The Colosseum area is located in what the Romans call Rione dei Monti (“district of the hills”), bordered by 3 of the 7 hills on which Rome was founded: the Esquiline, Viminal, and Quirinal. The area is famous for its archeological treasures: the Roman and Imperial Forums, the Trajan market, Domus Aurea, the arch of Constantin and of course, the Colosseum.
A ruin amongst the ruins - approaching the end of a seven week excursion
In common with our experience of the Vatican, we were amazed at the breadth of elements that this ancient area has managed to preserve - it seemed with every turn you were confronted by a stunning reminder of a culture that flourished over 1700 years ago.
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