Colina Celio

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Andrea
May 1, 2025
Celio is one of the oldest and most historically rich neighborhoods in Rome, located just south of the Colosseum. It is part of the city’s first district and sits atop the Caelian Hill, one of the famous Seven Hills of Rome. Despite its central location, Celio retains a peaceful, residential character, offering a calm contrast to the bustling tourist areas nearby. The neighborhood is characterized by a charming mix of ancient ruins, early Christian churches, narrow cobbled streets, and elegant villas. Notable landmarks include the Basilica of San Clemente, with its fascinating underground layers, and Santi Giovanni e Paolo, a beautiful church built over ancient Roman houses (the Case Romane del Celio). The park Villa Celimontana, with its greenery and archaeological remains, is a favorite among locals for strolls and picnics. Celio also offers a good selection of cafés, restaurants, and traditional trattorias, some with views of the Colosseum. It’s a neighborhood where you can feel the layered history of Rome—Roman, medieval, Renaissance—yet still enjoy a lived-in, local atmosphere.
Celio is one of the oldest and most historically rich neighborhoods in Rome, located just south of the Colosseum. It is part of the city’s first district and sits atop the Caelian Hill, one of the famous Seven Hills of Rome. Despite its central location, Celio retains a peaceful, residential charact…
Matteo
April 8, 2016
The Celio (At the Caracalla end of Circo Massimo is the Porta di Capena. Take the small road to the left that runs parallel to the tram line.). The Celian Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome. You immediately see the church of San Gregorio Magno. On this site monks were trained before setting off as missionaries to England at the end of the 6th Century. Further up the hill is Santi Giovanni e Paolo. At this point it is difficult to believe you are in the middle of a major city. This church was built in 398 over the home of two Roman soldiers, John and Paul, who were martyred for their Christian beliefs in 362. Excavations show that there were several burials on the site, a risky business as burials were illegal at that time. After the church you come to the back entrance of the Villa Celimontana park (jazz festival nightly in late June-August). The modern buildings before you reach the park are owned by Silvio Berlusconi’s television company. By the main entrance of the park note the boat-like fountain known as the “Navicella”. As you exit the main entrance to the left is the church of S. Maria in Domnica, which has some interesting mosaics. Next to this church is the Porta Esquilina, one of the gates from the original Servian walls of Rome. It dates back to the 4th Century BC.
The Celio (At the Caracalla end of Circo Massimo is the Porta di Capena. Take the small road to the left that runs parallel to the tram line.). The Celian Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome. You immediately see the church of San Gregorio Magno. On this site monks were trained before setting off…
Diana
October 10, 2023
RIONE XIX CELIO The Celio is one of the seven hills of Rome, the only district that has been "saved" from the urban restructuring of the Counter-Reformation commissioned by the Popes to Bernini and Borromini, and represents one of the most pleasant and interesting itineraries to do in the city. The immense wealth of historical testimony immersed in a still genuine urban context, where the tourist blends in with the residents of the neighborhood and their habits, gives the district a rare and beautiful charm. The most frequented area is the one that goes up from the Colosseum to San Giovanni in Laterano, where you will find the Basilica of San Clemente, with its unmissable archaeological excavations, and the Santi Quattro Coronati, which has been the seat of a cloistered convent of Augustinian nuns for 450 years. Much less touristy and therefore even more enjoyable and peaceful is the side facing the Terme di Caracalla, which has many interesting attractions to offer visitors, including the Basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo, Santa Maria in Domnica alla Navicella and Santi Giovanni e Paolo, which houses a hidden treasure underground: through the characteristic Clivio di Scauro, an ancient Roman road with arches on the side of the church, you can access the magnificent Roman houses of the Celio rich in frescoes. During your walks, you will also encounter important outdoor archaeological remains such as the Aqueduct of Nero and the Arch of Dolabella. Interesting to visit is also the complex of San Gregorio Magno with the church, the monastery, the garden and the Oratories. Finally, I suggest you end the afternoon relaxing in Villa Celimontana, a magnificent park with some archaeological finds that can be seen in the vegetation, such as an important Egyptian obelisk from the ancient city of Heliopolis. In short, just a stone's throw from the Colosseum, you can find incredible places without the crowds of tourists!
RIONE XIX CELIO The Celio is one of the seven hills of Rome, the only district that has been "saved" from the urban restructuring of the Counter-Reformation commissioned by the Popes to Bernini and Borromini, and represents one of the most pleasant and interesting itineraries to do in the city. The…
Andrea
June 17, 2025
Nestled between the Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla, Rome's Celio neighborhood, while still possessing an undeniable charm, is experiencing a shift in its traditional tranquility. Its beauty now lies in a dynamic blend of historic grandeur - ancient churches like Santo Stefano Rotondo and Santi Quattro Coronati, and picturesque courtyards - intertwined with a more lively, evolving character. While once a serene escape, Celio increasingly hums with vibrant energy, offering a captivating mix of authentic Roman life and stunning historical backdrops, making it a compelling and evolving corner of the Eternal City.
Nestled between the Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla, Rome's Celio neighborhood, while still possessing an undeniable charm, is experiencing a shift in its traditional tranquility. Its beauty now lies in a dynamic blend of historic grandeur - ancient churches like Santo Stefano Rotondo and Santi…
Caterina
August 13, 2023
Tu sei qui! Nel rione Celio si trova il Colosseo, celebre anfiteatro simbolo di Roma. Nelle vicinanze c'è anche l'Arco di Costantino, ben conservato. Le strade della zona sud-est del quartiere sono prettamente turistiche e includono Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, rinomata per i negozi, i ristoranti, i bar e i caffè gay-friendly. Le zone verdi dell'area sono il Parco del Celio (che ingloba la domus Aurea) e Villa Celimontana, mentre i sotterranei della Basilica di San Clemente ospitano un tempio pagano. Un supermercato aperto 7/7 24h al giorno ed una farmacia completano l offerta turistica
Tu sei qui! Nel rione Celio si trova il Colosseo, celebre anfiteatro simbolo di Roma. Nelle vicinanze c'è anche l'Arco di Costantino, ben conservato. Le strade della zona sud-est del quartiere sono prettamente turistiche e includono Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, rinomata per i negozi, i ristoranti…

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