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Break down Italy's sprawling capital city into bite-size pieces, by exploring it one neighborhood at a time.

A view of The Roman Forum in Rome
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Rebecca’s first visit to Italy was a coup de foudre and her affection for Il Bel Paese has only grown over almost 30 years of living here, during which time she has mastered the art of navigating the sampietrini cobblestones in heels but has yet to come away from a plate of bucatini all’amatriciana with an unsullied blouse. She covers Italy travel, culture, and cuisine for a number of print and online publications.

Rome can be overwhelming, as it covers almost 400 square miles (1,000 square kilometers) and is made up of 22 distinct rioni, or districts, many of which encompass a number of neighborhoods. Instead of taking on Rome as a whole, explore the city neighborhood-by-neighborhood to fully experience its unique character. From trendy enclaves thick with chic boutiques and wine bars to the most storied quarters scattered with Roman ruins, here are the top neighborhoods in Rome you won’t want to miss.

1. Historic Center (Centro Storico)

A view of the Trevi Fountain in Rome's Historic Center.
The Trevi Fountain is an eternal favorite in Rome's Historic Center.Bildquelle: Luciano Mortula - LGM / Shutterstock

For checking off the top Roman landmarks.

The Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon are all clustered in Rome’s Centro Storico, or historic center, alongside many more of the city’s most famous and iconic sights. First-time visitors to Rome will definitely spend much of their time exploring the A-list attractions here, as well as browsing the luxury shops and designer boutiques near the Spanish Steps. And while the Centro Storico is Rome’s most crowded and touristy neighborhood, it helps that the area is relatively compact and easy to cover on foot, by e-bike, Vespa scooter, or golf cart.

2. Vatican City

Exterior of the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
St. Peter's Basilica is a popular spot for those visiting Vatican City.Bildquelle: Vladimir Sazonov / Shutterstock

An art-rich city-state within the confines of Rome.

Technically a city-state, Vatican City is home to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the dazzling art collection within the vast Vatican Museums. As such, it tops the must-see list for most first-time visitors to Rome. Headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope, this walled city is bordered by the Borgo and Prati neighborhoods. Borgo, just outside the Vatican, is crowded and touristy, but the Prati district to the northeast is one of Rome's most stylish neighborhoods known for its elegant wide boulevards, upscale shopping, and thriving restaurant scene. There, gourmands can explore the many stalls of Mercato Trionfale, one of the city’s top food markets.

3. Trastevere

Visitors dine in the Trastevere neighborhood in Rome.
Visit Trastevere for a lively nightlife experience.Bildquelle: Catarina Belova / Shutterstock

Rome’s dining and imbibing hub.

By day, this bohemian neighborhood located across the Tiber River from the Centro Storico is a charming spot to wander, where you can snap photos of ivy-strewn backstreets, poke around in hip shops, and visit the glittering mosaics in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. After sunset, Trastevere also hosts the best nightlife in Rome, with restaurants and bars overflowing and plenty of venues open for live music and dancing. Book a table at one of the restaurants lining Piazza di Santa Maria for dinner, and enjoy some of the best people-watching in Rome.

4. Jewish Ghetto

Italians dine outside at a restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto of Rome.
Restaurants in the Jewish Ghetto serve unique Roman Jewish dishes.Bildquelle: ColorMaker / Shutterstock

Home to the oldest Jewish community in Italy.

Rome's historic Jewish quarter sits just next to the Centro Storico and is a postcard-perfect pocket of cobblestone lanes and squares in the heart of the city. Wander its warren of narrow streets lined with landmark restaurants serving unique Roman Jewish dishes and take in sights such as the 19th-century Great Synagogue— home to the Jewish Museum of Rome—as well as ancient Roman ruins including the Portico of Octavia and Teatro di Marcello. Be sure to pop into Piazza Mattei, too, to snap a photo of its whimsical turtle fountain, one of the most endearing in the city.

5. Testaccio

Visitors hang out in the Testaccio neighborhood in Rome.
Testaccio has a local vibe and fantastic food.Bildquelle: Sjors Gijsbers / Shutterstock

The authentic side of Rome and Roman cuisine.

Though it may not have the blockbuster architecture and cultural sights of other Roman neighborhoods, Testaccio has an authentic atmosphere largely untouched by tourism. A haven for foodies, this district set in the swooping curve of the Tiber River is home to one of the city’s best food markets and traditional restaurants serving iconic cucina romana local dishes. Sample the quinto quarto offal and meat specialties that were invented in this former working-class neighborhood that once housed the largest slaughterhouse in Europe, today home of the slick MACRO Contemporary Art Museum.

6. Monti

Exterior of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Monti.
Don't skip the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Monti.Bildquelle: essevu / Shutterstock

A trendy pocket of Rome beloved by the younger set.

Now one of the most fashionable areas of Rome to dine and shop, Monti was a red-light district in ancient times and a working-class neighborhood through the 20th century. Today, the city’s oldest rione is packed with hip restaurants and chic independent boutiques selling new and vintage fashion and accessories. Located just steps from the Colosseum and Roman Forum, this district is home to cultural highlights such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore; the National Roman Museum; and the Domus Aurea, the emperor Nero’s famed Golden Palace.

7. Parioli

A street in Parioli, one of the poshest neighborhoods in Rome.
Visit Parioli for an elegant escape.Bildquelle: Krisztian Juhasz / Shutterstock

Home to Rome’s most luxurious hotels and restaurants.

Von den antiken römischen Wahrzeichen im historischen Zentrum bis zu den geschäftigen Bars von Trastevere umfasst Rom verschiedene Stadtteile. Entdecken Sie das historische Zentrum und entdecken Sie botanische Gärten, ruhige Kirchen, lokale Märkte und zeitgenössische Museen. Hier einige Möglichkeiten, um Rom im Centro Storico und darüber hinaus kennenzulernen.

Historisches Zentrum (Centro Storico)

Das historische Zentrum Roms beherbergt berühmte Wahrzeichen des antiken Roms. Nehmen Sie an einer geführten Wanderung, Radtour oder Bustour teil, um die Geschichte von Sehenswürdigkeiten wie der Piazza Navona, dem Kolosseum, dem Campo de 'Fiori, der Villa Borghese und vielem mehr kennenzulernen. Neben antiken Ruinen bietet dieses Viertel Hotels, Restaurants, Märkte und Cafés.

Trastevere

Überqueren Sie den Tiber, um nach Trastevere zu gelangen, einem Viertel voller enger Kopfsteinpflasterstraßen, kleiner Pizzerien, Weinbars, Restaurants und Bäckereien. Dies ist eine ideale Gegend, um sie zu Fuß zu erkunden, wenn Sie hungrig oder durstig sind. Zu den kleineren Sehenswürdigkeiten zählen ein Botanischer Garten und die Basilika Santa Maria, eine der ältesten Kirchen Roms.

Der Vatikan

Der vom Petersplatz dominierte Vatikan beherbergt einige der beliebtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten Roms, darunter die Sixtinische Kapelle mit ihrem berühmten Deckengemälde von Michelangelo. Erkunden Sie die Vatikanischen Museen, besuchen Sie den Petersdom und schlendern Sie durch die Vatikanischen Gärten.

Testaccio

Treffen Sie die Römer in Testaccio, einem Viertel, das für seinen Lebensmittelmarkt bekannt ist. Nehmen Sie an einer geführten Food-Tour teil, um Stände voller frischer Produkte zu sehen und Street Food-Snacks zu probieren, einschließlich einer Auswahl an Sandwiches. In dieser Gegend befinden sich auch das MACRO Modern Art Museum und viele Restaurants und Bars.

Monti

Erkunden Sie nach einem Besuch im Kolosseum eines der unkonventionellen Viertel Roms. Einzigartige Geschäfte, kleine Weinbars und familiengeführte Restaurants machen Monti zu einem idealen Ort, um zu wandern und sich zu verirren. Historisch gesehen hatte dieses Viertel einen schlechten Ruf, aber jetzt zieht es Künstler und Studenten mit Galerien, Buchhandlungen, Vintage-Läden und Cafés an.

Prati

Wagen Sie sich nördlich des Vatikans nach Prati, um eine polierte Wohngegend mit vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants mit traditioneller römischer Küche und Bars mit Live-Musik zu sehen. Marktliebhaber können auch die vielen Stände von Mercato Trionfale erkunden.

8. EUR

The famous architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro in EUR in Rome.
EUR is known for its eclectic architecture, especially the Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro.Bildquelle: Marco Rubino / Shutterstock

A 20th-century planned district on the outskirts of Rome.

Modern architecture fans will want to take the trip out of the city center to admire the Rationalist buildings in the EUR neighborhood, largely built under the direction of Benito Mussolini in the early–20th century. The iconic Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro, also known as the Square Colosseum, is located here, now headquarters to the Fendi fashion house. Take a stroll around the scenic Central Park Lake and visit the towering Peter and Paul Church, originally built to be Mussolini’s mausoleum, as well as the grand stadium and sports facility now known as the Foro Italico.

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