Trastevere Rome
Trastevere is the most special and charming neighbourhood of Rome. It was built on the right bank of the Tevere River, while the others appeared on the left bank, making it the main river port of the city (Porto di Ripa Grande). Trastevere has received people from everywhere: merchants, visitors from the peninsula and foreigners coming from the Alps. With plenty of beautiful cafes and markets, it has a vast network of narrow streets and a lovely main square, the Santa Maria Square.
This is a cosy neighbourhood, open to outside influences, but also a deeply traditional Roman place. Over the time, the Trastevere charm has not changed beyond the obvious social changes which have gradually modernized it due to the beautiful tourist restaurants, the pubs, the ethnic stores, alternative libraries or Cybercafés. Nonetheless, it still retains a large number of typical and traditional craft shops.
Apart from the Romans who have lived in this neighbourhood for several generations, rich people and intellectuals who live in large, expensive houses and many foreigners attracted by the charm of its streets have also moved in and made it their home.
Some of the most charming places are: the Santa Maria Church, the Santa Cecilia Church, the Santa Maria Della Scala Church, the San Pietro in Montorio Church and the Bramante’s Temple. It also highlights L’Isola Tiberina, the Gianicolo, where you can enjoy a splendid view of Rome and the L’Orto Botanico. There are many other incredible places: the Plaza Del Mercado de San Cosimato or the chaotic market of Porta Portese. One must also try the delicious Vicolo del Cinque cakes, or the De ‘Noantri folk festival held in August.
In Trastevere there are all kinds of people because there is place for everybody. The day changes leaving space for the Rome evenings. To have a drink is pleasant and cheap and there are excellent ice-cream parlours and crêperies!
Come to one of the most beautiful city in Italy! Trastevere in Rome is a charming place and of course rent apartments in Rome for the best in cheap and comfortable accommodation.
