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August 29th, 2026
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Theme: Cities Said to Be Built on Seven Hills
The 'city of seven hills' motif traveled far beyond Rome, whose original Septimontium gave the idea its name. Constantinople, founded to rival Rome, was deliberately laid out over seven hills to match its predecessor's prestige. Lisbon and Amman each claim the same numbered high ground shaping their oldest quarters, while Sheffield, in England's Pennine foothills, embraced the nickname for its own hilly geography. Though the hills differ in origin and story, all five cities wear the same ancient boast.
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Rome, ItalyRome's historic center is traditionally said to be built upon seven hills, including the Palatine and Capitoline.
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Istanbul, TurkeyFounded as Constantinople, the city was laid out on seven hills to echo Rome's own topography.
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Lisbon, PortugalLisbon's steep, winding streets are often described as spread across seven hills overlooking the Tagus.
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Amman, JordanJordan's capital grew up around a cluster of hills, or jebels, traditionally numbered at seven.
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Sheffield, United KingdomThis English city in South Yorkshire has long promoted itself as being built across seven hills.