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Umbilicus Urbis

The Umbilicus Urbis was an ancient Roman monument in the Forum Romanum traditionally regarded as the symbolic center of Rome. Today its remains are located near the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum.

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Catacombe San Sebastiano

The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian are an early Christian burial complex on the Via Appia Antica in Rome. They are among the best-known catacombs in the city and are associated with Saint Sebastian.

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Municipio Roma II

Municipio Roma II feels like a cultured, central Rome base with a mix of grand historic sights and creative, lived-in neighborhoods. Around Santa Maria del Popolo, Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, and Fondazione Pastificio Cerere, you get easy sightseeing variety, lively streets, and strong transit links, but also city noise, bustle, and a steady flow of visitors.