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Campo dei Fiori & Trastevere district

Campo dei Fiori and the Jewish Quarter, with its narrow alleys and many sights, can be easily explored on foot. Shopping streets, museums, bars, and restaurants invite you to linger. A stone's throw across the Tiber, at Tiberina Island, or at the Ponte Sisto pedestrian bridge, and you're in the Trastevere district. Trastevere is a picturesque, lively, and multicultural neighborhood. The rough and tumble charm of this area has captured the hearts of many. It achieved cult status through various films by Vittorio de Sica, Fellini, and Woody Allen. The Trastevere district is considered a shopper's paradise, with unique specialty shops and fashion boutiques, especially between Piazza Trilussa and Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere.

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Campo dei Fiori

Palazzi Spada & Museo Baracco

Ebreo Quarter & Portico d'Ottavia

Trastevere & Gianicolo

Palazzi Corsini & Villa Farnesina

Santa Maria in Trastevere & Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

(all of the above-listed sights are easily accessible on foot from Campo de Fiori)

1. Campo dei Fiori

Campo dei Fiori is a square in the center of Rome, near Piazza Navona. In the center of the square stands a statue of the philosopher Giordano Bruno, erected in 1889, who was burned there as a heretic on February 17, 1600. Campo dei Fiori literally means "field of flowers," a name that dates back to the Middle Ages, when the area was still a meadow of flowers. Due to the daily market of flowers, fruit, herbs, and vegetables, the square is very lively and colorful in the mornings. In the evenings, tourists, in particular, enjoy the special atmosphere of the square with a glass of wine. The Palazzo Farnese is the most impressive Italian palace of the 16th century. It is located on Piazza Farnese (directly behind Campo dei Fiori) and today houses the French Embassy. Alessandro Farnese commissioned the construction of the palazzo in 1514, when he was elected Pope. Construction of the palace was begun by Antonio da Sangallo, continued by Michelangelo, and then completed by Giacomo della Porta. The interior of the palace can only be visited on special occasions. Basilica of San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini - Located at the end of Via Giulia, walking from Campo dei Fiori towards the Vatican, it is the parish church and national church of the Florentines. It was built over more than two centuries and contains, in addition to important art treasures, the tombs of Francesco Borromini and Carlo Maderno. Tuscan artists decorate the interior. Restaurants / Shops Hosteria Grappolo d'Oro Nice little restaurant with typical, Roman cuisine, near Campo dei Fiori. Address: Piazza della Cancelleria 80, Rome Phone +39 06 689 70 80 Luciano Cucina Italiana Small, modern Italian restaurant. Outdoor dining is also available. Location: Near Campo dei Fiori. Address: Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo 18, Rome Phone +39 06 51 53 14 65 Roscioli Popular shop with a café, Italian restaurant, delicatessen, and wine shop. Good Italian cuisine, also suitable for vegetarians. Location: Near Campo dei Fiori. Address: Via dei Giubbonari 21, Rome Phone +39 06 687 52 87 Per Me - Giulio Terrinoni Romantic restaurant in Rome's old town. Good food High quality. The staff is friendly and attentive. It is located near Campo dei Fiori. Address: Vicolo del Malpasso 9, Rome Phone: +39 06 687 73 65 Osteria da Fortunata - Rinascimento Good for a quick snack. A lady prepares fresh pasta for lunch at the window of this restaurant. You sit by the large window facing the street. The restaurant is minimalist in design and has a large window facing the street. You can eat good, fresh pasta here. The restaurant is located near Piazza Navona, next to the Palazzo Madama. Address: Corso del Rinascimento 17, Rome Phone: +39 06 39 37 87 91 Osteria da Fortunata - Cancelleria Good for a quick snack. This restaurant serves Italian cuisine in a homey atmosphere, served by attentive staff. Address: Piazza della Cancelleria 87, Rome Phone +39 06 60 66 73 91 Shops Il Fornaio This excellent bakery is located between Piazza Navona and Campo de Fiori. Address: Via del Baullari 5, Rome

2. Palazzo Spada & Museo Baracco

Palazzo Spada - The Palazzo Spada (16th century) is one of the great city palaces in Rome. It is located on Piazza Capo di Ferro, very close to Piazza Campo dei Fiori. The Renaissance building subsequently became the property of Bernardino Spada, whose name it still bears today. He commissioned Francesco Borromini to restore the facades. Borromini also created the famous perspective corridor, one of the most famous Mannerist optical illusions. This palace houses a large art collection including works from the 17th century. Link: http://www.galleriaspada.beniculturali.it/index.php?en/1/home - Information about the Galleria Spada, also in English. The Museo Barracco is located in the Palazzo Piccola Farnesina ai Baullari and is part of the municipal museums of Rome. It is located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, near Campo dei Fiori. Inside is a collection of antiquities, a gift from Baron Giovanni Barracco. Link: http://www.museobarracco.it/en - Information about the Museo Barracco, also in English.

3. Quartier ebreo & Portico d'Ottavia

Fontana delle Tartarughe - Walking from Campo dei Fiori toward the Jewish Quarter, you will reach the charming Fontana delle Tartarughe (Turtle Fountain). The Mattei family had this fountain built in the 16th century to enhance Piazza Mattei. Giacomo della Porta designed the fountain, which owes its charm to Landini's four slender bronze youths resting their feet on the head of a dolphin. Only later did an unknown sculptor add the turtles, completing the composition. The still-preserved Portico di Ottavio, built in honor of Augustus' sister, is located in the heart of Rome's Jewish Quarter. Visitors to this quarter should stroll to Piazza Mattei with its Turtle Fountain and visit the Ashketnazita Synagogue. However, the Jewish Quarter is particularly enjoyable for strolling through the narrow historic streets and sampling traditional Jewish dishes in one of the delicious restaurants. Link: https://museoebraico.roma.it/en/ - Information about the Jewish Museum, Museo Ebraico di Roma, also available in English. Il Portico - Restaurant In Rome's Jewish Quarter Address: Via del Portico d'Ottavia 1, Rome

4. Trastevere & Gianicolo

Trastevere - The Ponte Sisto pedestrian bridge connects the center of Rome with the Trastevere district. It is a lively district with many beautiful alleys, houses, and churches. If you climb the hill from the Trastevere district, you will reach Gianicolo Park. Here stands the imposing Garibaldi monument, and from here you can enjoy beautiful views of Rome. The Gianicolo is also the beginning of one of Rome's largest public parks: Villa Doria Pamphili. Gianicolo - From the Trastevere district, you can climb the hill to Gianicolo Park. From here, you can continue to Rome's largest public park, Villa Doria Pamphili. This park, with its beautiful villa, is very popular with joggers and dog lovers. Restaurants in the Trastevere district La Fornarina - Pizzeria/Restaurant Authentic Italian lunch. Fresh Italian snacks, pizza, and delicious desserts. Also good for brunch and suitable for vegetarians. Good value for money. Address: Piazza Oderico da Pordenone 4, Rome (Trastevere District) Phone: +39 06 511 01 33 Antico Forno La Renella - Pizzeria / Fast Food Super delicious pizzas at reasonable prices. Takeaway with seating. Ideal for a break in Trastevere. Quiet, located on a small side street. Address: Via del Moro 15, Rome, Trastevere District Phone: +39 06 581 72 65 Bar San Callisto - Café Lively café in Trastevere. Fair prices. Locals sit alongside tourists here, and it's easy to strike up a conversation. It's bustling all day long; it's interesting to spend some time here and observe the lively activity in the square. Address: Piazza di San Calisto 3, Rome (Trastevere District) Phone +39 335 193 32 96 Nannarella - Restaurant Typical Roman tavern. Good first courses. Friendly service. Address: Piazza di San Calisto 7, Rome (Trastevere District) Phone +39 06 581 53 78 Impiccetta - Restaurant Typical Roman trattoria. Excellent dishes that reflect tradition. Here you feel like family. Address: Via dei Fienaroli 7, Rome (Trastevere District) Phone +39 389 698 36 57 Pinseria Da Massi - Restaurant Unique restaurant. Wide selection of dishes, high quality, and friendly waiters. Address Via della Scala 34, Rome (Trastevere Quarter) Telephone +39 06 5833 38 68

5. Palazzo Corsini & Villa Farnesina

Palazzo Corsini and the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica - Located in the Trastevere district is the Palazzo Corsini, built in the 16th century. It hosted, among many other guests, Bramante, Michelangelo, Erasmus of Rotterdam, and Queen Christina of Sweden. Today, the palace houses the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica (also called the Galleria Corsini), with paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Murillo, Caravaggio, and Guido Reni. The collection focuses on 17th and 18th-century Italian painting. Villa Farnesina - Located right next to the Palazzo Corsini is the Villa Farnesina. Its simple, harmonious design, with its main building and side wings, makes it one of the first true Renaissance villas. Worth seeing: - Raphael's Triumph of Galatea. The beautiful nymph Galatea was one of the 50 daughters of the god Nereus. - Loggia with Cupid and Psyche. Agostino Chigi's lover, the courtesan Imperia, is said to have been the model for the left figure in Raphael's Three Graces. - Salone delle Prospettive. In Peruzzi's illusionistic frescoes, landscapes and cityscapes unfold behind monumental columns. Link: http://www.villafarnesina.it/?lang=en - Information about the museum at Villa Farnesina, in English.

6. Santa Maria in Trastevere & Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Santa Maria in Trastevere - In the center of the Trastevere district lies the Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. The octagonal fountain from the 17th century was designed by Carlo Fontana. The church of Santa Maria in Trastevere is believed to be the first Christian religious building in Rome (3rd century). The current building, dating from the 12th century, owes its fame primarily to the mosaics by Pietro Cavallini. The 22 granite columns of the nave came from the ruins of ancient Roman buildings. Despite some Baroque additions in the 18th century, the basilica has retained its medieval character. Among the works worth seeing are the facade mosaic and the Cavallini mosaic. Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere - In the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, which is located near the Tevere River, are worth seeing: Apse mosaic - The altar ciborium by Arnolfo di Cambio - The fresco Last Judgment by Pietro Cavallini - In front of the altar there is a marble statue of Cecilia, by Stefano Maderno.