The Esquiline neighborhood

The elegant Umbertine architecture of the late 19th century characterizes the face of the neighbourhood, which develops around the vast Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, framed by monumental buildings with porticoes, designed by the architect Gaetano Koch. In the centre, there are the enchanting Nicola Calipari gardens, inaugurated in 1888, the green heart of the district. It is one of the most pleasant places in which to spend a relaxing day: you can sit lazily in the sun among exotic plants, admire the water features of the fountains and the remains of the monumental “Mario’s Trophies” from the Roman era or discover the legend behind the Magic Door, what remains of the seventeenth-century Villa Palombara. Don’t miss a visit to splendid churches and basilicas, sometimes linked to ancient legends and fascinating events. Among these, we remember Santa Maria Maggiore, built in August 352 AD. following the miracle of the snow; Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, where the relics of the Cross are kept; the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Scala Santa, with the 28 steps climbed by Jesus on the day of his death sentence, and Santa Bibiana, the first architectural work by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. To immerse yourself in the multi-ethnic atmosphere of the neighborhood, the characteristic market is worth a visit, just 100 meters from The Space Apartment