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The apartment is located in the historic center in Rome close to the important Basilica of San Clemente and halfway up via San Giovanni in Laterano, (see map of Rome) a street that from ancient times has united the Colosseum and the Basilica of San Giovanni: from the windows of the apartment, looking to the left you can see the Colosseum and to the right, the obelisk LATERANENSE (the oldest and the tallest of Rome). It will be easy to move about Rome as the apartment is very close to two metro stations: Colosseo and San Giovanni.

See our Rome Restaurant Guide for recommended restaurants in the area.

Monuments and archaeological sites

The apartment enjoys an excellent position for the tourist being located just a short walk to some of the most important monuments and archaeological sites in Rome, including:

COLOSSEUM (COLOSSEO): Built in 72 AD by Vespasiano. In the amphitheater, that could hold up to 50,000 people, shows of gladiators were held, fights between men and beasts, very popular in Roman times. It is the largest amphitheater of the Roman world.
ROMAN FORUM (FORO ROMANO): It was the center of the political and juridical life in ancient Rome and provides a unique experience full of emotions while walking among the ruins of the various monuments such as the Via Sacra, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilica Emilia etc. etc.
DOMUS AUREA: "The Golden house", built by the emperor Nero in 64 AD after the great fires in Rome with the goal of creating the largest and most luxurious residence in the world. The rooms, halls and corridors were decorated with gold, silver and precious stones.
BASILICA OF SAN CLEMENTE: The complex of San Clemente actually consists of a 12th century basilica, which was built on top of a 4th century basilica which was, in turn, built on 1st century Roman buildings. All 3 layers can be visited.
BASILICA SAN GIOVANNI IN LATERANO San Giovanni is the cathedral in Rome founded by Constantine in the fourth century. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The current basilica dates back to the 12th century. The façade is by Alessandro Galilei, and is crowned by 7 meter high statues of Christ and the Apostles.

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Transportation

The apartment is easily reached from both airports in Rome, FIUMICINO and CIAMPINO, and, of course, the main train station TERMINI.

Rome Airport Transfers: Fiumicino & Ciampino Dolce Rome Apartments has arranged an agreement with a Taxi company and has succeeded in establishing a fixed price to and from the two airports in Rome. » Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci): 1-3 passengers - Euro 50; 4-5 passengers (mini van) - Euro 60; 6-7 passengers (mini-van) - Euro 70 » Ciampino: 1-3 passengers - Euro 45; 4-5 passengers (mini van) - Euro 55; 6-8 passengers (mini-van) - Euro 65 An extra charge of € 5,00 will be applied from 7.00 p.m. to 7.00 a.m. Additional Transfers Transportation to/from Tivoli (Villa D'Este first and then Villa Adriana) 4/5 people € 225 (entrance tikets and guides are not included) maximum 5 hours Transportation to/from Ostia Antica 4/5 people € 180 (entrance ticket and guide not included) maximum 4 hours

For those of you who prefer the train, the following information will get you to the apartment.

FROM FIUMICINO:
Take the direct train to the main train station Termini (25 minutes) and then just two stops on the metro Line B to the station Colosseo. From there you can either walk about 10-15 minutes or take bus 117 or 85 (the bus stop is right in front of the metro station) for two stops and you will be let off right in front of the apartment.

FROM CIAMPINO:
Take the bus from the airport to the stop at the end of the metro Line A - Agnagnina and from there to the main train station, Termini. Follow the directions below from Termini.

FROM TERMINI:
Take the metro Line B for 2 stops to the station Colosseo and then follow the directions above.

For further information on the public transportation in Rome, we recommend you consult the site of the Rome Transportation Authority (ATAC) that contains information on bus routes, the metro, buying tickets as well as a good map of Rome.

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Services near the apartment

In the immediate surroundings of the apartment you will find many of the services of interest to the tourist:

	internet cafe
	self service laundromat
	restaurants serving typical Italian cuisine as well as ethnic
	travel agencies and tourist information booths
	scooter and bike rentals
	antique shops and local craftsmen

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