Trastevere

Trastevere (from the Latin trans Tiberim "beyond the Tiber ") is the XIII. Rione (neighborhood ) in Rome. It extends from the southern Tiber knee to the Gianicolo hill on the west bank of the Tiber River and is considered the most popular of areas of the city. The proper emphasis of the name is Latin and Italian on the second syllable: Trans Tiberim, Trastevere.

A disproportionate number of old residential buildings and narrow streets make this old district, which is opposite to most neighborhoods of the historic center of Rome on the right bank of the Tiber, to the picturesque magnet for tourists and photographers. Old church building as Santa Maria in Trastevere, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere and San Francesco a Ripa can be found there. In Trastevere, there is also a high density of catering establishments and cultural offerings.

Very well known and a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, is the flea market of Porta Portese, the name of its starting point, which belongs still to Trastevere Porta Portese has. It takes place every Sunday from the early hours of the morning to 14 clock.

History

Trastevere was one of the working-class neighborhood in ancient Rome. It was the part of foreigners and marginalized groups. First, there lived many Jews, as evidenced by the fact that there were once ten synagogues here. The first Christians of Rome settled here. Some of the most important early Christian basilicas are located in Trastevere.

Throughout history, Trastevere remained the international area of ​​Rome. The foreigners came to this area because it was cheaper than the other districts. Some call Trastevere also the village in the city.

During the revolt of 1849 against the papacy in Rome Trastevere was the stronghold of the rebels, whereupon the old established residents are still proud.

In Trastevere various departments of the Vatican have their headquarters, such as the Pontifical Council for the Laity.