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.
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.
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 is a neighborhood in Rome that has preserved its identity. The tranquil atmosphere of its streets and staircases gives it a singular charm, contrasting with the evening entertainment, especially around Piazza della Madonna dei Monti. It corresponds to the Subure of ancient Rome, separated from the forums by a wall. It houses several artistic treasures including Michelangelo’s Moses in Saint-Pierre au Liens.
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.
The Pigneto, located to the east of Rome, retains a village atmosphere with its low houses and lively alleys. It has benefited from better accessibility since the opening of the metro in 2014. This dynamic sector attracts a young and creative population, with its bars, independent bookstores and cultural spaces. Its worker and resistant history has left a mark on it.
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.
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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