Almost 3 millennia ago, Rome was founded on the banks of the river Tiber, its origins rooted in seven independent hilltops that rose from the surrounding landscape. These hilltops, each with its own distinct identity, gradually grew together, both physically and culturally, into what we now know as the Eternal City, Rome. Over the centuries, this remarkable fusion gave birth to a metropolis that became the heart of an empire and a beacon of civilisation.

In this Virtual Journey, I invite you to explore all seven of the hills that encircle the ancient city centre. From Palatine hill, where Romulus is said to have founded Rome, to the Aventine hill where the Bocca della Verità will bite of your hand if you lie. Experience the rhythms of modern Roman life, while echoes of the old city mingle with today .