Rome is built on seven hills. Ancient Rome was a huge, crowded city, with beautiful temples and public buildings. The rich had gracious homes, each with an entrance atrium, which was the centre of family life. For those who were not quite as rich, there were apartment buildings, while shabby tenements were for the poor.
The Romans enjoyed going to the public baths, not just to bathe but for socializing. A Roman’s day might start off with a light breakfast. In the early afternoon, the Roman might take a quick trip to the baths. At around 3pm, they would have dinner which was as much of a social event. Some were carried in covered litters, with curtained couches carried on poles by slaves. Even for the poor, life in the city was lively. There was always something going on, like the many religious festivals with entertainment paid for by the rich, and chariot racing. These were free spectacles that all the people could enjoy.