Rione Monti - a beatiful neighboorhood
Downtown Accommodation is located in The Rione
Monti.
The Rione Monti (Monti district) is one of the best area to stay in
Rome. The area forms part of the Centro Storico (City Centre), along
with the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon, all reachable in
15-20 minutes walk.
The best way to visit the district, a stone's throw from the Coliseum,
is on foot. Monti is famous for its medieval narrow streets and its
unforgettable views, all surrounded by buildings of every age, from the
Roman Empire until the Baroque period.
The most famous monuments in this area are:
The Colosseum
The Roman Forum
The Palatine Hill
The Mouse of the Truth
The Vittoriano
If you stay here you can reach all the monuments by foot and avoid
public transportation. The area also offer great restaurants and shops.
Some photos http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=rione+monti+rome&m=text