Trastevere, Medieval district on the west bank of Tiber River, Rome, Italy
The neighborhood features a network of narrow cobblestone streets lined with traditional trattorias, artisan shops, and medieval buildings with decorated facades.
The area began as an Etruscan settlement called Ripa Etrusca, later attracting Jewish and Syrian immigrants who established communities during the Roman Republic period.
Santa Maria in Trastevere, dating from the 4th century, stands as the central religious monument with golden mosaics decorating its interior walls.
Trastevere connects to central Rome through several bridges, including Ponte Sisto and Ponte Garibaldi, with tram line 8 providing direct transportation links.
The district maintains the largest proportion of international residents in Rome, with 108 foreign inhabitants for every 100 Italian residents.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 13 century
Shares border with: Borgo, Ponte, Regola, Ripa, Portuense, Gianicolense, Aurelio
Address: Trastevere, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
GPS coordinates: 41.88722,12.46556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
Rome combines ancient monuments with modern city squares. The city preserves Roman Empire remains alongside Renaissance palaces and Baroque fountains. The Vatican contains major art collections and religious sites. The neighborhoods display Roman traditions and Italian culture.
Rome combines ancient history with modern photography. The city presents monuments, fountains, squares and viewpoints to photographers. The Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo and Roman Forum display Roman architecture. The Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona showcase art. The Villa Borghese Gardens and Trastevere district complement the urban setting.
Santa Maria in Trastevere
425 m
San Pietro in Montorio
232 m
Tempietto
184 m
Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
205 m
Cencio la Parolaccia
454 m
Villa del Vascello
513 m
Villa Sciarra
418 m
Santa Maria della Scala, Rome
470 m
Palazzo del Ministero della pubblica istruzione
449 m
Janiculum walls
346 m
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
468 m
San Callisto
445 m
Museo di Roma in Trastevere
408 m
Fountain (Pizza di Santa Maria)
467 m
Mausoleo Ossario Garibaldino
205 m
San Cosimato
398 m
Palazzo San Callisto
449 m
Sant'Egidio
423 m
Santa Maria dei Sette Dolori, Rome
298 m
Museum of the Roman Republic and Garibaldi Memorial
361 m
Santi Quaranta Martiri e San Pasquale Baylon, Rome
511 m
San Pietro in Montorio (Rome) - Cappella Raimondi
167 m
Naumachia Augusti
442 m
Villa Aurelia
371 m
Passeggiata del Gianicolo
464 m
Sant'Antonio Maria Zaccaria
296 m
Santa Maria Addolorata in Trastevere
443 m
Porta San Pancrazio
362 mReviews
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