Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
North Centre-
Located in the Northern part of Rome, here
you'll find the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese.
Trastevere-
Located south of the Vatican, this charming area
lies on the west bank of the Tiber River. It's known as Rome's
artistic district withitsquaintcobblestone streets andquietsquares.
Aventino-Testaccio-
This is one of the outer districts, a more
“off the beaten path” area of Rome. Here you'll find great travel
surprises and delicious food.
Esquilino-San Giovanni-
Here you'll find the popular indoor
market, the Cathedral of Rome-Saint John in Lateran, and piazza
Vittorio Emanuele.
Nomentano-
Thesearethedistrictsbehindthetrainstationand
have a most vibrant nightlife.
Now that you've learned the basics about the districts of Rome, it's time to plan your itin-
erary and figure out what you want to see while in this beautiful and historic city.
What to See:
The Colosseum (Colosseo)
Arguably the most impressive piece of architecture ever built by the Roman Empire, the
Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, and at that time was the
largest building of the era. During its time of use, it could hold about 55,000 spectators
and had at least eighty different entrances. The lowest story was reserved for Rome's elite
citizens. The Colosseum was used for a number of important events throughout the year in-
cluding sporting events, various gaming, and even circuses. For those travelers planning a
trip to Rome to see its impressive show of ancient architecture, the Colosseum is a definite
must to add to your list of places to see.
Travel Tip:
Tours of the Colosseum are offered daily including
half-day walking tours of Rome that include seeing the Colosseum.
