Tour of Trastevere
Escape the tourists and explore these hidden gems.
By:
Amanda Ruggeri
While it used to be off the beaten path, in recent years, Trastevere’s reputation for nightlife, beauty and atmosphere has spread. Some of the quarter, particularly the area around the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, has become unarguably touristy. Even so, there are still hidden gems to be found — and plenty of corners where the neighborhood retains the local feel of centuries past.
But you have to know where to go. Here are some of the rione’s most fascinating sights, stunning art and local restaurants.
1. Hidden Underground
![Marble Sarcophagus in Trastevere Marble Sarcophagus in Trastevere](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-MarcPo-525615627-Crisogono-sarcophagus.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix/1491594426194.jpeg)
MAREK POPLAWSKI (MarcPo), Getty Images
2. Ancient Fire Station
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Amanda Ruggeri
3. Santa Cecilia's Stunning Sculpture
![Basilica and Convent of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere Basilica and Convent of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/shutterstock_Renata-Sedmakova-146177840-santa-cecilia.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1491594426143.jpeg)
Renata Sedmakova, Shutterstock.com
4. Da Teo's Classic Roman Cuisine
![Italian Cuisine Italian Cuisine](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-Floortje-172350742-trastevere-italian-food.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix/1491594426128.jpeg)
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5. Sparkling Mosaic
![Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/shutterstock_Nattee-Chalermtiragool-274924478-Piazza-Santa-Maria-trastevere.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix/1491594426120.jpeg)
Nattee Chalermtiragool, Shutterstock.com
6. Erotic Frescoes
![Erotic Frescoes in Villa Farnesina Erotic Frescoes in Villa Farnesina](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-DEA-A-DE-GREGORIO-159618316-erotic-fresco.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.493.suffix/1491594426093.jpeg)
DEA / A. DE GREGORIO, Getty Images
7. Renaissance Art
![Renaissance Art in Palazzo Corsini Renaissance Art in Palazzo Corsini](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-DEA-A-DE-GREGORIO-159618762-renaissance-art.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.493.suffix/1491594426306.jpeg)
DEA / A. DE GREGORIO, Getty Images
8. The Perfect View
![Cityscape View of Rome Cityscape View of Rome](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-Mockford-and-Bonetti-151325043-trastevere-rome-view.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix/1491594426292.jpeg)
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9. Aperitivo
![Apertivo Apertivo](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-Michael-Marquand-481733489-trastevere-aperitivo.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix/1491594426261.jpeg)
Michael Marquand, Getty Images
10. Pizza, Pasta and More
![Authentic Italian Pizza Authentic Italian Pizza](http://travel.home.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/travel/stock/2016/9/28/1/GettyImages-Pacific-Press-537983194-trastevere-pizza.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.suffix/1491594426218.jpeg)
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