One of Rome’s four major papal basilicas, built over the traditional burial site of Saint Paul the Apostle. The present basilica is a 19th-century reconstruction after a fire, preserving the monumental nave, mosaics, and cloister.
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Municipio Roma I feels quintessentially Roman: layered with imperial ruins, grand churches, and pocket-sized viewpoints, yet still lively and walkable. Sightseeing is effortless, with landmarks like the Palatine, Tempio di Marte Ultore, and Santa Maria del Popolo nearby. Expect steady crowds, energetic streets, and strong café-and-restaurant character rather than late-night clubbing.
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Municipio Roma II feels like a cultured, central Rome base with a mix of grand historic sights and creative, lived-in neighborhoods. Around Santa Maria del Popolo, Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, and Fondazione Pastificio Cerere, you get easy sightseeing variety, lively streets, and strong transit links, but also city noise, bustle, and a steady flow of visitors.
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Municipio Roma VII feels layered and lively, with working-class edges, student energy, and easy access to Rome’s historic core. It’s a practical base for sightseeing around Palatine-area landmarks and beyond, with dependable transit and everyday dining. Expect local traffic, some urban noise, and a mix of casual trattorie, bars, and neighborhood bustle rather than polished tourist calm.
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Municipio Roma IX feels like a broad, lived-in southern Rome district: more residential than postcard-central, with easy access toward the historic core and several cultural sights scattered within reach. Expect a relaxed local rhythm, practical transit links, and dining that skews everyday rather than polished. It suits travelers who want Rome beyond the busiest tourist lanes.
