Quirinal is the second largest Roman hill after the famous Capitol. In the old days, in the vicinity of the hill lived Sabines, those whose children according to legend, the first Roman settlers kidnapped, led by Romulus - one of the founders of Rome. Subsequently, there was erected a temple in honor of Quirin, and later, the Romans were called kviritami.
The distinguishing feature of this area is associated with the wind. It has long been observed that even in the hottest weather here is constantly blowing a light, refreshing breeze. This feature has led to what has long been on the hill built their summer villas most distinguished and influential people. This place was chosen for the residence and popes. They began to settle in the hill, from the XVI century. Ancient Rome has left the world many monuments of ancient architecture, one of which - the Quirinal Palace.
The construction of this monumental building began in the reign of Gregory III, and over two hundred years in the era of Clement XII Corsini. One of the most udavshihsya parts of the palace, this garden. Unfortunately there are not allowed visitors, but you can look at them going to the gate. Now lives in a palace presidential couple.
Palace is open to tourists only on Sundays, other days visitors to the city is still guarding the palace guards to behold. On the Quirinal Square is a fountain of Castor and Pollux. Two huge statues of the Dioscuri here, once established Sixtus V, what brought great hardship to future generations of architects, who have long suffered, turning statues and trying to establish between them an obelisk.
for further sightseeing, you should leave the Quirinal area and go to the Trevi Fountain. And if you continue the way it is possible to be near the so-called "long wing" of the palace of the Pope and to see two baroque churches.