Language & Geography: Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy. According to legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC by Romulus. He killed his twin brother named Remus, with whom he had been raised by a wolf, and became the first king of Rome.
Rome is a major European political and cultural centre. It is home of the Pope and was one of the most powerful cities of antiquity. It currently contains numerous museums, basilicas and palaces, such as the Colosseum.
There are numerous idioms in the English language that contain the word "Rome":

All roads lead to Rome

Prov. There are many different routes to the same goal.
Some people learn by doing. Others have to be taught. In the long run, all roads lead to Rome.

Fiddle while Rome burns

to spend time enjoying yourself or doing things that are not important when you should be dealing with a serious problem
This phrase comes from a story about the Roman emperor Nero, who fiddled (= played the violin) while the city of Rome was burning.
Environmentalists claim that the government is fiddling while Rome burns.

Rome was not built in a day

Prov. It takes a lot of time to achieve something important.
'Sometimes it feels like we've spent all our lives decorating this house.' 'Well, Rome wasn't built in a day.'

When in Rome (do as the Romans do)

Prov. Behave however the people around you behave. Adapt yourself to the customs of the places you visit.
I don't drink wine when I'm at home but on holiday, well, when in Rome...