Districts of Rome

The Rioni of Rome are the historical districts of the city, so called during the Middle Ages. However, this division of the territory dates back to Roman times, with changes over the centuries.
Let’s explore here some of the remarkable neighborhoods of the city, beyond the great historic center of the city in the historic Campus Martius, the great plain that stretches from the Capitol to the People’s Square, through the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. It was the territory of military maneuvers until the beginning of the imperial era. Today it counts several rioni: Sant’Angelo, Regola, Ponte, Parione, Sant’Eustacchio, Pigna, Trevi, Colonna and Campo Marzio.

This section offers a focus on interesting areas of the city, which overlap or not the historical rioni up to outside the ancient walls: the Trastevere, located on the other side of the Tiber, the historic rione of Monti, the Jewish ghetto, the Testaccio district, or the neighbourhoods outside the walls now bustling with San Lorenzo and Pigneto, etc.

Vatican City : presentation and visit

The Vatican is the nerve centre of the papacy and the Catholic Church, home to the spiritual government of millions of believers. Its territory, delimited by walls, is an enclave in the heart of Rome, established as a sovereign state since 1929. It includes emblematic places such as the vast St. Peter’s Square and the St. Peter’s Basilica, as well as the Apostolic Palaces, which house the rich collections of the Vatican Museums. The Vatican Gardens, occupying almost half of the 44 hectares of the territory, offer a green space that is possible to visit.

Roman Ghetto

The ghetto of Rome is – nowadays – a nice little neighborhood that contrasts with the rest of the vast historical center of Rome, for its village atmosphere more present. It corresponds today to the Rione Sant'Angelo, between the Largo Argentina square with sanctuary dating back to the early days of Rome, to the Marcellus Theatre and between the Tiber ...

Monti Neighborhood

Monti is one of the neighborhoods of Rome that has kept its own identity, with proud Romans, and a somewhat mysterious character between its stairs and narrow streets, which are at times surprisingly deserted.
The streets come alive in the evening around Via dei Serpenti and the small fountain in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, where there are many ...

San Lorenzo District

The San Lorenzo district owes much of its dynamism to the Sapienza University, which attracts students from all over Italy and Europe. Although the sector is gradually rising in scale, it retains a bohemian spirit marked by its labor history and historical opposition to fascism.

Pigneto area

Located outside Rome’s historic centre, Pigneto is a lively area day and night. It stands out for its village-like appearance with small one or two storey houses, and towards the east a motley mixture of popular buildings and houses.
Social life and nightlife have developed over the past fifteen years when youth and artists settled here. It is also a ...

Testaccio neighborhood

Testaccio is a Roman district located on the other side of the Aventine hill, south of the center of Rome, inside the Aurelian Walls and bordered by the Tiber to the west. This former port area has become a popular neighborhood with a village atmosphere, animated by its cultural and nocturnal activities, bars and nightclubs.

Trastevere neighborhood

The Trastevere is a warm neighbourhood in Rome, located on the opposite bank of the Tiber. It seduces the day by its picturesque streets and local shops, and is adorned with an appreciable animation in the evening thanks to its bars and restaurants. Even during a short stay, it is relevant to devote a passage.

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