Monti: the quarter of Saint Peter

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The quarter where there lived St. Peter, emperor Nero, Michelangelo, Bernini (the architect who changed Rome in the 17th century), and Enrico Fermi (who contributed to invent the nuclear energy) necessarily must have quite a personality.

"Monti" is one of the most ancient quarters in Rome, as there once stood Trajan's market, the merchants quarter, and emperor Nero's Domus Aurea. It is situated between the Coliseum (Roman Forum), Piazza Venezia (Capitol Hill), Via Nazionale and the St. Mary Major basilica (on top of the Esquiline hill), and finally the Quirinale Hill (were the palace of the Popes. presently of the President of the Republic is located). The quarter owes its name as it located hence between several of Rome's hills ("Monti" in Italian means Mounts). It is endowed with beautiful churches, like St. Pietro in Vincoli, characteristic streets and piazzas. The quarter, very centrally located, has great character. Its people are very friendly, and have at the same time great personality. There are many art shops, craftmen, cozy restaurants and cafes. There are many charming zones secluded from car traffic. It is packed with art and history, yet it is very enjoyable and also has a "bohemienne" (very picturesque) look.

In this quarter there are many aspects to consider, and we have published them in separate pages, which we invite you to visit. We believe that you will particularly enjoy them.

- CHURCHES: (1) St. Peter's in Chains, the Moses of Michelangelo, Santa Maria Maggiore
                          (2) The many other churches and basilicas in the quarter
- ROMAN FORUM and Capitol Hill
- OTHER MONUMENTS and SIGHTS in the quarter
- STREETS, PIAZZAS and LIFE in the quarter
- RESTAURANTS, CAFES, and SHOPS

As usual, we remind you the apartments in this quarter:

Via del Boschetto. One bedroom apartment

Via del Boschetto: a two bedroom, sitting room apartment

Via Panisperna. "Borromini": a two bedroom (double and single) apartment in an 18th century building. Two bathrooms

Via Panisperna. "Bernini": a two double bedroom apartment in an 18th century building. Two bathrooms

You will find the map of the quarter, with precise indication of where the apartments are, in the section B2 of the map of Rome, please click here. Once you will be in the page, click on section B2, the exact location of the apartments will be shown. If you want to go directly to section B2, please click here.

To visit the immediately adjacent quarters, click on these addresses-URLs:

-  Rome with a view!
- The Pantheon quarter
- The Piazza Navona - Via della Pace quarter
- The Piazza Navona - Campo de' Fiori quarter
- The Jewish quarter
- The Trevi Fountain-Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna quarter)
- The Trastevere quarter
- The Roman Forum
- The Vatican quarter
- The Janiculum

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