Caelian Hill

Celio, or Monte Celio (English: Caelian Hill), is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. According to a tradition recounted by Titus Livy, the hill received its name from Caelius Vibenna, either because he established a settlement there or because his friend Servius Tullius wished to honor him after his death.

History
In Republican-era Rome the Caelian Hill was a fashionable residential district and the site of residences of the wealthy. Archeological work under the Baths of Caracalla have uncovered the remains of lavish villas complete with murals and mosaics. The Caelian is also the site of the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the ancient basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo, known for its centralized, circular plan.

Database entry
''Named for Caelius Vibenna, it's unclear whether he received the honour for settling the hill or if his friend Servius Tullius merely wanted to commemorate him posthumously. Either way, as one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Celio was a fashionable residential district for the wealthy during the Republican era of Rome.''