Trastevere Wonderful Home Near The Tiber

THE APARTMENT :
The NEW apartment ...!! Overlooks the Tiber river with Ponte Sisto, and a typical small Roman square. The apartment has just been renovated by a renowned Roman architect who was able to emphasize the characteristics features of this noble building of the late XIXth century.

TRASTEVERE :
Trastevere is a picturesque medieval area located on the west bank of the Tiber. The area escaped the grand developments which changed the face of central Rome, and is a charming place to wander, eat or relax.
Trastevere is named for its position 'over the Tiber'. Separated from the heart of central Rome by the river, the area retained its narrow lanes and working-class population when the rest of Rome began its nineteenth-century expansion.
Tourists are charmed by Trastevere, although they descend in numbers which slightly obscure the area's personality.
The heart of Trastevere is Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, a pedestrianised square piazza lined with restaurants and pricey bars, faded palazzi, and the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere. The steps surrounding the pretty central fountain are a popular hang-out spot for a non-typical crowd (watch out for unwashed jugglers).
The streets close to the river and south of Viale Trastevere are much quieter and there are several unpretentious restaurants where you can enjoy a peaceful meal at an outdoors table. The church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is one of Rome's more interesting churches. The statue by the altar is based on the body of the patron saint of music, martyred St. Cecilia, which was found undecayed in her coffin in the sixteenth-century. From here, it's a short walk to visit the Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island).
Trastevere is a short walk from Largo Argentina in the Centro Storico - alternatively you can take tram number 8, and descend at the first stop over the Tiber. There's no Metro station nearby.

TRASTEVERE HIGHLIGHTS
Walk: Walk to Trastevere from Campo dei Fiori over the elegant pedestrian bridge, Ponte Sisto, roam the tourist streets north of Viale Trastevere and the quieter lanes to the south.
Take-away food: Enjoy a slice of pizza from the excellent tavola calda at Piazza Trilussa, a popular meeting point.
Ice cream: Follow your meal or cinema trip with an ice cream from the Gelateria alla Scala (try the cinammon flavour: canella),Gelateria Checco er Carettiere Top flower thé Zabaione and panna ;-)
Pizzeria: Dar Poeta on Vicolo del Bologna is a Roman favourite.
Restaurant - bar - pizzeria: Ristorante Alla Scala (Piazza della Scala) has a wide-ranging menu in a prime people-watching location.
Trattoria: We recommend the pasta ai fiori di zucca at the Antica Trattoria Da Carlone, Via della Luce, 5.
Gardens: The Orto Botanico is Rome's attractive botanical garden.