Point of interest
Trastevere
in Rome, Italy
This cobbled neighbourhood across the Tiber, full of trattorias, ivy and nightlife, is Rome's most charming place to wander after dark.
Where it is
Trastevere is an old district on the west bank of the Tiber, south of Vatican City and across the river from the historic centre.
Address: Municipio Roma I, Rome
What it is
With its cobbled lanes, ochre houses, trattorias and many bars, Trastevere is one of Rome's liveliest going-out districts, picturesque by day and buzzing at night. It is popular for strolling, Roman cuisine and nightlife, and has a reputation as gay-friendly.
History
The name comes from the Latin 'trans Tiberim' ('beyond the Tiber'); since antiquity it was home to craftsmen, traders and immigrants. For centuries it was a working-class neighbourhood with a strong identity of its own. At its heart stands the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of Rome's oldest churches.