Tram Line Repair Exposes Roman Ruins

A few months ago, the Modern Traveler reported on the proposed expansion of Rome's subway lines which was sure to unearth all sorts of new archaeological finds. Recently, a repair to the tram line that runs on the Via Marmorata to Piazza Aventino has exposed an ancient road, remains of a Roman wall, several tombs and sections of the floors of the grain warehouses of Rome's port on the Tiber River. If you are in Rome you should head over to the Via Marmorata to see real-life archaeology in action! (See the article in La Reppubblica-translated courtesy of Google)

Aventine Hotels in Rome

Slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the historic center are a group of four hotels, The Aventino San Anselmo Hotels on the Aventine Hill. All four hotels, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio, Hotel Aventino (pictured), and Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria (located close to Termini, Rome's train station) were once private residences and have all been redecorated and refurbished in a modern baroque style within the last ten years. Rates start at 120 Euros for a double room (low season) and each room has a private bath. The hotels all have beautiful gardens and public areas and are located within walking distance of the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, and the Circus Maximus. These properties are a bit off the beaten path, but in quiet surroundings that will make you forget that you are in the middle of the one of Europe's most hectic cities.