Rome celebrates jubilee

Updated 21.11 Sun Apr 20 2008

Ancient Rome enthusiasts have paraded in front of the Coliseum as part of celebrations to mark Rome's jubilee.

Several hundred people from Italy, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom marched through ancient Rome's centre dressed as centurions and legionnaires.

Several hundred people from Italy, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom marched through ancient Rome's centre dressed as centurions and legionnaires

"We have come from Chester in the North-West of Britain near Liverpool," said a man who presented himself as Ocratius Maximus Gittus, centurion of the 20th Legion.

"Our job is to represent the unique Roman heritage of our city, and we are here in Rome today to represent the quality of Roman heritage you will see by making a visit to our beautiful country."

Legend tells that Rome was founded by Romolo on April 21st, 753 BC.

The 2761st anniversary will be marked on Monday.