All roads lead to Rome.doc

All roads lead to Rome当古文明与现代艺术在罗马相遇 ELEGANT performances by Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn in the 1953 Hollywood classic Roman Holiday, made the ancient city a romantic destination. 　 格利高里·派克和奥黛丽·赫本在1953年的好莱坞经典影片《罗马假日》中的精彩表演，使这座古老的城市变成了浪漫之都。 　　Before the film the city seldom was associated with romance. Rome, the centre of Western civilization for centuries, had been a city of heroes rather than lovers. ? 　　在此部影片出现之前，人们很少把这座城市与浪漫联系起来。罗马，作为几个世纪以来西方文明的中心，是座英雄之城，而非浪漫之地。 　　Built in 753 BC, the citys roots go back to the legend of twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a she-wolf instead of a human mother. The two boys built the city, but ended up at war with each other. Romulus won the battle and the city became known as Rome. ? 　　罗马始建于公元前753年，最早要追溯到双胞胎兄弟罗莫路和勒莫的传奇故事，他们不是由母亲抚养长大，而是由一只母狼喂养。两兄弟共同建造了这座城市，却以互相杀戮而告终。最后罗莫路打赢了战争，城市也由此更名为罗马。 　　Many famous personages, like Julius Caesar, have left their marks on the city. The saying Rome wasnt built in a day is proved quickly when you start exploring the city. Like a museum of architecture and history, Rome presents a mix of temples, churches, and statues from different periods. ? 　　在这座城市，朱利斯·恺撒等很多名流要士都留下了他们的印记。从你开始城市之旅的那一刻起，你就能深切体会到“罗马非一日而建成”这句谚语的意思。罗马就象一个建筑和历史的博物馆，在此聚合了各个不同历史时期的庙宇、教堂和雕塑。 　　You can imagine yourself a gladiator in the Colosseum, showered with applause and flowers like a thunderstorm from the spectators. You can view masterpieces by Da Vinci and Michelangelo with your own eyes in the Vatican, the worlds smallest country. ? 　　在罗马，你可以想象自己是圆形竞技场上的角斗士，耳边传来观众席上雷鸣般的掌声和如潮的鲜花。你还可以在世界上最小的国家梵蒂冈，亲眼欣赏达芬奇和米开朗基罗的杰作。 　　In addition to its cultural riches, Rome is famous for hospitality. Dont worry if you dont speak Italian. A simple Ciao, (pronounced “chow”; English meaning = both hello and goodbye) can bring you warm smiles and save you from swarming souvenir dealers. ? 　　罗马除了拥有丰富的文化，还以它的好客而闻名。如果你不会说意大利语也不用担心。你只要说一个简单的词“Ciao”(读做“chou”，是你好和再见的意思。)，就会有人对你热情的微笑，同时还会使你免受成群的纪念品兜售商的骚扰。 　　When in Rome, do as the