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Rome, Italy
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Location: Rome, Italy
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
This image, acquired on 16 March 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Rome, the capital of Italy.
Founded approximately 2,800 years ago, Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in history, whose cultural and artistic heritage can still be admired in the city today. The city remains a central hub for Italian scientific, cultural, and political activity. On 25 March 1957, the Treaties of Rome were signed. They paved the way for the creation of the European Economic Community, the forerunner of today's European Union.
Copernicus supports efforts to safeguard and manage cultural heritage for future generations by providing high-resolution satellite imagery and other data.
