Things to Do in Esquilino, Rome

A short walk from Termini Station, Esquilino features a mix of ancient architecture and multicultural life, with the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II at its heart.

  • Museum of the Liberation of RomeMuseum
  • Palazzo del FreddoIce Cream
  • National Museum of Musical InstrumentsMuseum

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Esquilino in Rome

Top things to do in Esquilino

  • Museum of the Liberation of Rome

    Museum of the Liberation of Rome

    4.7 · 402
    Museum

    The Museum of the Liberation of Rome is located in an apartment building at Via Tasso 145, Rome, close to the basilica of St. John Lateran. It records the period of German occupation of Rome in the Second World War and its subsequent…

    Every day
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • National Museum of Musical Instruments

    National Museum of Musical Instruments

    4.5 · 682
    Museum

    museum in Rome, Italy

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Wed
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Thu
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Fri
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Discoteca Laziale

    Discoteca Laziale

    4.6 · 1.9k
    Record Store

    A store offering CDs, vinyl records, music cassettes, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and Hi-Fi equipment.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Asian massage foot massage NILI massaggio cinese ,piedicure curativo

    Asian massage foot massage NILI massaggio cinese ,piedicure curativo

    Massage
  • Libreria Rotondi

    Libreria Rotondi

    4.7 · 193
    Bookstore

Where to eat & drink in Esquilino

  • Palazzo del Freddo

    Palazzo del Freddo

    4.6 · 11.4k
    Ice Cream· $

    Enduring gelato shop doling out creative cones & cups, plus cookies, cake & other sweet treats.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Bar Trani

    Bar Trani

    4.8 · 848
    Café & Bakery· €1–10
    Mon
    6:30 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Fri
    6 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    6 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sun
    6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Espresso 32

    Espresso 32

    4.8 · 448
    Café & Bakery· €1–10
  • 081 Cafè

    081 Cafè

    4.5 · 978
    Café & Bakery· €1–10

    A cafe in the center of Rome offering a unique gastronomic experience with savory and sweet delights from Campania.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Trapizzino

    Trapizzino

    4.6 · 4.0k
    Italian· €1–10

    A food establishment located within the Mercato Centrale at Termini station, offering continuous service daily.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Trattoria Cecio

    Trattoria Cecio

    4.5 · 4.3k
    Italian· €20–30

    Cozy space with natural stone & outdoor dining, known for grilled seafood & spaghetti with clams.

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Map of Esquilino with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Museum of the Liberation of Rome
  2. 2Palazzo del Freddo
  3. 3National Museum of Musical Instruments
  4. 4Discoteca Laziale
  5. 5Bar Trani
  6. 6Asian massage foot massage NILI massaggio cinese ,piedicure curativo
  7. 7Libreria Rotondi
  8. 8Espresso 32
  9. 9081 Cafè
  10. 10Trapizzino

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