Apr 21, 2015
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The capital celebrates its 2,768th birthday on Tuesday 21 April, with events beginning on Sunday 19 April. Known as Natale di Roma, the annual birthday celebration is based on the legendary foundation of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC.
A novelty this year will be the switching on of a new lighting system at the Roman Fora of Nerva, Augustus and Trajan at 20.30 on 21 April, while the traditional birthday celebrations take place two days earlier. The pageant on 19 April will feature 50 cultural associations from 10 different countries, including this year Russia and Georgia.
Source: http://www.wantedinrome.com/
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