Explore The Colosseum

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This isn’t just your accommodation; it's a meeting point for those seeking adventure and history. As you step outside, you’ll feel the echoes of a city that has stood at the crossroads of empires for over two millennia. Before we embark on our historical exploration, make sure to check out the local tours and activities, or unwind in the comfortable co-working spaces to recharge for the day ahead.\n\nNow, let’s dive into the rich history of the Colosseum—a symbol of Roman power and grandeur. The Colosseum isn't just an architectural wonder; it’s a living testament to Rome's glory during the height of the Roman Empire. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, this iconic amphitheater was the epicenter of public life, where Romans gathered to witness gladiatorial contests, wild animal hunts, and grand spectacles. Its construction was a feat of engineering, using advanced techniques that revolutionized Roman architecture.\n\nAs the Roman Empire expanded, the Colosseum became a showcase for its wealth, strength, and influence. The games held here were more than just entertainment; they reflected the empire’s social and political complexities. From the awe-inspiring design to the stories of bravery and combat within its walls, the Colosseum embodies the spirit of ancient Rome.\n\nOn this tour, we’re not just visiting a monument—we’re stepping into history. Every stone tells a story of emperors, gladiators, and the citizens who once roared in excitement. As we explore, remember that the Colosseum is more than just ruins; it’s a living reminder of Rome’s enduring legacy. Take a deep breath and prepare yourself—we're about to embark on a journey back in time to one of the greatest spectacles the world has ever seen. When you're ready, let's head to our next stop!"}]},{"address":"Piazza del Colosseo, 58","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.89069788130865,"longitude":12.491976138360599},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fpexels-max-avans-5069331.jpg?alt=media&token=caa93859-a79d-4b38-9cb4-3307663ebf04"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fcolossus-of-nero.jpg?alt=media&token=7e3b1fce-5b4c-4594-986c-0b9f4bcb00b6"},{"type":"text","content":"As soon as you exit the metro, you will pass by the base of Nero's statue: there is a plaque with the inscription Area Del Basamento del Colosseo di Nerone (Basement Area of Nero's Colosseum) and not much else, but it will worth to have a look!\nThis statue was a massive structure that measured, according to Plinio il Vecchio, about 30.3 metres, more or less the same size as the Statue of Liberty!\n\nNow, keep on walking…here it is the Colosseum itself! It's an incredibly majestic structure, isn't it? Before entering it, take the time to walk around it.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fricostruzione_colosseo.jpg?alt=media&token=2c0780e6-2728-4383-972a-500608d4e266"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fcolonnes-colisee.jpg?alt=media&token=774f2b14-d40a-43e0-808f-9676e77a20bd"},{"type":"text","content":"You will notice that it seems to have several styles. This is because over the centuries it has been plundered. In fact, without the Colosseum, many other historical buildings in Rome would not exist!\n\nThe marble of the Colosseum's exteriors and some interior parts were in fact used for the construction of St Peter's Basilica and also for civil buildings such as Palazzo Barberini.\n\nBut let us go in order. When was the Colosseum built?\nThe amphitheatre was built in Flavian times in an area east of the Roman Forum. Its construction, started by Vespasiano in 70 AD, was finished by Titus, who inaugurated it on April 21 in 80 AD with one hundred days of spectacles.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FCave_travertino_tiovoli-1536x1166.jpg?alt=media&token=a7492b38-94c5-4a8d-b80d-e9a9bea9b837"},{"type":"text","content":"The Colosseum was built entirely of travertine, a very resistant stone, quarried in Tivoli and transported to the centre of Rome via the rivers Aniene and Tiber.\nJust think that more than one hundred thousand cubic metres of travertine were used for the outer wall alone. To transport these blocks today, more than ten thousand trucks would be needed!"}]},{"address":"Flavian Amphitheater","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.890314335689744,"longitude":12.49201328274217},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"formatted_address":"Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy","types":["establishment","point_of_interest","tourist_attraction"],"partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":12.4934928,"south":41.8881668197085,"north":41.8908647802915,"west":12.4902449},"location":{"lng":12.4922309,"lat":41.8902102},"location_type":"ROOFTOP"},"address_components":[{"types":["street_number"],"short_name":"1","long_name":"1"},{"types":["route"],"short_name":"Piazza del Colosseo","long_name":"Piazza del Colosseo"},{"types":["locality","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_3","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_2","political"],"short_name":"RM","long_name":"Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"short_name":"Lazio","long_name":"Lazio"},{"types":["country","political"],"short_name":"IT","long_name":"Italy"},{"types":["postal_code"],"short_name":"00184","long_name":"00184"}],"plus_code":{"compound_code":"VFRR+3V Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy","global_code":"8FHJVFRR+3V"},"place_id":"ChIJrRMgU7ZhLxMRxAOFkC7I8Sg"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fcolisee_interieur_0012.jpg?alt=media&token=4eb4bbc5-f695-4bc4-b084-7836a3656791"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fpiano_terra_colosseo_mic.jpg?alt=media&token=d1fbf7b6-42c8-4f4e-b54a-fbfa8c6aec85"},{"type":"text","content":"Do you know that “Colosseo” is not the real name of the monument you’re entering in? The real name is Flavian Amphitheatre. The name 'Colosseum' was not used until the Middle Ages, and seems to derive from the Latin colosseum meaning 'colossal', a name that suits it!\n\nDuring Ancient Rome, the Colosseum had more than 70 entrances to allow people to enter in less than 4 minutes. This huge Amphitheatre was used for gladiator shows and other public events, such as hunting shows, naval battles, and re-enactments of famous battles and dramas based on classical mythology.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FColosseo-ricostruzione-con-il-velario-disegno-di-D.-Spedaliere-arte-svelata-1536x1096.jpg?alt=media&token=881a9a18-8cc0-4385-8118-ee675af4cb8a"},{"type":"text","content":"The Colosseum had a fabric roof made of many sheets that covered the spectators' stands but left the central arena uncovered. This covering was used to protect people from the sun and was operated by a fleet of sailors. The sheets were fastened with a complex system of ropes and guided by pulleys, and at the same time, the whole structure was fastened to the ground with ropes tied to stone logs placed outside the Colosseum partially still visible."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FIMG-20220530-WA0040.jpg?alt=media&token=b143b0f7-54f8-4d07-bf6e-5587265e59e8"},{"type":"text","content":"The last gladiatorial show in the history of ancient Rome was held on 1 January 404 AD. The decision to stop the games was taken by Emperor Honorius following a bloody incident, the death of a cleric, named Telemachus, who was stoned to death by the public because he had descended into the arena in an attempt to stop the fight."}]},{"address":"Flavian Amphitheater","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.890314335689744,"longitude":12.49201328274217},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FFLAMMA%20GLADIATOR%2005.jpg?alt=media&token=7b1849f3-bc2c-48b3-9fdc-def1c9adc22a"},{"type":"text","content":"Now continue to the upper floor, which you can reach using a staircase or lift. Although what remains of the Colosseum today is about 1/3 of the monument, you will feel as if you have been catapulted into Ancient Rome! On this floor, the Colusseum itself tells you its story!\n\nYou are going to discover how the inhabitants of the Colosseum lived. Who were they? Certainly the most famous were the gladiators, whose craft is described in a series of ancient mosaics and reliefs.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2F75fa689724dc921c22cac39d6bf90b26.jpg?alt=media&token=32e03bcc-4d9a-4d5b-9b18-61793881e672"},{"type":"text","content":"In Ancient Rome, the first gladiator fights were organised following the Etruscan tradition and had a religious purpose. The Etruscans were in fact used to sacrifice enemy prisoners on the tomb of their fallen warriors, to honour their memory. Considering this custom too cruel, the sacrificial victims were replaced, in time, by gladiators.\n\nThe original funerary-religious connotation, still living until the end of the Republican era, gradually faded in favour of an increasingly popular spectacle, as did the figure of the gladiator. The games offered the munerarius, or the organiser of the games, an expensive but very effective opportunity for self-promotion in the political life of the city. Just as they offered the fighters themselves a path to freedom, success and fame.\n\nOne of the most famous gladiators was probably the Syrian soldier Flamma who fought as a secutur (pursuer).\n\nThe secutur's equipment included a round helmet with two very small holes to defend the face and eyes and a huge shield that protected the body from the knee to the face. The pursuer's weapon was the famous gladius, a small double-edged sword with a wide and very sharp blade.\n\nDuring his long career, Flamma fought a total of 34 battles, won 21 of them, ended nine in draws and was pardoned four times. Thanks to his skill and ability he was given the rudis, the wooden sword that would have granted him freedom, but he renounced this privilege four times.\n\nThe gladiators became in time free professionals aware of the risks of their profession but also of the opportunities that fighting could hold for them. The sacramentum gladiatorium, the solemn oath they took as part of their profession, read 'I will endure being burnt, being tied up, being bitten, being killed for this oath'.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fgladiatrici.webp?alt=media&token=0cbcf251-a21b-432a-a2c3-bae7c266cfd7"},{"type":"text","content":"And the art of fighting in the arenas was not just for men! However rare, there were also female gladiators!\nThe most convincing proof is the marble bas-relief from the 1st or 2nd century A.D. found in Halicarnassus in Asia Minor - and now on display at the British Museum - in which two female gladiators of the _provocatrices_ category, wearing heavy armour, are depicted."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fvino.jpg?alt=media&token=9c273934-6540-4877-8eda-6f0718116eae"},{"type":"text","content":"You will then discover how the spectators lived it and in particular, you will understand what privileged position the senators had from their voice! Believe me, I’m not joking!\n\nHave also a look at the cups and spoons found over the centuries inside the building. Food remains such as oyster shells or nut shells have also been found during archaeological excavations. This suggests that during performances the Romans ate, a bit as we do during a game! And instead of beer, the ancient Romans often drank wine, in winter warmed with spices.\n\nAnother curiosity: in the time of the gladiators, the Colosseum gained a sinister reputation, to the point of being considered one of the 7 gates of hell as more than 10.000 people died there. It is said also that propitiatory rites were held there, using the blood of the dead in the arena!\n\n"}]},{"address":"Flavian Amphitheater","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.890314335689744,"longitude":12.49201328274217},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fterrazza_belvedere1-1024x682.jpg?alt=media&token=c611d106-0e35-40eb-8933-e54e88daaded"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fbologna%20e%20interno%20colosseo%20964.JPG?alt=media&token=07c7be24-b783-4a55-92b4-c0ee30679615"},{"type":"text","content":"You’re now reaching the point where the plebe, the poorest people in ancient Rome were used to watching the games.\n\nThe allocation of the seats in Colosseo followed strict rules: the best view was from the Emperor's box, located at the southern entrance. The sector immediately higher (maenianum primum), was intended for knights (equites), while the two sectors of the maenianum secundum welcomed the poorest categories. And the worst places, for visibility and inconvenience of access, were precisely these ones in the highest portico.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fterrazza_belvedere2-768x512.jpg?alt=media&token=a50b1641-0280-4b53-b188-46b5ba9032d7"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fbologna%20e%20interno%20colosseo%20985.JPG?alt=media&token=82d8183e-80c4-40a4-962e-fa0c7452b231"}]},{"address":"Temple of Venus And Roma","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.89110181424413,"longitude":12.488995800000016},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"formatted_address":"Piazza di Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Roma RM, Italy","types":["establishment","museum","point_of_interest","tourist_attraction"],"partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":12.4910561802915,"south":41.8895873197085,"north":41.8922852802915,"west":12.4883582197085},"location":{"lng":12.4897072,"lat":41.8909363},"location_type":"ROOFTOP"},"address_components":[{"types":["street_number"],"short_name":"53","long_name":"53"},{"types":["route"],"short_name":"Piazza di Santa Maria Nova","long_name":"Piazza di Santa Maria Nova"},{"types":["locality","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_3","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_2","political"],"short_name":"RM","long_name":"Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"short_name":"Lazio","long_name":"Lazio"},{"types":["country","political"],"short_name":"IT","long_name":"Italy"},{"types":["postal_code"],"short_name":"00186","long_name":"00186"}],"plus_code":{"compound_code":"VFRQ+9V Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy","global_code":"8FHJVFRQ+9V"},"place_id":"ChIJU-qOnLZhLxMRQENThy35sbc"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fvenere1.jpeg?alt=media&token=39940087-9324-405e-96c8-15e63acaf939"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FIMG-20220530-WA0044.jpg?alt=media&token=1130e678-96df-4419-af7b-21e14a59076e"},{"type":"text","content":"It’s now time to visit the heart of Ancient Rome: the Forum. Just take your time to have a walk in it.\n\nThe first stop here is the Temple of Venus. This temple was built starting from 121 AD in the area where the immense statue of Nero initially stood. To make space for the new temple, the structure was transported by 24 elephants next to the Colosseum. Do you remember? We saw the basis of the statue at the beginning of our journey.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FVenere%202.jpg?alt=media&token=39ada924-26eb-4f61-825a-c636f037499b"},{"type":"text","content":"Now try to imagine how the temple was when it was inaugurated (137 AD). It had a very original style that combined Hellenistic proportions with Roman urban planning and construction techniques. There must have been over two hundred columns in the temple, some in marble and grey granite too."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fvenere%203.jpg?alt=media&token=ea58f5e7-bd4c-4e15-9f03-c6b4291a2b9b"}]},{"address":"Temple of Vesta","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.892472167950224,"longitude":12.485587450000022},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"types":["establishment","point_of_interest","tourist_attraction"],"formatted_address":"Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Roma RM, Italy","partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":12.4869364302915,"south":41.89112316970851,"north":41.8938211302915,"west":12.4842384697085},"location":{"lng":12.4862091,"lat":41.891715},"location_type":"GEOMETRIC_CENTER"},"address_components":[{"types":["route"],"short_name":"Via dei Fori Imperiali","long_name":"Via dei Fori Imperiali"},{"types":["locality","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_3","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_2","political"],"short_name":"RM","long_name":"Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"short_name":"Lazio","long_name":"Lazio"},{"types":["country","political"],"short_name":"IT","long_name":"Italy"},{"types":["postal_code"],"short_name":"00186","long_name":"00186"}],"plus_code":{"compound_code":"VFRP+MF Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy","global_code":"8FHJVFRP+MF"},"place_id":"ChIJ6wDBX7RhLxMRoPSsr-r1FhQ"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fvesta2.webp?alt=media&token=c501554e-71a8-4e2a-a89f-e5658753b51c"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fvesta1.jpg?alt=media&token=299862b3-9b60-4694-a7e9-cf2c1c1990aa"},{"type":"text","content":"Head now to the temple of Vesta, one of the oldest goddesses worshipped by the Romans. In fact, it seems that her cult dates back to the time of the second king of Rome!\nThe temple was destroyed by many fires and dates back to the second century AD."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fvesta3.jpg?alt=media&token=ecbf222a-a7f5-491f-9d74-f777c11117f4"},{"type":"text","content":"Inside there was a brazier with the sacred fire, which was never to be extinguished, as the symbol of the eternity of Rome and its destiny.\nNext to the temple lived the Vestal Virgins, the priestesses who were in charge of controlling the sacred fire. They took a vow of chastity and had to remain in service for at least 30 years but in return, they enjoyed the utmost respect from the Romans and many privileges, such as access to the most beautiful places in the Colosseum."},{"type":"link","title":"","content":"www.britannica.com/topic/Vestal-Virgins"}]},{"address":"Angelino \"ai Fori\" dal 1947","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.893022314245094,"longitude":12.48785404999999},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"formatted_address":"Largo Corrado Ricci, 40, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25/42 43, 00184 Roma RM, Italy","types":["bar","cafe","establishment","food","liquor_store","point_of_interest","restaurant","store"],"partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":12.4893017302915,"south":41.89158181970849,"north":41.89427978029149,"west":12.4866037697085},"location":{"lng":12.4880444,"lat":41.89302199999999},"location_type":"ROOFTOP"},"address_components":[{"types":["subpremise"],"short_name":"42 43","long_name":"42 43"},{"types":["street_number"],"short_name":"25","long_name":"25"},{"types":["route"],"short_name":"Via dei Fori Imperiali","long_name":"Via dei Fori Imperiali"},{"types":["locality","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_3","political"],"short_name":"Roma","long_name":"Roma"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_2","political"],"short_name":"RM","long_name":"Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"short_name":"Lazio","long_name":"Lazio"},{"types":["country","political"],"short_name":"IT","long_name":"Italy"},{"types":["postal_code"],"short_name":"00184","long_name":"00184"}],"plus_code":{"compound_code":"VFVQ+66 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy","global_code":"8FHJVFVQ+66"},"place_id":"ChIJbZO4thZhLxMRXWgA5h3DX4s"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fantica-trattoria-angelino-esterno-2768a.jpg?alt=media&token=17bc89e7-ebf5-451b-bc2a-549bdb05ce2f"},{"type":"text","content":"Isn't the time for a break? Well, close to you there’s one of the best Roman taverns where you can taste the real traditional Roman cuisine: Angelino ai Fori. Some hints from the menu?"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Famatriciana.webp?alt=media&token=bd33fa95-0aa7-4454-83ed-8db87d3cf255"},{"type":"text","content":"Amatriciana is a type of pasta dish that originates from the town of Amatrice in central Italy. Some say that Amatriciana was created by Roman soldiers who were stationed in Amatrice. Others believe that it was created by peasants who needed to make use of whatever ingredients they had on hand. The sauce is typically made with tomatoes, pancetta (a type of Italian bacon), and pecorino cheese."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fcarbonara.jpg?alt=media&token=d1f9a052-d593-4fd3-a78c-ee5ca9cf5176"},{"type":"text","content":"Carbonara is an Italian sauce for pasta which appears to be created after the Second World War. The core ingredients are pancetta, a mixture of cheese, eggs, and freshly cracked black pepper."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2FCacio-e-pepe-4-1024x683.jpg?alt=media&token=5cb3ef86-e906-4306-974d-a1406abe9aae"},{"type":"text","content":"Cacio e pepe is a dish with only three ingredients. Cacio is the name in the local dialect for sheep’s milk cheese. Along with pepe, or black pepper, the cheese – ideally Pecorino – unites with pasta to form a rich and creamy sauce."},{"type":"link","title":"","content":"www.angelinoaifori.com/en"}]},{"address":"Stadio Palatino","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.896506714246826,"longitude":12.475302749999981},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"types":["establishment","point_of_interest","tourist_attraction"],"formatted_address":"Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy","partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":12.4900343302915,"south":41.8860660197085,"north":41.88876398029149,"west":12.4873363697085},"location":{"lng":12.4875041,"lat":41.8875994},"location_type":"ROOFTOP"},"address_components":[{"types":["street_number"],"short_name":"30","long_name":"30"},{"types":["route"],"short_name":"Via di S. 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Inside the structure of the Domitian Palace seats the Domitian Stadium or Palatine Stadium. It is an imperial stage with a semicircular exedra, surrounded by a corridor and three open rooms.\n\nInside the stadium there was a wide ring avenue, from which paths and flower beds branched off, furnished with statues and marbles, now preserved in the Palatine Museum.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fstadio%20palatino-3.jpg?alt=media&token=ee85f644-53f1-4d99-aab2-ed9b3cea8ab2"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FSoHjAex2x8NbSDHXresZ%2Fstadio_domiziano_-_palatino_.jpg?alt=media&token=74b1a6bf-9e4d-4bee-8e01-b34631fbc315"},{"type":"text","content":"The definition of Stadium is probably improper (despite its curved side), but it is possible that it was used for gymnastic-athletic exercises, like a sort of gym. More probably, the building was used as a garden and a place of leisure for the family and imperial court.\n\nIt is said, for example, that the Emperor Elagabalus for the amusement of his court ordered to transport to this area even a mountain of snow!\n\nTake a break and read something more about the Palatine at the link below.\n\n"},{"type":"link","title":"","content":"www.discoverwalks.com/blog/rome/quick-history-of-the-palatine-hill-in-rome/"}]},{"address":"Yellow Bar","placeId":"ChIJrc1WY6BhLxMRu1OKsXspQbg","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1358411316394428,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":41.90488206425103,"longitude":12.504451000000007},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJrc1WY6BhLxMRu1OKsXspQbg"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FE8kAXrp1cz1OllLcOeCy%2Fyellow%20bar%201.jpg?alt=media&token=e8c12727-b9bc-4d94-8580-0cd0464e0f20"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FE8kAXrp1cz1OllLcOeCy%2Fyellow%20bar%202.jpg?alt=media&token=70566c12-2c03-49a6-9acb-ae7f3a7e2960"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FE8kAXrp1cz1OllLcOeCy%2Fyellow%20bar.jpg?alt=media&token=6d556484-dd0b-4239-b69b-ec2c101d55fd"},{"type":"text","content":"We've come full circle to the Yellow Bar at YellowSquare Rome. After a day of exploration, it's time to relax and reflect on the wonderful experiences you've had. The Yellow Bar offers a lively atmosphere with a mix of locals and travelers.\n\nOrder a a classic Negroni to wind down. If you're feeling hungry again, the Yellow Bar menu features a fusion of Italian and international dishes. Enjoy live music or strike up a conversation with fellow guests. This is the perfect spot to share stories and maybe even plan your next Roman adventure.\n\nI hope this journey through Rome's ancient history has left you with unforgettable memories. Feel free to stay another night with YellowSquare Rome after dinner and drinks, we'd love to have you! Safe travels and buon appetito!\n\n"}]}]