{"id":2297,"date":"2020-05-12T05:28:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T05:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2297"},"modified":"2021-03-09T17:25:19","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T17:25:19","slug":"roaming-rome-5-roman-neighbourhoods-worth-exploring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/roaming-rome-5-roman-neighbourhoods-worth-exploring","title":{"rendered":"Roaming Rome: 5 Roman Neighbourhoods Worth Exploring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cRome wasn\u2019t built in a day,\u201d the famous saying goes. With over 2000 years of historicity behind it, Rome is a compelling city of historical monuments, grand churches, and elaborate neighbourhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The neighbourhoods of the Eternal City define its cosmopolitan character, and bear testimony to the richness of its cultural heritage. With the best Vatican city tours<\/a><\/strong>, you can partake of this rich heritage. Till then, read on to know more about the finest Roman neighbourhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trastevere<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Trastevere, which roughly translates to \u201cacross the Tiber\u201d, is an extremely beautiful neighbourhood in Rome. It is especially popular among university students and tourists who flock here forits fantastic range of eateries and bars.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated at the base of the Janiculum Hill, this neighbourhood is home to one of the Eternal City\u2019s oldest church\u2019s in Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere. And it is advisable to put on your walking shoes when touring Trastevere; it is a rich web of cobblestoned lanes and by-lanes you can walk through.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monti<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Monti is one of the oldest, centrally located neighbourhoods in Rome and its claim to fame is the fact that it is home to the grand Colosseum. The ancient amphitheatre is a wonder of the world, and it attracts tourists all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Vatican & Colosseum Tour<\/a><\/strong>, you can visit this ancient wonder and be awestruck by its magnificence. Also, do not forget to visit Trajan\u2019s market and Trajan\u2019s Forum, an ancientversion of today\u2019s shopping malls.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testaccio<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The fashionable\nTestaccio is situated south of the famous Aventine Hill and stretches eastwards\nto the Pyramid of Cestius, the only pyramid in Rome. If you are inquisitive,\nyou will surely visit the pyramid, which was recently opened to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Protestant\nCemetery just next to it is where the famous English Romantic poets Percy Bysshe\nShelley and John Keats are buried. The city\u2019s old slaughterhouse, which was up\nand running three decades ago, birthed classic Roman cuisine and today Testaccio\nboasts of a wealth of amazing restaurants and the city\u2019s most sumptuous pizzas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prati<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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This affluent and\nhistoric neighbourhood is one of the Eternal City\u2019s plushest areas. Prati, the\nname translates to \u201cmeadows\u201d, was a marshland in the past. Inhabited by the\nrich and the well-to-do in Rome, Prati is a tourist\u2019s dream when it comes to\nshopping.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you can,\nafter shopping at the boulevard of Via Cola di Rienzo, head to the Castel\nSant\u2019Angelo museum. You can also visit the SacroCuore del Suffragio, the\nneo-Gothic church that houses the humble museum of the Souls of Purgatory.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ostiense<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Start\nyour day by visiting the Basilica San Paolo Fuori le Mura and spend time on its\npeaceful premises. Also, you can enjoy marvelling at the street art on the\nindustrial buildings dotting this neighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nPyramid of Cestius is a must visit if you happen to skip visiting the Testaccio\ndistrict. And do not forget to eat out at Eataly and shop for fresh foods there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before\nheading out to roam about in Rome, do make a list of the neighbourhoods you\nwant to visit and plan accordingly. \n\nDo\nnot forget to carry a little cash with you for you might need it at places that\ndo not accept cards. And do a little research about the cultural etiquette\naround visits to Rome\u2019s historical monuments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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