The neighbourhood of Quirinale is situated on the slopes of one of Rome's seven hills. Quirinale highlights include the Piazza del Quirinale which is adorned with a Egyptian obelisk and Roman copies of Greek statues representing the twins Castor and Polux. The hill is also home to the Palazzo del Quirinale which is the residence of the president of Italy. Away from the hill top, the maze of cobbled alleys end up leading to a variety of famous sights and historical churches that are...
more »The neighbourhood of Quirinale is situated on the slopes of one of Rome's seven hills. Quirinale highlights include the Piazza del Quirinale which is adorned with a Egyptian obelisk and Roman copies of Greek statues representing the twins Castor and Polux. The hill is also home to the Palazzo del Quirinale which is the residence of the president of Italy. Away from the hill top, the maze of cobbled alleys end up leading to a variety of famous sights and historical churches that are architectural masterpieces. The area is also home to many shopping galleries and ornate fountains and celebrated landmarks including Rome's most famous and most beautiful landmark, the Fontana di Trevi where tourists make a wish and toss a coin into the romantic fountain whilst eating a gelato.
This gallery includes photo images of the following sights,
Piazza del Quirinale | Trevi Fountain | San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane | Galleria Alberto Sordi which is a stylish shopping arcade | The 16th century Triton Fountain (Fontana del Tritone) | The Four Fountains (Quattro Fontane) | Chiesa di Sant'Andrea al Quirinale | Porta Pia which is an ancient gate in the Aurelian walls | Chiesa San Marcello al Corso.
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