SEVEN HILLS of ROME Rome's 7 Hills from North to South
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Source: italofile.com SEVEN HILLS OF ROME Rome's 7 hills from north to south Quirinal Hill Location of Palazzo Quirinale, the home of the Presidency of the Italian Republic. Nearby points of interest: Panorama over Rome, Trevi Fountain, changing of the guard Other names: Colle Quirinale, Monte Cavallo Viminal Hill The Viminal Hill is the smallest of Rome's original seven hills. Nearby points of interest: National Roman Museum, including the Baths of Diocletian; Termini Train Station Other name: Colle Viminale Esquiline Hill The largest of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline was the site of Nero's Golden House (Domus Aurea). Nearby points of interest: Colosseum, Santa Maria Maggiore Other name: Colle Esquilino Capitoline Hill The seat of Rome's city government is headquartered on the Capitoline. Nearby points of interest: Capitoline Museums, Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Vittoriano Monument Other names: Campidoglio, Capitolium Palatine Hill The original hill of Rome's 7 hills, the Palatine is where Romulus, Remus, and the legend of Rome were born. Nearby points of interest: Roman Forum, ruins of ancient imperial palaces, Circus Maximus Other name: Colle Palatino Caelian Hill The Caelian Hill is perhaps the least known of Rome's 7 hills. Marcus Aurelius was born here. Nearby points of interest: Baths of Caracalla, Villa Celimontana Other name: Colle Celio Aventine Hill Leafy, tranquil, and rich, the Aventine Hill is largely residential. Nearby points of interest: Knights of Malta keyhole, Giardini degli Aranci Other name: Colle Aventino.