Monti is a great place to stay when you are ready to visit the monuments of ancient Rome. You are literally in the midst of the most ancient part of Rome and down the street from the Colosseum! From the Via dei Serpenti, you can see the Colosseum is perfectly framed at the end of the street. There is no need for directions - it is a straight shot. Don't - Don't head directly for the Colosseum. I'm asking you consider a slight detour.

San Pietro in Vincoli houses the Moses of Michelangelo, a seated figure that sits at a height of over 11 feet and is carved on the same scale as his David. The name of the church, Saint Peter in Chains, refers to the links that held Peter during his imprisonment which are displayed under the altar.