| The Palatine Hill |
One of the most beautiful spots in the city itself is the Palatine Hill. According to lengend, the Palatine Hill is where Romulus and Remus were raised by the she wolf. Recent excavations have revealed iron age huts, the presence of which lends credence to there having been people living on the hill for eons.
The Palatine was long the place where wealthy Romans retreated to relax and enjoy themselves. Among the ruins on the hill are the Domus Flavia, the Domus Augustana, the Baths of Septimus Severus, and the House of Livia. At right is a picture of the stadium. |
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At the top of the hill, overlooking the Forum, are the Farnese Gardens. Numerous varieties of plants including oleanders, boxwoods, rose bushes, and orange trees are planted here. |
© Daisy Benson, 1998-2000