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Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo


One of a growing number of shops serving Rome's record collectors, this San Lorenzo store has a devoted clientele. Its eclectic collection of vinyl LPs, CDs, 7-inch singles, DVDs and Blu-rays covers the musical gamut, ranging from classical music and 1950s oldies to jazz, reggae, punk, new wave and modern dance.


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1. Fondazione Pastificio Cerere

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2. Trofei di Mario

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3. Chiesa di Sant’Eusebio

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4. Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II

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5. Porta Maggiore

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6. Cimitero di Campo Verano

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7. Basilica di San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura

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8. Museo Storico della Liberazione

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