Monte San Valentino (Rome)
| Monte San Valentino | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°55′30″N 12°27′6″E / 41.92500°N 12.45167°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Rome (Italy) |
Monte San Valentino, also improperly known as Monte Parioli, is a hill in Rome (Italy), on the right side of the Tiber, reaching 98 m above sea level; together with Monte Cacciarello, it forms the Monti Parioli. It is located in the north-west area of the town, within the Municipio II.
Origin of the name
The hill is named after Saint Valentine, a bishop who died in Rome in the 3rd century.
Civil settlements
The built-up area of the hill is mostly inhabited by upper-middle-class families.
Parks
- Nature reserve of Monte Mario