Aventino Rome

Aventino is a less touristy area of Rome, nevertheless there are many historic landmarks here. You can visit the Baths of Caracalla built between A.D. 212 and 216 and used by the romans until the 6th century, or the Pyramid of Cestius built in 12 B.C. - the tomb of Gaius Cestius, a powerful magistrate of ancient Rome. Discover some of the most authentic Roman flavors at Testaccio Market – find your favorite delicacies, then go picnic at one of the parks overlooking the Tiber river. And just for fun, try the Roman lie detector, - the Bocca della Verità in Santa Maria in Cosmedin.