| Natale di Roma | |
|---|---|
 Lupa Capitolina: she-wolf with Romulus and Remus. Bronze, 13th-century AD (the twins are a 15th-century addition) | |
| Observed by | Romans, Gentiles, Italians |
| Type | Religious |
| Significance | Foundation of Rome |
| Date | 21 April |
The Natale di Roma, historically known as Dies Romana and also referred to as Romaia, is a festival linked to the foundation of the city of Rome, celebrated on April 21.[1] According to legend, Romulus is said to have founded the city of Rome on April 21, 753 BC.
From this date, the Roman chronology derived its system, known by the Latin phrase Ab Urbe condita, meaning "from the founding of the City", which counted the years from this presumed foundation.
- ^ Plutarch, Parallel Lives - Life of Romulus, 12.2 (from LacusCurtius)