Tickets and visits for the Baths of Caracalla
Hotels, B&B and rooms near the monument
The San Saba District is the twenty-first district of Rome (R. XXI), established in 1921 when it was separated from the Celio District, and named after the homonymous basilica. It is located on the “Little Aventine,” the eastern plateau of the Aventine Hill, bordered by the Aurelian Walls and including the Baths of Caracalla.
Its historical core is a monastery founded between the 7th and the 9th centuries, built on the site of an ancient barracks of the vigiles. This monastery gained religious and diplomatic importance during the Early Middle Ages.
Until the beginning of the 20th century, the church and the convent remained isolated, surrounded by countryside. The residential urban development intended for the petite bourgeoisie dates from the early 20th century.
It is a quiet, airy neighborhood on a human scale, characterized by brick façades, sloping streets, and stairways. The basilica is the main building, with the Baths of Caracalla and neighboring churches below.
The coat of arms features a crescent and a drawn bow, attributes of Diana, lunar goddess and protector of sacred groves. It recalls the Aventine’s religious tradition, since an ancient sanctuary of Diana was frequented by the Latin peoples.
