Church of Saint Catherine (Santa Caterina) and Torre Spaccata
The Monti quarter is densely populated by an astounding number of churches. The Church of San Domenico and Sisto is part of a convent also hosting a Catholic University. The Chuch of Santa Caterina is between Monti and the Quirinale hill. The Church adjoins the Torre Spaccata, the extant lower part of a medieval tower, from which rivals used to watch and possibly slain opponents.
Piazza della Repubblica (also called Piazza Esedra), with the fountain of the Naiadi, and the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli by Michelangelo, and the Diocletian Baths in the back.
Interior of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Two other notable churches in the area stand near Trajan's Column.
The church of Santa Maria di Loreto near Trajan's column
The church of the Santissimo Nome di Maria still near Trajan's column
Finally the church of Santa Maria ai Monti is situated in the centre of the quarter. The church is ancient, although the facade has a typical 17th century style.