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Sept 2024

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II is wonderful for sitting outside it's various bars and people watching. It's very variable from the Chiesa Maggiore to some fairly run down streets. But there are always people around and we never felt unsafe walking around in the evening.

“Esquiline”

Jul 2023

One of ancient Rome’s famous seven hills, the Esquiline is the site of three must-see churches. St Maria Maggiore, St Praxides (a surviving medieval church with mosaics) and San Pietro in Vincoli with Michelangelo’s statue of Moses. It is quite a depressed area economically so be careful after dark

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Neighbourhood: Esquilino

Old school vibe from the very beginning is the only way to describe the Esquilino neighbourhood. The Esquilino takes pride in being one of the oldest areas in Rome for its key location on one of the city’s famous seven hills. From an ancient neighbourhood to its modern incarnation as a multicultural hub, Esquilino always has something going on—polyglot vendors debate street artists while kids play pick-up basketball games. Look around you: this area isn’t like the historic centre. Liberty architecture, large piazzas, and long boulevards mix with archaic arches, secret side alleys, and beautiful churches like Santa Maria Maggiore.

How to get there

Termini • 5 min walk
Repubblica - Teatro dell'Opera • 6 min walk

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Attractions

2,335 within 10 kms

Piazza dell'Esquilino

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11 mHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Busto Manuel Belgrano

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Obelisco Esquilino

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Busto Bartolomè Mitre

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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

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Basilica of Santa Pudenziana

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Basilica di Santa Prassede

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Chiesa di Gesu Bambino all'Esquilino

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Palazzo dell'Istituto Nazionale di Statistica

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Linda G

Chicago, IL34 contributions

Mother & Daughter Celebrates

Oct 2019 • Couples

Wonderful Wonderful Time
My daughter and I went on & Trip Of a Lift Time. Hope it’s not the Last Time But if it is
It was Fabulous. We used Abercrombie & Kent and We are So So Glad we Did. The travel Director was Emma Bond. The Knowledge Of History is Phenomenal. She is Walking Book Of History. So Informative & A Wonderful Person.

Written 7 October 2019

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Alexandra-Iulia D

486 contributions

Good to take a break

Jan 2018

We were visiting the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and we then looked for a place to relax. Behind the Basilica we found this square with a few terraces and enjoyed a cup of coffee with a view. We saw that the price for a cappuccino was about 3€ in the area and for a pizza about 8.5€

Written 17 January 2018

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Dimitris L

Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions

Lovely area

Jul 2017 • Couples

This is a really lovely area. We walked around this area numerous times, during our stay in Rome, as our hotel was nearby. We enjoyed our walks through the streets, and did lots of window shopping, which is definitely cheaper than real shopping! Many shops, cafes and restaurants in the area. The architecture of the buildings is also worthwhile and deserves a second look.

Written 6 November 2017

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Valentina S

17 contributions

Relais Esquilino

Apr 2016 • Friends

This place was our excellent choice! First, if you are coming there from Termini, it's perfect, 'cause it's like 300m far away, so you can easily find it.
It is also 10 minutes (walking) away from Colosseum and piazza Venezia.
Hostel is new, very clean. The staff is friendly and very kind! :)
I strongly recommend this place!

Written 23 April 2016

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Cheryl G

Perth, Australia97 contributions

Great location

Sept 2018 • Family

We stayed here for four nights in a B&B & thoroughly enjoyed it. It is just far enough out of Rome central to be a bit quieter (and cheaper), but close enough to the centre to be able to walk there. Good shops, sidewalk sellers, cafes & restaurants & a few good supermarkets close by to pick up supplies. Very close to Roma Termini - which is very helpful when lugging suitcases there to catch the train. Very happy with our choice to stay here.

Written 7 November 2018

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Neil K

Liverpool, UK8,29,647 contributions

Nice district of Rome.

Apr 2017 • Friends

As we were staying near Termini Train Station we were more or less in this district of Rome and what a great neighbourhood this is.
Packed with great squares and interesting architecture and with its great location it's close to some of the most famous tourist sites in Rome including the magnificent Colosseum.
On our holiday here I loved to just explore around this district and take in the sites and visit the many pubs,café's and restaurants here.
A great district and if your planning to go to Rome and great area to stay.

Written 11 May 2017

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etzi00

Athens, Greece197 contributions

Best choice to stay when in Rome

Aug 2015

A very good choice to stay. It has loads and loads of small honest hotels, great trasport and lots of places to eat real food

Written 25 August 2015

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Juvalenc

Mexico City, Mexico85 contributions

Interesting Roman neighborhood

Nov 2014 • Friends

So close or so far from the traditional tourist paths at the eternal city,Esquilino is an area with historic theaters,the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and some worth the walk trattorias like Salotto Caronte at via Machiavelli where a nice jazz band,and a rustic -industrial decor create a cozy and special ambient for a glass of wine and some roman inspired appetizers,with friendly staff,a nice stop to continue exploring this area of Roma.Memento audere semper :never forget to those who dare ,and explore Esqulino!

Written 19 November 2014

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Richard F

Swindon, UK1,617 contributions

Interesting building

Jun 2013 • Couples

This isn't on the 'tourist trek' but it's worth taking some time to come and see one of the ancient parts of the City that isn't just 'more Roman stuff'.

Written 21 June 2013

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JnVSydney

Greater Sydney, Australia21,219 contributions

Eclectic neighbourhood

Jan 2018 • Couples

Easy to get to as Termini station is part of the area, a very multicultural area, with every variety of restaurant you can think of. It is fun just to walk about the streets taking it all in, visiting the many churches, squares, road side markets and attractions listed on TA.

Written 23 January 2018

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