city of seven hills

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What does city of seven hills mean?

A nickname of some cities said to be founded on seven hills (or mountains), especially the city of Rome.

Where does city of seven hills come from?

From the seven hills of Rome. Calque of Latin urbs septem collium. The other cities have this name as a comparison to Rome (often in political or biblical context).

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