``Una Finestra su Monti``
IL RIONE MONTI
“una finestra su Monti” guest house is located in the centre of Rome in the ancient Rione Monti. Its location is perfect to visit Rome on foot or by public transport.
It is easy to reach all the tourist areas and government offices. This ancient district occupies the old roman Suburra and its slightly steep alleys are hiding among the shops of via Nazionale and via Cavour.
The strategic location,in the historic centre of Rome,makes it the ideal B&B for visiting the city in all seasons.
It’s located just a few steps from “palazzo Viminale” (interior ministry building) and only ten minutes by foot to the Colosseum. Just around the corner, you will find the Quirinale (6 minutes) and the Palace of Exhibitions.
You can also find many bars,typical restaurants and taverns to enjoy the best roman and international cuisine. The location is also perfect for those who want to have fun. The neighborhood is full of cinemas and theaters and many other places where you will live intensely all the excitement of the roman nightlife.
t’s the location of the artists where you can find many handmade clothing shops,footwear,art exhibitions,accessories and souvenirs.
Our guest house “una finestra su Monti” is also ideal for those who travel to Rome for business. Its location right in the centre and its proximity to all offices,banks and institutional buildings make it the perfect place to combine business and relax. Secure car parking at 5 minutes on foot and metro 3 minutes.
The history of Monti district in the centre of Rome
In Roman times the area was densely populated: the upper part of the district (from the baths of Diocletian to the Suburra) consisted of noble domus around the Vicus Patricius (today viaUrbana). The lower part revolved around via Argiletum (the name was due to the continous presence of clay and mud from simultaneous confluence of rainwater from Quirinale hills,Esquilino and Viminale) which corresponded to the current via Leonia and via Madonna dei Monti. This area called Suburra was known to be plebeian,full of brothels and taverns. Down below,in the valley between the Palatine and the Capitol,there was the Imperial Fora,separeted from the popular neighborhood through the great firebreak stone wall that still serves as architectural backdrop to the Forum of Augustus.
What to see in Rome
Colosseum
The Colosseum originally known as Flavian Amphitheatre is the largest amphitheatre of the world,located in the city centre of Rome.
Trevi Fountain
The fountain is 26,30 m. High and 49,15 large. Every day it spills 80.000 cubic meter of water. The design of the Trevi fountain is based on three architectural elements: a facade made of travertine,statues of Carrara marble, a see reef also made of travertine.
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna,connected to the Trinità dei Monti is one of the most famous squares in Rome. It owes its name to the Palazzo di Spagna,seat of the Embassy of Spain among the Holy See.
Piazza Venezia
Piazza Venezia is one of the most famous square of Rome. It is located at the foot of the Capitol in which several thoroughfares intersect including: via dei Fori Imperiali,via del Corso, via Nazionale and via del Teatro di Marcello.
Foro di Traiano
Foro di Traiano also remembered as Forum Ulpium in some sources is the largest of the Imperial Forums in Rome. It was the last of the Imperial Fora to be constructed in ancient Rome.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is a building of ancient Rome located in Pigna district, in the historical centre,built as temple dedicated to all past,present and future gods. It was founded in 27 B.C.
Surroundings
Vaticano
Vatican city is an enclave within the urban texture of the city of Rome
Basilica di San Paolo
St Peter’s Basilica is an italian renaissance church in Vatican city, the papal enclave within the city of Rome
Circo Massimo
Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue built in Rome
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona,built by the Pamphili family, is one of the famous squares of Rome that follows the form of the open space stadium.