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Caelian

hill, Rome, Italy
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The Caelian is one of the seven hills of Rome, Italy, upon which the ancient city was built. It is located within the ancient city walls, which were originally built to enclose the Esquiline and Caelian hills, among others.123

The Caelian hill is home to the Villa Celimontana park and several churches dating from the 4th to the 9th centuries. Notable structures include the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the round church of San Stefano Rotondo. The hill also features the Arch of Dolabella and the remains of Nero's extension of the Claudian aqueduct. The extensive Military Hospital of Celio is also situated on the Caelian.3

The ruins of the Baths of Caracalla, a large public bath complex from the Roman Empire, are located on the river flats behind the Caelian Hill.3

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  2. Seven Hills of Rome
  3. Palatine Hill
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