Esquiline Hill

Esquiline Hill

Esquiline Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome, with its southern spur being the Oppian Hill (Oppius). The origin of the name "Esquiline" is still debated. One theory suggests that the hill was named after the holm oak trees growing on it; another theory posits that during the early days of Rome, the Capitoline, Palatine, and northern edge of the Caelian Hill were the most densely populated areas of the city, where residents were considered urban dwellers (inquilini), while those living in the outer areas were regarded as suburbanites (exquilini).

Later, the Colosseum was built over the valley, and Esquiline Hill became a fashionable residential district. On the Oppian Hill, Emperor Nero seized property to construct his lavish one-mile-long Domus Aurea (Golden House), and later the Baths of Trajan were built—remnants of both can still be seen today. Further northeast, atop the Cispius Hill, stands the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. In 1781, the famous Discobolus marble statue was discovered here. The small Honduran village of Esquilinchuche derives its name from Esquiline Hill.

Esquiline Hill

Must-visit reason: One of Rome’s most renowned Seven Hills

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Italy[Italy]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Lazio Region [Lazio Region]

City where the attraction is located: Rome [Rome]