Foundation Day of Rome in 753 BC

 

The foundation day of Rome is traditionally celebrated on April 21st,  commemorating the city's mythical founding by Romulus on April 21, 753 BC. This date is the basis for the Roman chronology "Ab urbe condita", meaning "from the founding of the City".

·        Mythical Foundation:

The Roman foundation myth centres around Romulus and Remus, twin brothers raised by a she-wolf, who are said to have founded Rome on the Palatine Hill.

·        Date’s Significance:

April 21^st, 753 BC, is the date when the Roman civilization is said to have begun. This date was the basis for the Roman civilization is said to have begun. This date was the basis for the Roman system of chronology, which counted years from the presumed foundation, says Wikipedia.

·        Celebrations:

Natale di Roma is an annual festival held in Rome on April 21^st to celebrate the city’s birthday.