Celio (rione of Rome)

Celio (Italian: [ˈtʃɛːljo]) is the 19th rione of Rome, Italy, identified by the initials R. XIX, and is located within the Municipio I.

Celio
Rione of Rome
A night view of the Colosseo
Position of the rione within the center of the city
Country Italy
RegionLazio
ProvinceRome
ComuneRome
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Its coat of arms depicts the bust of an African, with an elephant headdress with golden tusks on a silver background, in memory of an African bust that was found in Via Capo d'Africa.

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