Guide Trastevere

We suggest an itinerary which starts with Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere,
which is in the heart of the neighbourhood. The basilica was founded by St.Calixtus in the 12th century, and was built by Pope Julius I (1337 –1352).
Some scholars indicate this church as the first to be dedicated to the Madonna. Inside there have been conserved some ancient works of art and the mosaics of Pietro Cavallini (from 1391) which illustrate the life of the Virgin Mary. From this square you take Via della Paglia and turn right into Piazza Sant 'Egidio where it is possible to visit the museum which is housed in a convent.

Taking Vicolo del Cinque, one of the most elegant of the neighbourhood, you will arrive at Piazza Trilussa with its 16th century fountain and statue dedicated to the romanesque poet (1871 –1950). In front of the square is Ponte Sisto which takes you to the Campo de'Fiori area. Staying on this side of the Tiber you can take Via del Moro which ends at Via della Lungaretta, if you head towards Piazza Sonnino which is dominated by the towers of Anguillara (XIII century) you will find Viale Trastevere, do not go down this big and noisy street but cross directly and head towards Via della Luce and Piazza della Gensola to enjoy the beauty of Ponte Rotto and the Aventine hill.

Continuing with the river at your back cross Piazza in Piscinula going towards Piazza Santa Cecilia in Trastevere. The church is beautiful. Founded at the beginning of the V.
Century it now has an eighteenth century facade by Ferdinando Fuga. On the inside you will find the splendid ciborium built by Arnolfo di Cambio (1283). Beneath the altar is the statue of Santa Cecilia by Stefano Maderno (1600). Going along Via di San Michele you get to the church of San Francesco di Ripa which takes us back to Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere.

Another Itinerary starts in Piazza San Cosimato going towards the Janiculum. Go up Via Luciano Manara which takes you to Via Mameli and Via Garibaldi that goes up the hill. You will find the church of San Pietro in Montorio with the Tempietto of Bramante(1502) in the courtyard next door. Continuing you get to the so-called Fontanone (Fontana Paola, built under Pope Paul V in (1612) with its vast panorama.

You can get back to the city by taking Via di San Pancrazio and then back on Via Garibaldi down to Porta Settimiana which opens onto Via della Lungara where we suggest you visit the Corsini Gallery of ancient art, the Farnesina with its frescoes by Raffaello(1511) and further along to the Botanic Gardens.

Map Trastevere