Rome is the only city on earth that has earned such an unusual title: Eternal. Back in the 7th century, a famous monk said: “As long as the Colosseum stands, Rome will stand; when the Colosseum falls, Rome will fall; When Rome falls, the whole world will fall.” It seems that time is powerless in front of this city. The storms of past times only ennobled the appearance of Rome and gave unique features to its streets and squares. Today's Rome has many faces: it has united different cultures and eras, so every walk through the Eternal City is quite comparable to a journey into the depths of centuries. The next book in the “World Heritage Monuments” series is dedicated to the history of Rome and its wonderful architectural monuments.