Trastevere- A Tiny Taste Of Rome

All roads lead to Rome

All roads lead to Rome. The heart of the great Roman Empire and the heart of Western civilization, to this day, the city remains one of the greatest in the world. No wonder it is also one of the most visited.

Every year, millions of visitors come to the city for a variety reasons. With ancient coliseums, imposing museums, spectacular cathedrals, and beautiful medieval dwellings, you can lose yourself just looking at the beautiful architecture. However, Romes amazing architecture is only one of the draws of this beautiful city. Because it holds so many sights and treasures, the best way to experience it is to explore what's right outside your doorstep on foot.

But choosing the perfect place to stay can be tricky. Originally built to store goods for the Roman Empire at the time of Augustus, the city port of Trastevere has the advantage of being less touristy and more laid back than other areas, and has managed to achieve a balance of Old World charm and modern-day luxury. Featuring both medieval-era architecture and state-of-the-art lifestyle hotels such as the Worldhotel Ripa Roma, Trastevere, which is only minutes away from the Vatican and the Coliseum, is the perfect base for your visit to Rome.

The heart of the district, the Piazza di Santa Maria, is just a short walk away from the Worldhotel Ripa Roma. On the way there, you will no doubt take many stops to admire the medieval houses and the cobbled streets. This charming square features what is probably Romes oldest fountain, designed by famed Italian architects Bernini, Della Porta, and Fontana. The Basilica is also one of the oldest, dating back to the 4th century. The church and palazzo are popular meeting points and photo sites for both locals and tourists. Another beautiful church is Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, which holds the crypt of the patron saint of music as well as exhibits of Baroque art.

Sundays are market days so bargain-hunters head can go straight from the Worldhotel Ripa Roma to the flea market in Porta Portese, which extends all the way to Viale di Trastevere. Here, you can buy antiques and unique jewellery, hand-made wares, leather-bound books, souvenirs, and other items. And dont be afraid to haggle; haggling is part of the Italian market experience and vendors dont only expect it, they enjoy it! If you buy too much, just drop off your purchases back at the Worldhotel Ripa Roma before heading out for another foray. The flea market opens and closes early6:30 am to 2 pmgiving you just enough time for a siesta or to catch an afternoon mass before heading out to dinner to discover the amazing cuisine of Trastevere, said to be among the best in the world.

by: Roberta Stuart

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