OTHER CHURCHES IN THE MONTI QUARTER

• Monti: the quarter of Saint Peter
• Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major)
• San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains), the Moses of Michelangelo
• The many other churches and basilicas in the quarter (this page)
• Other monuments and sights in the quarter
• St. John Lateran Basilica, Holy Cross of Jerusalem Church
• Streets, Piazzas and life in the quarter
• Restaurants, Cafes, and Shops

The Monti quarter is densely populated by an astounding number of churches. The Church of San Domenico and Sisto is part of a convent also hosting a Catholic University. The Church of Santa Caterina is between the Monti and the Quirinale hills. The Church adjoins the Torre Spaccata, the extant lower part of a medieval tower, from which rival family clans used to watch and possibly slain opponents.

Piazza della Repubblica (also called Piazza Esedra), with the fountain of the Naiadi, and the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli by Michelangelo, and the Diocletian Baths in the back.

Interior of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Two other notable churches in the area stand near Trajan's Column.

The church of Santa Maria di Loreto near Trajan's column

The church of the Santissimo Nome di Maria (St. Mary's Holiest Name), still near Trajan's column

Finally the church of Santa Maria ai Monti is situated in the centre of the quarter. The church is ancient, although the facade has a typical 17th century style.

Santa Maria ai Monti

The Madonna on the side of the church

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