Monteverde is usually divided in two parts,
Monteverde Vecchio, a mostly early 20th century neighbourhood of stately villas, and
Monteverde Nuovo, most of which consists of semi-highrises, constructed in the second half of the 20th century. It has a large middle-class population. Monteverde is a residential area outside of Rome's historical centre. The main attraction is
Villa Doria Pamphili, which used to be private property of the
Pamphili family, but is now a public park, the largest in Rome. Monteverde is home to
The American University of Rome as well as the
American Academy in Rome and an undergraduate program specializing in
Classical archaeology, the
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies. Monteverde was the main base of operations for the
Proietti Clan, a criminal organization led by Franco Nicolini and the Proietti brothers, until their destruction in the early 80s at the hands of the
Banda della Magliana. Before it became what it is today, Monteverde was covered with vineyards, where the white and red “vinello” (light wine) typical of Monteverde, was produced. ==See also==