Balduina, Monte Mario

This is a respectable middle class zone. The four to five-storey apartment blocks went up in the 1950s and most of the them have balconies, terraces and garage parking. Situated at the north-west of thee city, it is a good place for local shops and supermarkets. Traffic is reasonable, except along the main roads like Via delle Medaglie Doro. A good bus service will take you to Prati, where you can link with the underground.