About Lions of Rome
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information regarding Lions that have populated Roman lives, past and present.
As a well-know symbol of power and strength, the history of Lions in Rome began as early as in the
times of Ancient Rome. Nowadays, Lions can still be found in Rome weather it's at the local Zoo
or simply in the form of monuments such as ancient statues, fountains, and even door-knobs.
In fact, because of their notoriety during the era of the Roman Empire, Lions symbolism is very
much present in modern Rome. A popular sculpture is the one surrounding the Obelisk in one of Rome's
most historic squares, "Piazza del Popolo", which 
consists of four lions
sculpted in marble ejecting water from their mouths. Of course works such as the
Lion sculpture at the Pantheon, and the
Vatican Lions symbolizing the Roman and Macedonian empires are also to be given importance as they contribute
to making lions part of the every-day Roman life.
When in Rome, eat a lion."
Throughout Roman history, Lions have been very popular among colosseum matches where they would often face a
gladiators as a trial of strength. Such lions have also been used as death sentences to punish martyrs or traitors
to the empire. 
The Lions of the Biopark in Rome are one of its major attractions.
Other than being interesting to watch for the sole fact that they are lions, they also happen to
attract peoples attention for being Indian Lions, which are significantly atypical compared to the
usual breed that origins from Africa.
Asoka and Jada have been the lion couple of the Roman zoo for quite some years now.
Every two years the zoo arranges them to breed lion cubs which quickly become the attraction of the Zoo.
Unfortunately, eventually they get sold to other zoos or exotic animal sanctuaries.
