[ Kids/Teens ] The Colosseum is a huge, oval-shaped building in the center of Rome. It's the biggest ancient amphitheatre ever built.

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services.

[ Kids/Teens ] Check out this series of exhibitions from the Getty Museum showcasing the art and culture of Italy in the 18th Century.

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.

[ Kids/Teens ] Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the main city of the Lazio region.

[ Kids/Teens ] Timeline and pages of facts about the history, people, events, and development of Rome, including the Byzantine and Roman Empires.