Things to do in Celio, Rome

The iconic ancient amphitheatre, which once held up to 80,000 spectators for gladiator fights and staged battles. Pre-printed tickets let you skip the line, and climbing to the top tier gives an overall view of the arena and its underground chambers.

"The iconic ancient amphitheatre, which once held up to 80,000 spectators for gladiator fights and st"

A casual trattoria with a huge menu on the back side of the Colosseum. Mark had fried vegetable antipasto, Roman-style tripe in tomato sauce, and a tomato pasta with cured pork, with the tripe as his standout.

"A casual trattoria with a huge menu on the back side of the Colosseum. Mark had fried vegetable anti"

A church on the walk between the Colosseum and San Giovanni. It closes for a couple of hours at lunchtime, so time your visit accordingly.

"A church on the walk between the Colosseum and San Giovanni. It closes for a couple of hours at lunc"

This triumphal arch stands next to the Colosseum. Its inscription bears the words 'inspired by the divine'.

"This triumphal arch stands next to the Colosseum. Its inscription bears the words 'inspired by the d"