Roman Coat of Arms (SPQR) (Rome, Italy) Beach Towel

This design features the coat of arms of the city of Rome, which is the capital city of Italy. Rome also constitutes a special comune of Italy (named Comune di Roma Capitale). The city of Rome is the capital of the Lazio region. Rome has been a major human settlement for almost three millennia. The letters on the Roman coat of arms, SPQR, stand for "Senatus Populusque Romanus", which is an ancient Latin motto meaning "The Roman Senate and People", which is a phrase referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic. Rome is currently one of the most visited cities in the world; it is the most popular tourist destination in Italy.