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The capital of Italy, Rome is a vast cosmopolitan city whose nearly 3,000-year-old art, architecture, and culture shine throughout the world. Its ruins, such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, evoke the power of the ancient Roman Empire. The seat of the Roman Catholic Church, Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, home to masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel fresco.