Esquilino, Administrative district in central Rome, Italy.
Esquilino is a neighborhood in central Rome organized as a network of streets lined with nineteenth-century buildings and local marketplaces. The district includes residential areas, shops, and gathering spaces that form the fabric of daily life in this part of the city.
The area began as an ancient burial ground outside the city walls before transforming into residential districts with gardens during Emperor Augustus's reign. This shift reflected Rome's expansion as the city absorbed and developed land beyond its original boundaries.
The neighborhood hosts a diverse population where residents and merchants from around the world have established themselves over time. You notice this multiculturalism immediately when walking through the streets and visiting the local shops and eateries.
The neighborhood is well connected by public transport with metro stations nearby and numerous bus lines serving the area throughout the day. If you prefer walking, the streets form a continuous network that is straightforward to navigate on foot.
Within Villa Palombara stands the Porta Alchemica, a seventeenth-century door decorated with mysterious symbols and inscriptions. This curiosity draws visitors interested in Rome's historical fascination with alchemy and esoteric knowledge.
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