Guidebook for Rome by Alessandra
Per mangiare
Qualche consiglio per mangiare qualcosa di buono e di veloce intorno a casa.
Very close to home. Sometimes offers live music. Artisan beers are of many types. Little place pretty trendy.
40 locals recommend
Luppolo Station Roma
4 Via Giuseppe PariniVery close to home. Sometimes offers live music. Artisan beers are of many types. Little place pretty trendy.
You can taste a very good cappuccino with a smile on top or a super- espresso with sweet pastries. It is so close to home!
Antico Caffe
You can taste a very good cappuccino with a smile on top or a super- espresso with sweet pastries. It is so close to home!
A rotisserie downstairs. Perfect for something fast and with the addition of a large staff's smile.
8 locals recommend
Pizza Boom
273 Viale di Trastevere
A rotisserie downstairs. Perfect for something fast and with the addition of a large staff's smile.
The ice cream season in Rome is very long and the ice creams in the Giuffrè café bar are super, and even its sweet yeasts for breakfast! A minute's walk from home.
8 locals recommend
Gelateria Giuffrè
255 Viale di TrastevereThe ice cream season in Rome is very long and the ice creams in the Giuffrè café bar are super, and even its sweet yeasts for breakfast! A minute's walk from home.
We love Neapolitan pizza and when we want to eat, we prefer to go to this pizzeria because they cook pizza "like in Naples". It's easy to get there. Take the tram n.8 near the house and get off at Arenula stop, walk five minutes to arrive in Largo di Torre Argentina. You arrived and ... buon appetito!
23 locals recommend
Rossopomodoro
1 Largo di Torre ArgentinaWe love Neapolitan pizza and when we want to eat, we prefer to go to this pizzeria because they cook pizza "like in Naples". It's easy to get there. Take the tram n.8 near the house and get off at Arenula stop, walk five minutes to arrive in Largo di Torre Argentina. You arrived and ... buon appetito!
Una tavola calda , self service, vicinissimo alla nostra casa . Per pranzi o cene o snack, veloci e di buona qualità.
11 locals recommend
Alari Roma
106/D Via PortuenseUna tavola calda , self service, vicinissimo alla nostra casa . Per pranzi o cene o snack, veloci e di buona qualità.
Mentre vi state perdendo nei vicoli antichissimi del quartiere Trastevere, potete fermarvi quì per uno snack come piace ai romani: un pezzo di focaccia con la mortadella. La merenda più buona del mondo!
87 locals recommend
La Renella Forno Antico Trastevere
15 Via del MoroMentre vi state perdendo nei vicoli antichissimi del quartiere Trastevere, potete fermarvi quì per uno snack come piace ai romani: un pezzo di focaccia con la mortadella. La merenda più buona del mondo!
Everything Else
E' la stazione dove prendere il treno per l'aeroporto internazionale Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino). E' a due passi da casa (300 m.)
195 locals recommend
Roma Trastevere Railway Station
E' la stazione dove prendere il treno per l'aeroporto internazionale Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino). E' a due passi da casa (300 m.)
Sightseeing
It is the heart of Trastevere quartier. There is a beautiful church with mosaics and around the fountain it is full of people talking, walking and looking at musician and street artists. A good location to have dinner and a nice post-dinner.
384 locals recommend
Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere
Piazza di Santa Maria in TrastevereIt is the heart of Trastevere quartier. There is a beautiful church with mosaics and around the fountain it is full of people talking, walking and looking at musician and street artists. A good location to have dinner and a nice post-dinner.
You can't miss the Pantheon. The light that, from the large hole in the center of the dome, comes down to illuminate with soft light all the beauty of the interior of this ancient temple is, for me, what makes it one of the most 'beautiful monuments of the city. And then it is in the historical center, easy to find!
1342 locals recommend
Panthon
Piazza della RotondaYou can't miss the Pantheon. The light that, from the large hole in the center of the dome, comes down to illuminate with soft light all the beauty of the interior of this ancient temple is, for me, what makes it one of the most 'beautiful monuments of the city. And then it is in the historical center, easy to find!
E' il simbolo della città. Non si può lasciare Roma se non si vede il Colosseo. E' un antichissimo teatro ( più di 2000 anni fa) in cui gli Imperatori di Roma offrivano divertimento al popolo di Roma. "panem et circenses" era la formula degli imperatori di Roma per distrarre il popolo dalle preoccupazioni giornaliere!
2612 locals recommend
Colosseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoE' il simbolo della città. Non si può lasciare Roma se non si vede il Colosseo. E' un antichissimo teatro ( più di 2000 anni fa) in cui gli Imperatori di Roma offrivano divertimento al popolo di Roma. "panem et circenses" era la formula degli imperatori di Roma per distrarre il popolo dalle preoccupazioni giornaliere!
Una delle piazza più grandi e più belle del centro storico di Roma. Adornata da tre grandi e magnifiche fontane realizzate da Bernini, lo scultore rinascimentale (1598-1680) più famoso della città.
1722 locals recommend
Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaUna delle piazza più grandi e più belle del centro storico di Roma. Adornata da tre grandi e magnifiche fontane realizzate da Bernini, lo scultore rinascimentale (1598-1680) più famoso della città.
E' un castello che fu un rifugio per i Papi quando, in passato, c'era il pericolo di un attacco dei nemici alla città del Vaticano. Oggi è uno dei posti più affascinanti della città, e si affaccai su un ponte molto romantico. Visitatelo di sera e ne resterete incantati.
1219 locals recommend
Castel Sant'Angelo
50 Lungotevere CastelloE' un castello che fu un rifugio per i Papi quando, in passato, c'era il pericolo di un attacco dei nemici alla città del Vaticano. Oggi è uno dei posti più affascinanti della città, e si affaccai su un ponte molto romantico. Visitatelo di sera e ne resterete incantati.
E' forse la scalinata più famosa della città, ed è anche chiamata Piazza di Spagna. Il momento migliore per visitarla? Quando tutte le altre persone sono a pranzo o a cena: la piazza e la scalinata saranno solo per voi!
77 locals recommend
Trinita dei Monti
3 Piazza della Trinità dei MontiE' forse la scalinata più famosa della città, ed è anche chiamata Piazza di Spagna. Il momento migliore per visitarla? Quando tutte le altre persone sono a pranzo o a cena: la piazza e la scalinata saranno solo per voi!
Arts & Culture
Modern artists have discovered how to recycle an old slaughterhouse and make it the center of a district in which you will feel like inhabitants of Rome. Nearby is a nice market for fruit and vegetables, and you can have lunch in the market kiosks among the inhabitants of the neighborhood. This is a famous district for street art.
Università degli Studi Roma Tre - Architettura
40 Via della Madonna dei MontiModern artists have discovered how to recycle an old slaughterhouse and make it the center of a district in which you will feel like inhabitants of Rome. Nearby is a nice market for fruit and vegetables, and you can have lunch in the market kiosks among the inhabitants of the neighborhood. This is a famous district for street art.
In the historical center, there is this ancient palace that was owned by a noble and powerful family and today has become a permanent exhibition of masterpieces of classical art. Inside, an enchanting theory of rooms accompanies the visitor to the discovery of dramatic marble figures and precious paintings that are shown to the visitor illuminated by a wise choreography. It is more fascinating than a museum and is not part of mass tourism.
63 locals recommend
Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps
46 Piazza di Sant'ApollinareIn the historical center, there is this ancient palace that was owned by a noble and powerful family and today has become a permanent exhibition of masterpieces of classical art. Inside, an enchanting theory of rooms accompanies the visitor to the discovery of dramatic marble figures and precious paintings that are shown to the visitor illuminated by a wise choreography. It is more fascinating than a museum and is not part of mass tourism.
It is a church that is located very close to the Colosseum and hides a treasure: going down the steps of a staircase you can visit three levels of the history of this church. A small masterpiece of acheology made by the monks who for many centuries have been dealing with the operation and good condition of this beautiful and fascinating Christian church. Unknown to the large touristic numbers.
292 locals recommend
Basilica of San Clemente
95 Via LabicanaIt is a church that is located very close to the Colosseum and hides a treasure: going down the steps of a staircase you can visit three levels of the history of this church. A small masterpiece of acheology made by the monks who for many centuries have been dealing with the operation and good condition of this beautiful and fascinating Christian church. Unknown to the large touristic numbers.
If you prefer modern and contemporary art, I recommend this museum built in the 2000s and dedicated to contemporaries. The MAXXI, National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome, designed by the architect Zaha Hadid and managed by the MAXXI Foundation of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
A little far from my home but worth it. There are buses that take you right there.
401 locals recommend
MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
4a Via Guido ReniIf you prefer modern and contemporary art, I recommend this museum built in the 2000s and dedicated to contemporaries. The MAXXI, National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome, designed by the architect Zaha Hadid and managed by the MAXXI Foundation of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
A little far from my home but worth it. There are buses that take you right there.
My favorite museum in the heart of the city: scenic, elegant, and .... never crowded! what more could I ask for for a few hours of immersion in beauty?
63 locals recommend
Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps
46 Piazza di Sant'ApollinareMy favorite museum in the heart of the city: scenic, elegant, and .... never crowded! what more could I ask for for a few hours of immersion in beauty?
Parks & Nature
In the heart of the town, to take your relax during your turistic tour.
2099 locals recommend
Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IIn the heart of the town, to take your relax during your turistic tour.
Just take a bus to the center and after a short trip into the heart of the city suddenly you'll be in the middle of a bucolic landscape. You can relax walking through centuries-old trees, large meadows and a small waterway, discovering the traces of ancient Rome and the places where the emperors chose to erect the funeral mausoleums and Christians of the first century found refuge for their loved ones dead (Catacombs). A different and authentic experience of the most ancient Rome.
429 locals recommend
Parco Della Caffarella
Just take a bus to the center and after a short trip into the heart of the city suddenly you'll be in the middle of a bucolic landscape. You can relax walking through centuries-old trees, large meadows and a small waterway, discovering the traces of ancient Rome and the places where the emperors chose to erect the funeral mausoleums and Christians of the first century found refuge for their loved ones dead (Catacombs). A different and authentic experience of the most ancient Rome.
A walk in the countryside of Rome, in the midst of large meadows, ancient Roman remains, small streams and flocks of sheep grazing. A great way to take a breath from the hardships of tourism, right? Just take a bus and you're in the middle of nature.
292 locals recommend
Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica
42 Via Appia AnticaA walk in the countryside of Rome, in the midst of large meadows, ancient Roman remains, small streams and flocks of sheep grazing. A great way to take a breath from the hardships of tourism, right? Just take a bus and you're in the middle of nature.
City advice
Book before you go
Musei Vaticani, Colosseo, Galleria Borghese
Musei Vaticani e Colosseo sono molto affollati, perciò consiglio ai miei ospiti di prenotare il biglietto on line, in modo da evitare almeno la fatica della lunga coda per entrare e di scegliere preferibilmente orari pomeridiani o serali.
La Galleria Borghese, invece, ha ingressi contingentati, e se non prenotate con anticipo potrebbe essere impossibile visitarla. E sarebbe davvero un peccato!!
Getting around
Il tram è il modo più rapido per spostarsi da casa al centro
Per usare i mezzi pubblici, a Roma si deve comprare il biglietto prima di salire sull'autobus, o sul tram o sulla metropolitana e convalidarlo nella macchinette gialle inerne ai mezzi, all'inizio del viaggio. Ma , non sempre è facile trovare un posto dove comprare il biglietto, soprattutto la sera. Perciò, se dovete fermarvi in città almeno 1,2 o 3 giorni, vi consiglio di acquistare una carta che si chiama ROMA ed è un biglietto valido per tutti i mezzi pubblici della città. Basta timbrare il biglietto al primo uso, e poi sarà valido per 24 o 48 o 72 ore.