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Essential: a plate of fettuccine alla romana
Famous for: il suo carattere godereccio
In three words: popular, noisy, fascinating

Stretched on the banks of the Tiber, and woven into a fabric of streets and squares, Trastevere is one of the most special places in Rome: it retains a special, typical, magical atmosphere. It is still an area steeped in tradition, and yet that is where young people meet up inventing innovating styles.

HISTORY: Trastevere derives from the Latin trans Tiberim, meaning beyond the Tiber: in fact, the neighborhood was on the opposite side than where Rome origined and principal developed. Since the beginning, the area has enjoyed a special reputation: universally known for its culinary tradition, authentic atmosphere, beauty of women, Trastevere is now one of the liveliest districts of Rome.

AMBIENCE: Its winding streets covered with sanpietrini (the typical uneven floor consists of blocks of basalt), medieval-style houses, typical noisy taverns, trendy shops, crowded night: Trastevere is a mixture of flavors and styles, influences and traditions. Its inhabitants are considered the most authentic Romans, and probably are. Among tower houses, antique shops, restaurants and trendy bars, Trastevere is suitable for all tastes: impossible not to fall in love with.

PLACES: The heart of the city is Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, with its central fountain, always crowded with young people in the warm Roman evening, and its beautiful church, the first church in Rome dedicated to the cult of the Madonna. It is said that in 38 BC was the site of a miracle that foretold the birth of Christ: A jet of oil (petroleum) sprang from the center of the square and came to the Tiber. Today is a meeting place, as well as Piazza Trilussa. The entire neighborhood is in fact a series of squares on an artistic level that is worth seeing for the presence of churches and works of art. But not only. They are also famous for the local culinary traditions and the Roman spirit truest you can enjoy sitting in one of these corners of Rome. The island is located in the center of the Tiber River, which separates in the bend of Trastevere from Piazza Navona. Legend has it that his birth took place due to the accumulation of mud that happened when the Romans celebrated the ouster last hated king, Tarquin the Proud, throwing the corn into the Tiber. Whatever its history, the Tiber Island is a fascinating place, full of mystery and tradition, sacred to the god Aesculapius, the patron of medicine, and it is still home to a major hospital. Going up into the hills, from Trastevere to get one of the most famous and spectacular of the city: the Janiculum. Not part of Seven Hills, but it is the place to see a panorama of Rome unforgettable. The walk that leads to Trastevere Garibaldi square, the roof terrace on top, is a path in greenery, fountains and paths, while the view of Rome will open huge, complete. From the top you can embrace the entire city, see it all, while fondling her.

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