The Apartment - Trastevere

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Trastevere

Roman's traditions and culture
Rome Trastevere is considered by numerous people the most authentic Roman quarter because, even though

it is located not far away from the main tourist areas of the city, it has preserved the own characteristic rhythm and lifestyle. Trastevere is a picturesque medieval area located on the west bank of the Tiber.

The area escaped the grand developments which changed the face of central Rome, and is a charming place to wander, eat or relax.The urban tissue, rich of typical pubs and markets, is organised around a large grid of alleys around the main square of Santa Maria in Trastevere. The church, founded around 220 after Christ, was rebuilt with the addiction of the be

lfry in 1138 after Christ by Pope Innocenzo II and finished, on the desire of Pope Clement XI, with the portico in front of the façade on the project of Carlo Fontana in 1702 after Christ.

On the façade are applied some mosaics dating back to the 12th century, representing the Virgin in throne with the Child and a procession of ten Virgins; the internal part, on the contrary, with columns and capitals probably coming from an antique Egyptian temple, is furnished with mosaics and frescoes of Pietro Cavallini in the apse, and with the ceilings of Domenichino, and the decorations of Carlo Maratta.

In the surroundings of the church of Santa Maria di Trastevere it is also possible to visit the Academy of the Lincei founded in the first years of the 17th century by Federico Cesi and the Gallery Corsini where are exhibited numerous works from the period going from Manierism to Baroque of Guido Reni, Lanfranco, Tiepolo, Canaletto, Carlo Maratta and Luca Giordano.
Trastevere is a picturesque medieval area located on the west bank of the Tiber. The area escaped the grand dev Active Image elopments which changed the face of central Rome, and is a charming place to wander, eat or relax.

Restaurants

Alle Fratte di Trastevere
Via delle Fratte di Trastevere 49-50 The cheap and cheerful Alle Fratte does honest Roman trattoria fare with Neapolitan influences. First courses, such as pennette alla sorrentina (pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella), come in generous portions. Secondi include roast sea bream and veal escalopes in marsala. Post-prandial digestivi flow freely, and service is friendly, attentive and bilingual. Info:06 583 5775. Meals served 6.30-11.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur-Sat; 12.30-3pm, 6.30-11.30pm Sun. Closed 3wks Aug.
Bar San Calisto
Harsh lighting in a dingy space mean this bar is no picture postcard. But arty and fringe types flock here, to down a beer or an affogato (ice-cream swamped with liqueur), or savour some of the best chocolate in Rome: hot and thick with whipped cream in winter, and as creamy gelato in warmer months. Piazza San Calisto (no phone). Open 5.30am-2am Mon-Sat. No credit cards.
Antico Arco
Piazzale Aurelio 7 The menu at this warm and modern restaurant is strong on all fronts from the antipasti, which include a quite outstanding onion flan with grana cheese sauce, to the primi, where classics like risotto with castelmagno cheese are flanked by new favourites such as chickpea soup with salt cod risotto and black truffle. The secondi cover the board from meat to fish to game, and the choreographic desserts are simply fantastic. Sommelier Maurizio will you steer a course through an extensive, well-priced wine list. Be sure to book at least a couple of days in advance. Time Out Shortlist | Rome 2007 Category: Gourmet delights Price: deluxe Address:Piazzale Aurelio 7 Info:(06 581 5274). Meals served 7.30-11.30pm Mon- Sat. Closed 1wk Aug
Dar Poeta
Vicolo del Bologna 45 Dar Poeta does good-quality pizza with creative toppings, such as the house pizza (courgettes, sausage and spicy pepper) and the bodrilla (apples and Grand Marnier). The varied bruschette are first-rate, and healthy salads offer a break from pastry. Be prepared to queue, as they don’t take bookings. Category: Pizza palaces Price: moderate Address:Vicolo del Bologna 45 Info:(06 588 0516). Meals served 7.30pm-midnight daily.

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