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The extensive remains of classical Rome illuminate the world of the early Christians, many of whom were martyred in successive waves of persecution, and lead us on to the remarkable series of rock-hewn tombs or catacombs where they were buried, and the excavations beneath St Peter's where the apostle was laid to rest in a cemetery rich with mosaics and wall-paintings. The great basilicas founded by the Emperor Constantine in the fourth century are followed by churches, monasteries and shrines of every age up to the modern day. Particular emphasis is given to the city's Christian heritage, but Rome's many other attractions - museums, art galleries, piazzas, palaces, fountains and gardens - all have their place here, along with recommendations on where to eat and stay, while outlines of history and culture put events and personalities into their wider context. 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