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The '''Caelian Hill''' (Italian: ''Celio''), is one of the Seven Hills of [[Rome]]. According to a tradition recounted by Titus Livy, the hill received its name from Caelius Vibenna, either because he established a settlement there or because his friend Servius Tullius wished to honor him after his death. | |||
The '''Caelian Hill''' (Italian'' | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In Republican-era Rome the Caelian Hill was a fashionable residential district and the site of residences of the wealthy. | In Republican-era Rome the Caelian Hill was a fashionable residential district and the site of residences of the wealthy. Archaeological work under the Baths of Caracalla have uncovered the remains of lavish villas complete with murals and mosaics. The Caelian is also the site of the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the ancient basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo, known for its centralized, circular plan. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | ||
[[Category:Seven Hills of Rome]] | [[Category:Seven Hills of Rome]] | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 21 July 2014
The Caelian Hill (Italian: Celio), is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. According to a tradition recounted by Titus Livy, the hill received its name from Caelius Vibenna, either because he established a settlement there or because his friend Servius Tullius wished to honor him after his death.
History
In Republican-era Rome the Caelian Hill was a fashionable residential district and the site of residences of the wealthy. Archaeological work under the Baths of Caracalla have uncovered the remains of lavish villas complete with murals and mosaics. The Caelian is also the site of the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the ancient basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo, known for its centralized, circular plan.