The Colosseo (Colosseum) is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire.

During the Roman Empire and under the motto of "Bread and Circuses" the Colosseo allowed more than 50,000 people to enjoy its finest spectacles. The exhibitions of exotic animals, executions of prisoners, recreations of battles and gladiator fights kept the Roman people entertained for years. The Colosseo remained active for over 500 years. The last recorded games in history were celebrated in the 6th century.

At present the Colosseo is, along with the Vatican City, Rome's greatest tourist attraction. Each year 6 million tourists visit it. On 7 July 2007 the Colosseo became one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Arco di Costantino (Arch of Constantine) is situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. This monumental triple arch was built in AD 315 to celebrate the emperor Constantine's victory over his rival Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (AD 312). Rising to a height of 25m, it's the largest of Rome's surviving triumphal arches.

The arch is heavily decorated with parts of older monuments, which assume a new meaning in the context of the Constantinian building. As it celebrates the victory of Constantine, the new "historic" friezes illustrating his campaign in Italy convey the central meaning: the praise of the emperor, both in battle and in his civilian duties.

Extending in front of the Arco di Costantino and the Colosseo, there is a north-south road called Via di San Gregorio. On the west side of the road is Palatino (Palatine Hill) and on the east side is the Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo.