The district for those who want to explore the multicultural side of Rome. The neighbourhood is also fun for church and market-goers and ice-cream lovers.
For a touch of urban and, above all, an interesting atmosphere, Esquilino is the place to be. Esquilino is one of the seven hills on which Rome is built. You'll find interesting sights there. The figurehead is the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The mosaics of Santa Prassede are also worth a visit, as is the Casa dell'Architettura, an exhibition space focusing on architecture. The Nuovo Mercato Esquilino market is just behind Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the multicultural heart of the district. Fassi's Ice Palace is a household name here. Try the sampietrini, the typical Roman street bricks recreated from chocolate.
