Of Rome's seven hills, the Palatine is the one that's right in the heart of the ancient city. It overlooks the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. Some of the finest ancient homes were located here, including the emperor's – 'Palatine' is actually where the modern word 'palace' comes from!
The Stadio Olimpico is located within the Foro Italico sports complex, north of the "Eternal City" of Rome, 4 kilometres north of Vatican City. It is home to both A.S. Roma and S.S. Lazio, and now visitors can take a tour, peek into the dressing rooms, and even walk the same path that players walk onto the pitch! A must-see for fans everywhere.
The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus are some of the many smaller catacombs scattered around the Eternal City. Located on the Appian Way, the catacombs are famous for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which, as the name suggests, once contained the tombs of several popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries.
Palazzo Barberini is an important late-Baroque palace in Rome, packed with art and initially built for the Corsini family between 1730–1740. Guests can explore the different levels, see the library and browse the family's private art collections.