facts about Rome

The Romans had built a road network of 53,000 miles by the early fourth century. Each Roman mile was about 4,800 feet and marked by a milestone, giving birth to the saying “All roads lead to Rome.”

Law in Rome allows cats to live without disruption in the place they were born. Wild cats can be climbing the walls of the Colosseum, and sleeping among the ruins of the Forum.

Women in ancient Rome dyed their hair with goat fat and beech wood ashes. The most popular colors were red and blond.

Modern Rome has 280 fountains and more than 900 churches.