About the property

Rome, Colosseo area, living room with loft, kitchenette, 1 bathroom, sleeps 3 This apartment is located on the second floor.It is composed by living room with a sofa bed for two people and a kitchenette; a bedroom in a loft (there are few steps to climb) and a bathroom with shower.The apartment size is about 60 square metres. The Colosseum area is one of the oldest quarters of the city, characterised by an authentic and relaxed style of life, and the apartment is ideally located for tours and excursions in the archaeological areas. Also, there are restaurants for all budgets, pubs, markets and shops of any kind. There is also an array of beautiful and very important churches such as San Pietro in Vincoli that hosts one of Michelangelo's masterpieces, the Moses. There are two of the major Basilicas, Santa Maria Maggiore (dating to 315 AD) and San Giovanni in Laterano, which was the first papal seat before the creation of the Vatican. Other landmarks around the apartment include the Domus Aurea, Fori Imperiali, Arc of Costantino, Palatino hill.We advice you that at only few meters from the apartment ther's the suggestive church of Santa Maria della Neve (Saint Mary of the snow), existing in the XII century with the name of Sant'Andrea de Tabernula and with the name of Sant'Andrea de Portugallo. To the beginning parish church became subsequently simple ecclesiastical benefit of the cardinal of St. Pietro in Vincoli. In 1607 it was submitted to the university of the Rigattieri,.After the French Revolution the church was submitted to the brotherhood of Santa Maria della Neve: it's in this epoch that the church changes name and assumes that actual.Inside there are three different altars and paintings of the XVII century: on the right altar the Jesus' Baptism, on the greatest altar the assumption, on the left altar, St. Francis and Saint Chiara. Today the church is a place of cult Major attractions: The major actraction of the area is the Colosseum is one of the most famous monuments of the ancient Rome, inaugurated in 80 A.D. to house gladiator fights. The structure is over 160 feet high and could in the ancient times hold over 50,000 spectators who entered the Coliseum through its eighty doors. Romans came to watch gladiator and animal fights. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Coliseum was abandoned for centuries until it was used as a fortress in the Medieval times. The structure has suffered damage from earth-quakes and is being slowly restored. Visitors can enter the Coliseum and tour the inside of the famous structure.In this area you can also visit the famous basilica of San Giovanni, the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and museum oriental art in via merulana. A stone's throw from the house is located market street food of different national and ethnic groups Market via Sannio market clothing and new leaders famous for vintage (near square S.Giovanni) .Transports: This area is perfectly served by public transports as Metro B ( at only 200 meters from the apartment. Besides, taxi and several buses allows you to reach any other part of the historical centre in a very few time. The price includes gas and electricity consumption, linen and towels. Pets are not allowed. Tourist tax (not included in the price):2 euros per person per night. This tax is not included in the apartment rates, has to be paid upon check in, is not appliable to children under 10 years, and can be applied for a maximum of 10 nights. http://www.arkadia.com/rprz-t16/