Monday, April 22, 2013

Happy Birthday Rome (not looking too bad for 2,766)

From the Daily Mail:

When in Rome: The Eternal City takes a step back in time as it celebrates 2,766th birthday 
  • Each year the streets of the capital become a stage for troupes of actors 
  • Romans join in re-enactments of ancient Rome as it was in 753 BC 
  • Natale di Roma festival held in Rome's 'birth place' amid seven hills
Hundreds of actors, dressed as centurions, goddesses and politicians, took part in the elaborate spectacle
Hundreds of actors, dressed as centurions, goddesses and politicians, took part in the elaborate spectacle

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