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The Rione Trastevere is the 13th rione of Rome (R. XIII), located on the west bank of the Tiber, opposite the historic center, with the Janiculum Hill and the Vatican walls to the west. Its name derives from “trans Tiberim” (beyond the Tiber).
It was once a working-class neighborhood inhabited by fishermen, craftsmen, and immigrants, especially Jews, since Antiquity.
It remained popular until the 20th century, away from the grandeur of the historic center.
The district preserves its medieval charm with cobblestone streets, ocher-colored houses, and lively small squares such as Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, with its remarkable 4th-century basilica.
It combines authenticity, a bohemian atmosphere, and intense tourism with its trattorias, trendy bars, and markets.
Also found here are the Basilica of Saint Cecilia, the Villa Farnesina with its Renaissance frescoes by Raphael, and the Janiculum Hill with its panorama.
The coat of arms of Trastevere, depicting a golden lion’s head on a red background, whose origin is uncertain, traditionally symbolizes courage, nobility, and strength—qualities associated with the independent and proud identity of the district’s inhabitants.
