Esquilino (rione of Rome)
Esquilino (Italian: [eskwiˈliːno]) is the 15th rione, or administrative division, of Rome, Italy, identified by the initials R. XV, and is Located within the Municipio I. It is named after the Esquiline Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Esquilino | |
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Rione of Rome | |
Via Merulana and Via Carlo Alberto seen from Santa Maria Maggiore | |
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Seal | |
Position of the rione within the center of the city | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Rome |
| Comune | Rome |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Its coat of arms bears two figures: a tree and three green mountains, all on a silver background.
It is a very cosmopolitan neighbourhood, with large numbers of immigrants from Asia and North Africa.
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