Distinguished inhabitants of this quarter included St. Peter, emperor Nero and Trajan, Michaelangelo, Bernini (the architect who changed Rome in the 17th century), and Enrico Fermi (Nobel Prize for contributing to discover nuclear energy). It necessarily has 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.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN THIS
QUARTER
Via
Panisperna. "Borromini": a two bedroom (double and
single), sitting-dining room apartment in an 18th century building.
Two bathrooms (3-5 persons).
Via
Panisperna. "Bernini":
a two double bedroom, sitting-dining room apartment in an 18th century
building. Two bathrooms (4-6 persons).
The quarter 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 (with the urban palace of the Popes, presently of the President of the Republic). The situation between several of Rome's Hills thus gives the name to this quarter ("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 with great personality. You find many art shops, craftsmen, cosy restaurants and cafe'. There are many charming zones secluded from car traffic.
The quarter is ideal for the art and history connoisseurs, yet it is very enjoyable and also with a Bohemian (picturesque) look. Finally, in this uniquely varied district, in an old institute Enrico Fermi and his "boys" contributed to discover nuclear energy. Click here for the full story.
