Rome Italy is a city rich in ancient and religious history and heritage. In Rome, Early Christians including Apostles Peter and Paul were martyred for their faith. The Coliseum, St. Peter's Basilica and St. Paul's Basilica are monuments of history and faith. The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is also place where history and faith converge. Other famous sites of Rome include the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Arch of Constanine and Circus Maximus.