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Esquilino and San Giovanni are adjacent neighborhoods in Rome.

Esquilino is named for the Esquiline hill on which it stands. It lies south of the Termini station and centers more or less on the Piazza Vittorio Emmanuele II. It is now largely a Chinese immigrant neighborhood, and specialty groceries and shoe stores abound. (There is also still some disgruntled graffiti to be found lamenting this fact, such as "Esquilino - White and Catholic. Defend it with us.")

Rome - Esquilino-San Giovanni tourist attractions and sightseeing

Movies are shown and some performances are held for free in the piazza's park during the summer.

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Just off Via Cavour and between the squares of Piazza di Esquilino and Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore. [1] Built in the 9th Century the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome is one of the Roman Basilicas to be seen.

Rome - Esquilino-San Giovanni city tours

Rome - Esquilino-San Giovanni souvenirs and shopping

The area is also home to the Mercato Esquilino, an indoor market of ancient provenance that recently moved from its longtime outdoor home; it is only a couple of blocks east of the piazza. The mercato is divided into a food section, with good and cheap produce, meat, and fish, and a clothing section, with clothes of all kinds, shoes, luggage, etc. at low prices and generally not fabulous quality. Get there in the morning for food; it's generally closed by afternoon.

Rome - Esquilino-San Giovanni Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

There are a lot of Chinese and Indian restaurants, but you will also find many typical trattorias.

Rome - Esquilino-San Giovanni nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Rome - Esquilino-San Giovanni cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Hotel / Hostel Papa Germano, Rome Hostel Ostello Roma Hôtel gare Termini tel: +39 06486919 fax: +39 0647825202. Popular 2 star hotel / hostel near the central station, few minutes from the main cultural and artistic sites. Recently renewed and well served by public transport. Highly recommended by international travel guides.
  • Hotel Caracciolo, Via Cairoli 86/88, Tel. +39.06.4462983 Fax +39.06.4440102, [3]

Roma Pensions :: Pensioni a Roma. Some budget lodgings in central Rome

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