Originally, the area was occupied by the Etruscans who were later defeated. In ancient times it was considered to be in the outskirts of Rome and for many centuries served as a kind of crossroads. The rione has been around since the times of ancient Rome and from there grew to become part of the city in the Middle Ages. It’s not a very exciting name in English but somehow it always sound better in Latin. Coming from Latin, Trastevere literally means “trans Tiberim” or “beyond the Tiber”. Located on the west bank of the Tiber just south of Vatican City, Trastevere is the 13th rione (district) of Rome. Below I’ll give you an itinerary with a list of the most beautiful streets, churches and fountains that you should see during your visit to Rome. But since it’s a residential area, it’s harder to know where to go plus there is very little information available. What I love about Rome is that you can get around the city on foot and see everything on your checklist, Trastevere is no exception same. What better place to start than with a self-guided walking tour around Trastevere. After recently heading back to Rome for a close friend’s wedding, I allowed some extra time to go back and capture different pockets of the city and provide inspirational and practical guides on how to best experience Rome. Here’s how to see Rome’s most picturesque streets with my self-guided Trastevere walking tour.īefore I became The Intrepid Guide, I only ever documented my 3 years in Rome with thousands of photos and an equal amount of albums on Facebook. ![]() Across Rome’s Tiber river lies a former working-class neighbourhood that today is one of the city’s most beautiful hangouts and best places to stay in Rome.Lining the cobblestone streets of Trastevere are many of Rome’s best restaurants and pizzerias, tucked away inside charming medieval buildings.
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