About the Colosseum area of Rome

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.

“Monti” is one of the most ancient districts of Rome with a decidedly homely atmosphere, narrow cobblestoned streets and old trattorias.
In Monti you can still get a taste of life in Rome before the ‘modern times’. In many ways it’s very much like Trastevere with its ancient streets and culture. But it’s less commercialized and somewhat more genuine.