The view from the Qurinial Hill is magnificent - looking over the entire historic center, it captures the Roman sunset with grace. It is perfectly located for travelers, just a few minutes walk from the Trevi Fountain, the Bernini church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale, the church San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane by Francesco Borromini and the Fountains of the Four Rivers.

At the top of the Hill sits one of Rome's great Egyptian obelisks, taken by Emperor Augustus upon his victory over Antony and Cleopatra. The obelisk is flanked by the Dioscuri - Castor and Pollux, the sons of Zeus. They stand watch over the Palazzo del Quirinale, the former residence of the Popes and of the Kings of Italy. Today it is the residence of the Italian President, and regularly hosts important exhibitions. Across from the Palazzo sits the Scuderie del Quirinale, the former armory of the palace, which today is the most important exhibition space in Rome.