{"id":2069,"date":"2020-02-20T06:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T06:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2069"},"modified":"2020-02-20T07:25:54","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T07:25:54","slug":"a-day-out-in-romes-historic-and-affluent-prati-neighbourhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/a-day-out-in-romes-historic-and-affluent-prati-neighbourhood","title":{"rendered":"A day out in Rome\u2019s historic and affluent Prati neighbourhood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The historic town of Prati is one of the\nwealthiest and plushest of the Roman cityscape. Mostly populated with offices\nand affluent residences, this neighbourhood, situated in Rome\u2019s Municipio I<\/a>, is the\nRoman tourist\u2019s dream destination when it comes to shopping for branded items,\nbe it clothes or jewellery. The\nbustling Via\nCola di Rienzo<\/a> is one of the most famous boulevards of Rome, it ranks high among\nthe most crucial shopping streets in the Eternal City.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prati translates to \u2018meadows\u2019 and it was a flat marshland in the\npast. But post the 18th century, modern styled buildings began popping up in\nthe area and today it is a series of beautiful tree-lined avenues with few\nancient architectural marvels but many nice dining and shopping stops for those\nthat can afford it. Because of his proximity to the Pope\u2019s house, it is one of\nthe safest neighbourhoods in Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could start your tour of the neighbourhood by visiting the\nneo-Gothic church, the Sacro Cuore del Suffragio where one\ncan find a small museum of the souls of Purgatory. Legend has it that a\nfire in 1897 in the church claimed the lives of many, thus leading to the idea\nof a museum dedicated to the incident.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there one can\nhead to a beautiful location, especially if you are driving, the Dea Roma sculpture which stands\nromantically welcoming those entering Prati. The sculpture, in beige brown is\nthat of a sombre face crafted by the Polish sculptor Igor Motoraj. It sometimes has the effect of a face weeping when\nwater is released from a fountain installed at the sculpture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many\nfascinating buildings to see in Prati. For instance, a few modern buildings\nplay with glass and mirrors, such as the magnificent RAI (Italian Radio Television) Headquarters and\nthe former District Hall building.\nMost of the fascist era buildings have large open courtyards which are a sight\nto behold. One can then head to the\nmuseum of Castel Sant\u2019Angelo as\nwell. The cycling tracks of Prati are a great place to start and end your tour\nat if you have rented a bike and want to tour Rome that way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For eating out, there are many famous restaurants covering the sidewalks along the Cola di Rienzo<\/a>, a perfect place for tired shoppers to call it a day. Among the famous places to eat, the L\u2019Arcangelo is highly recommended. Here, traditional Roman dishes are served in a cozy interior. There are many wine bars as well and a quick web search will give you a list of great bars including the highly rated Del Frate.    Many tourists choose accommodations in Prati during their stay in Rome for it is just a stone\u2019s throw away from the Vatican City and a lively and bustling professional and residential neighborhood. For a great experience and for the best Vatican City tours<\/a><\/strong> always remember to do a little research before your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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