The Esquilino district is one of the oldest of Rome, although it is not considered to be part of the historical centre. The Latin word esquiliae means more or less suburbs. Esquilino is bordered by the Via Marsala in the north, the Via Cavour and the Monti neighborhood in the east and the quarters Prenestino-Labicano and Tiburtino in the south west.
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Via Merulana Rome
The Via Merulana in Rome connects the two papal basilicas, Saint Mary Major and Saint John Lateran. Main attractions on this street are the Saint Anthony of Padova Church and the Palazzo Brancaccio.
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The Acquario Romano (“Roman Aquarium“) is located in the center of a small park in the Esquilino district in Rome. It was built towards the end of the 19th century in a style typical of the period, called Umbertino, after the then king of Italy. Originally an aquarium, the building has held several functions during the time of its existence. At the moment it is the seat of the Casa dell’Architettura (“House of Architecture“).
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The Basilica of Sant’Antonio da Padova all’Esquilino was the first church built in Rome after the Unification of Italy in 1870. Together with the Palazzo Brancaccio it is the best known work of the architect Luca Carimini. The church is also know under the name Sant’Antonio al Laterano.
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The small Fountain in the Via di San Vito in Rome is one of a number of fountains designed by the architect P. Lombardi in the year 1927.
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The Arch of Sixtus V can be found on the Largo Sisto V, where the rione Castro Pretorio meets the rione Esquilino and can be considered the entrance to the San Lorenzo neighbourhood, which is not an official quarter (rione) of Rome, but a local name for part of the Tiburtino district.
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Rome’s Saint Mary Major (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, in Italian) is one of the four patriarchal basilicas in Rome. It was constructed by Sixtus III in the fifth century A.D. It is also reputed to be Pope Francis‘ favourite church.
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The Santa Maria dell’Immacolata Concezione all’Esquilino Church in Rome was built around the turn of the 19th and 20th century. At the moment it is part of the Santi Marcellino and Pietro Church.
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The Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Basilica is one of the seven pilgrim churches of Rome. Pilgrim churches are allowed to give out indulgences. An indulgence is the remission, under certain conditions, of punishment due for sins that have already been forgiven. Statues of saints adorn the facade of the basilica, but the biggest attraction is formed by the relics of the Cross, brought from Jerusalem by Saint Helena.
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The Villa Altieri in the Esquilino district in Rome was biult towards the end of the 17th century. The architect was Giovan Antonio de Rossi. Since 1975 the villa has been property of the Province of Rome.
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