Esquilino (rione of Rome)

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Map of the rione

Esquilino is the XV rione, that is historic district, of Rome. Located within Municipio I, its coat of arms bears two figures: a tree and three green mountains, all on a silver background. It is named for the Esquiline Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

The district was up to 1921 part of rione I, Monti.

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Rioni of Rome

I - Monti II - Trevi III - Colonna IV - Campo Marzio V - Ponte VI - Parione VII - Regola VIII - Sant'Eustachio IX - Pigna X - Campitelli XI - Sant'Angelo XII - Ripa XIII - Trastevere XIV - Borgo XV - Esquilino XVI - Ludovisi XVII - Sallustiano XVIII - Castro Pretorio XIX - Celio XX - Testaccio XXI - San Saba XXII - Prati

Coordinates: 41°53′35″N 12°30′14″E / 41.89306°N 12.50389°E / 41.89306; 12.50389

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