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The most charming quarter, once was it's oldest...
To learn more about the central and ancient Monti area, here are some short experts from an Article on Monti written by Monica Larner titeled "The city's oldest quarter is now its most charming" and published at Buisness week. You can read the full article at businessweek's site.
"Essential stops on any Roman holiday are the Colosseum and the Forum. But rarely do visitors venture into the narrow cobblestone streets of the neighborhood sandwiched between the two landmarks. In ancient times it was known as the Suburra, or great slum, home to prostitutes, gypsies, and thieves, and the place Julius Caesar sent his troops to unwind after battle."
"Now called Rione Monti, Rome's oldest quarter is regarded by many as the most authentic and tourist-free district in the modern city."
"Despite its location at the city's center, Monti is a safe island of tranquility. You can wander through the vicoletti, or alleys, and examine architectural treasures without the traffic and noise in much of Rome. Buildings on the tiny Via degli Ibernesi on Monti's southwestern edge represent a cross section of architectural history. For centuries, residents have added floors to existing structures. You might see a medieval palazzo built on ancient Roman foundations, with a third floor from the Renaissance and a 1950s' concrete roof terrace."
" Monti is built on top of scores of unexcavated Roman-era temples and monuments, and smugglers and bandits are said to have created a network of secret passages through this netherworld."
" As you stroll these byways, it will be hard to miss the aroma of traditional Italian cooking. On the main street, Via dei Serpenti, the Pasticceria La Licata makes a fabulous ricotta cheesecake and an unforgettable honey pastry said to come from an ancient Roman recipe. On Via Madonna dei Monti, Pizzeria Le Carrette has perhaps the city's finest pizza and exemplary antipasti such as fried olives stuffed with meat (olive oscolane)."
" With relics from Julius Caesar to more modern times, Monti is one more reminder of Rome's eternal character."
To read the full article and get a better idea of the charming atmosphere in this quartier please visit Buisness week.
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