Comune di Roma
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| Name | Comune di Roma |
| Official name | Roma Capitale |
| Native name | Roma |
| Settlement type | Comune |
| Region | Lazio |
| Metropolitan city | Rome |
| Area total km2 | 1285 |
| Population total | 2873000 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Mayor | Roberto Gualtieri |
Comune di Roma is the municipal entity that administers the city of Rome and its immediate territory within the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital and the Region of Lazio. Established in its modern legal form as Roma Capitale by law in 2014, the municipality encompasses a layered urban fabric that reflects continuity from Ancient Rome, through the Roman Republic (ancient) and the Roman Empire, to the Kingdom of Italy and the Italian Republic. The comune functions as a central node connecting institutions such as the Italian Parliament in Palazzo Montecitorio, the Vatican City enclave, the European Central Bank counterpart offices, and cultural sites including the Colosseum and Pantheon.
History
Rome's municipal lineage traces to the foundation myths of Romulus and Remus and the archaeological phases of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. During the Roman Kingdom and the Roman Republic (ancient), civic administration revolved around magistracies comparable to later municipal offices. Imperial monuments from the era of Augustus and Trajan still shape the comune's historic core. The medieval period saw influence from the Papacy and families like the Colonna family and Orsini family, while the Avignon Papacy and the Sack of Rome (1527) affected urban governance and demography. Modern municipal reforms followed the Napoleonic Wars, the Risorgimento, and the capture of Rome in 1870 during the Capture of Rome that ended the Papal States and integrated the city into the Kingdom of Italy. In the 20th century, the Lateran Treaty of 1929 established the Vatican City state, and Fascist Italy undertook major urban projects. Postwar reconstruction, the hosting of the 1960 Summer Olympics, and Italy's membership in the European Union have influenced municipal planning and international profile.
Geography and subdivisions
The comune spans the Tiber valley and the Seven Hills of Rome including Aventine Hill, Caelian Hill, Capitoline Hill, Esquiline Hill, Palatine Hill, Quirinal Hill, and Viminal Hill. It includes the ancient core of the Centro Storico (Rome), the imperial fora around Via dei Fori Imperiali, and modern districts such as Trastevere, Testaccio, EUR, Prati, and Monti. Peripheral zones extend to the Castelli Romani hills, coastal sectors like Ostia, and green spaces including Villa Borghese and Villa Ada. Administratively the comune is divided into municipi, formerly rioni and quartieri, with boundaries that interact with institutions such as Stazione Termini and infrastructures like the Grande Raccordo Anulare.
Government and administration
Rome is governed by a mayor elected under Italian municipal law, supported by a city council and municipal assemblies for each municipio. The mayor's office operates from Palazzo Senatorio on the Capitoline Hill, historically linked to the Capitoline Museums and decisions involving the Italian Constitution. Rome's administration liaises with national bodies such as the Ministry of the Interior (Italy) and international entities like UNESCO for heritage protection of sites like the Historic Centre of Rome. Jurisdiction overlaps with the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital and with Vatican authorities on matters concerning Holy See relations. Key municipal services interface with agencies such as Agenzia delle Entrate for fiscal matters and national transport operators like Trenitalia.
Demographics
The population reflects centuries of migration, expansion, and demographic change, from ancient residents of the Campus Martius to modern influxes from southern Italy, the Maghreb, Philippines, Romania, and other international communities. Religious and cultural life centers on institutions such as the Diocese of Rome and the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Census data collected by Istituto Nazionale di Statistica indicate diverse age structures and household compositions concentrated in central districts like Centro Storico (Rome) and suburban sectors such as EUR and Ostia Antica. Educational attainment and enrollment draw upon universities including Sapienza University of Rome, University of Roma Tor Vergata, and Roma Tre University.
Economy and infrastructure
Rome's economy combines tourism anchored to landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums with public administration centered on the Italian government and diplomatic corps in districts near Via Veneto and Piazza di Spagna. Sectors include cultural industries linked to institutions such as the Italian National Film School and the Cinecittà Studios, financial services near Piazza Navona and Foro Italico, and port activities at Port of Civitavecchia and Port of Fiumicino servicing Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. Urban infrastructure encompasses the Rome Metro, lines operated by ATAC (Rome), commuter railways interfacing with Stazione Termini, and road networks including the A1 motorway and the Grande Raccordo Anulare ring road. Municipal utilities coordinate with entities like ACEA (company) for water and energy, while heritage conservation involves Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Rome.
Culture and landmarks
Rome's cultural landscape integrates antiquity, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern works: major sites include the Colosseum, Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Galleria Borghese, and the Spanish Steps. Festivals and events range from celebrations at Piazza Navona to exhibitions at institutions like the National Roman Museum and performances at venues such as the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and Auditorium Parco della Musica. Artistic legacies involve figures and works associated with Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio. Museums, galleries, and archaeological parks connect with conservation agencies and academic centers including Biblioteca Angelica and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. Roman cuisine is represented in restaurants and markets linked to traditions like cacio e pepe and porchetta, while the urban fabric accommodates contemporary galleries in neighborhoods like Testaccio and Pigneto.