If you want to live a memorable trip to Rome you must program it carefully. Before booking your accommodation and travel arrangement, read and find out more about the areas, popular places or most famous neighbourhoods in Rome.
1)TRASTEVERE: this area has the athmosphere of the middle ages and its built in a dedalus of narrow, curling, irregular streets. At the time when most of this area was built there was little need and space for carriages, it was just a place for poor people to sleep. Trastevere remained like this, a maze of narrow streets, since then.
You will find that Trastevere area is all year round the place where roman nightlife is cool, and it is famous for restaurants, clubs, small theaters and artisans in a picturesque maze of narrow alleyways.
At night, cafe and restaurants tables spill out over to the pavement, especially around Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. During the early morning, this friendly neighborhood of antique charm and unique narrow streets shows its unique atmosphere.
2)THE SPANISH STEPS: its called “Scalinata” in italian. The steps are found and recognized by a rectangle like shape and an early Baroque water fountain called “Fountain of the Old Boat” (”La Fontana della Barcaccia”), it was built in 1627-29 at the foot of the stairs.
It is without a doubt the longest and widest staircase in all Europe; one of the most popular and famous places in Rome. Nowadays, the Spanish Steps area has become a meeting point and also an attraction if you want to take a romantic or scenic ride in a carriage pulled by a horse around Rome.
3)THE PANTHEON: by definition the “Temple of all the gods”, it was built in 27 B.C and then converted into a church in 609. This perfect square rests on a cylinder measuring 142 feet wide and 142 feet high.
Incredibly well preserved, probably among the best among all of the Roman buildings and monuments in Rome, definitely a must see in your tour planning.
There is nothing more relaxing then having your Italian cappuccino, pasta or pizza in one of its many neighbouring restaurants while facing this magnificent wonder of the world. Some of the best souvenir shops and “Gelato” in Rome can be found anywhere in this area.
4)THE COLOSSEUM: it’s one of the most astonishing monuments you will ever see in your life. Truly amazing,it has a 55.000 seating capacity and it’s the place were the famous deadly gladiatorial fights took place in ancient rome for people and emperor entertainment.
Emperor Vespasian wanted but it was finished only under his son Domiziano in 80 AD by his son Domitian, it’s the most famous touristic place where to go in Rome, you can’t leave Rome without witnessing it.
The area itself is quiet, safe, rich of traditional trattorias, restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, artisans and souvenir stores of course. Very enjoyable and recommended.
5)THE VATICAN, St. PETER’S CHURCH: since 1377 it became the residence of the Pope. “The Vatican City” is home of the independent state of the Vatican since 1929. A mass from the Pope is held almost each Sunday to the public.
The huge square in front of the Basilica fills up with people gathered from everywhere to listen to the words of the pope.
It also houses the best antiquity, artifacts, famous paintings and archeological finds in the world. People travel to Rome just to witness this place, it’s really worth it. Even though attracts many tourists, it’s still a calm, settled residential area to come and visit and very central.
6)TREVI FOUNTAIN: located in the historical city centre is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rome and the largest standing Baroque fountain in Rome, 25.9 meters (85 feet) height and 19.8 meters (65 feet) width.
Trevi Fountain is so called because of its position which is at the intersection of 3 roads (in italian ‘tre vie’). On the back of fountain there is a building called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis, it represents a replica of the triumphal arch. As the legend goes if visitor throws a coin into the fountain, he/she will be back in Rome!
7)CAMPO DEI FIORI: fresh goods and vegetable products are sold by standowners are in its famous daily outdoor market during the early morning. This is a charming location and traditional gathering point for both tourists and locals to eat, walk around, and people watching.
Campo dei Fiori is full of interesting small boutiques and souvenir shops. During the whole year, people sit outside the Piazza surrounded by many outdoor Trattorias and espresso bars.
At night is when the area turns into lively and chic, with a very animated atmosphere.In recent years has become more and more a popular tourist attraction.
8)PIAZZA NAVONA: is one of the largest squares in Rome. It is built over the oval structure of the “Stadium of Domitian”, once flooded with water to stage naval battle ships seating 30,000 spectators.
Today, three magnificent fountains in marble decorate the Piazza designed by Bernini with an Egyptian Obelisk in the middle of the square. The streets surrounding Piazza Navona are full of interesting small boutiques and souvenir shops.
Epiphany (la “Befana”) is hosted here and from the 8th December until 6th of January Navona square is the host of this event.
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