Rome, Italy

The third most popular choice from among House Hunters International's list of the world's best locations is the city of Rome. Online voters selected Italy's capital as one of the most desirable settings in all the world to live. This city of grandeur and visual opulence is Italy's largest city and, as a seat of Western civilization, has a history spanning back more than two millennia. It is home to some of the world's most impressive ancient ruins, striking architecture and historic works of art. The population of Rome today is about 3.7 million.
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