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An unforgettable walk in Rome starting from Pantheon

One of the most interesting and nice walk we warmly recommend in the evening includes some of the most known areas of Rome. It actually combines the beauty and charm of Rome monuments with the life and the restaurants of the city. We do not intend to write details and history of each monument as everyone can easily get this kind of information through one of the many Rome’s guides. The aim of this article is indeed to suggest walks, places and tips from roman people and out of the main tourist paths usually available to foreign people.

Pantheon

Start your walk from this amazing place, one of the most ancient temples of Rome. Take the time to spend a few minutes in front of the building near the fountain in the middle of the square and breath the atmosphere of this enchanting monument. Then move to the famous Bar Giolitti in Via degli Uffici del Vicario, 40, 00186 Roma +39066991243‎ where you will be able to taste the best ice cream of Rome.

Piazza Navona

Located at only two minutes walk from the Pantheon, this place is famous and appreciated all over the world for the Bernini’s fountain representing the 4 rivers in the middle of the square and of course for the Borromini’s Sant’Agnese in Agone church located just in front of the fountain.
The legend says Bernini and Borromini were rivals and one of the statues-river is keeping his hand over the forehead to express his repulsion for the church. The charm of this big square is also due to the street artists which constantly work in the square offering portraits or caricatures to the people. Behind Piazza Navona, in via del Governo Vecchio it is possible to have a dinner in a very old pizzeria – Da Baffetto via del Governo Vecchio 114. Roma +39066861617. The atmosphere is familiar and informal: it often happen to eat too close to other people and the service is fast and hasty, but pizza and fritti cooked in the real traditions of Rome (thin and crisp) are really good and enough cheap. See here to check other restaurants suggested nearby Piazza Navona in Rome.

Campo de Fiori

Cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele and access Campo de Fiori square dedicated to the street market during the day and to the night life starting from the afternoon.
A lot of young people enliven this place by playing, drinking or simply talking in the night. In the middle of the square you will see the famous statue of Giordano Bruno, one of the most known philosopher that paid with the life his ideas in the past. If you like to make a stop here and drink something a good place could be “La Vineria” – Piazza Campo Dè Fiori 15 – offering good wines and cheap cocktails.

Via dei Giubbonari and Ponte Sisto

After the break in Campo de Fiori, take via dei Giubbonari which is the alley on the right of the Cinema Farnese and then turn on the right in via dell’Arco del Monte and via dei Pettinari. Walk straight on till you will see the river Tevere in front of you. Cross the road and walk via Ponte Sisto (a walking bridge) till the opposite side of the river where you will access Piazza Trilussa and Trastevere. Before turning in via del Monte and via dei Pettinari if you are hungry there is small place on your left called “Filetteria” where you can taste fried baccalà cooked in the roman way, which basically is fried cod, a typical cheap dish of Rome.

Trastevere

This area does not need any presentation.
Do not miss Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and the relevant church overlooking the square, for the rest the entire pedestrian area is full of typical restaurants, pizzerias or bars with food cooked and served following the traditions of one of the most ancient popular district of Rome. For tips and suggestions about where to eat in Rome Trastevere visit the relevant section restaurants in Rome Trastevere on leonhouse.com.

This walk in the centre of Rome does not take more than 20-25 minutes (without stops) to be completed and allow to see many wonderful places without needing public transportations or long paths. If you are looking for an accommodation or an holiday apartment in one of the districts of Rome described in this wonderful world do not hesitate to directly contact us at info@leonhouses.com