Palatine Hill: The Center of the Seven Hills
History :: According to Roman mythology, this was where the cave that the she-wolf kept Romulus and Remus alive was located. It is the center most of the seven Roman hills, and was where many emperors lived, including Augustus, who was born here, Marcus Antonius, Tiberius, Caligula, and Domitian. Many of the ruins left today are from Domitian's Palace. The Hills looks down on the Roman Forum, where Julius Caesar is buried.
Our Experience :: Unfortunately our experience here wasn't a very good one. Lexi was very hot by the time we were done with the Colosseum, and threw a huge fit while we were trying to see Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. We were able to snap a few shots, however, this is one we'll have to revisit next time.
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| This was a game board. Gambling was only allowed in the Colosseum on event nights, all other games were supposed to be for fun only. |
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| The Palatine Hill Stadium. This was part of the Domitian palace, and it isn't clear rather the stadium was public, or for personal uses. |
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| This is what all the flooring looked like in Ancient Rome. Beautiful colorful marble |
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| When looking at the ruins of today, you get the wrong impression. Ancient Rome was very colorful and bright. Even buildings as big as the Colosseum was decorated and colorful. |
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| A statue a Emperor Nero |
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| The Colosseum from Palatine Hill |
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| The Arch Of Tidus |
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