets, consider a guided walking tour. If you have
just a little time, hit the obvious landmarks: the Coliseum,
Piazza Navona, Piazza Colonna, the Borghese Gallery and Museums,
Castel Saint Angel, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. In
fact, the Spanish Steps are one of the great meeting spots in
the city, and all around it, you can find a peculiar Roman
shopping idiosyncrasy: small artisan shops selling a rainbow of
leather gloves—world class in quality and a must-buy if you've
got the souvenir budget.  Of cour