The inhabitants of this neighborhood have always been called “trasteverini” and they manifest an ideal of being spontaneous roman
In the gardens on the Pincio Hill there are 228 marble busts of Italian personalities who have distinguished themselves in 25 centuries of history. Only 3 are women and do not see any pope
The cinema has often used the Garbatella as a backdrop with it appearing in, among others, "Caro Diario", "Romanzo Criminale"... it was selected as the setting for a popular TV series, "I Cesaroni"
Unbelievable place you're in just now. The fountains are Bernini's. Try to come again in early mornings, avoiding tourists, feeling the history alone with the sound of hundreds of years fountain.
The area of the Villa Doria Pamphili has numerous sepulchral buildings, originally laid out along the ancient Via Aurelia
buzzy restaurant/bar. works really well. food is traditional yet excellent. loads of atmosphere. if you're into chocolate you can't best the 'three chocolates' for desert.
