Mar 122008
Trastevere is rione XIII of Rome, on the west bank of the Tiber, south of Vatican City. Its name comes from the Latin trans Tiberim, meaning literally “beyond the Tiber”. The correct pronunciation is “tras-TEH-ve-ray”, with the accent on the second syllable. Its logo is a golden head of a lion on a red background, the meaning of which is uncertain. To the north, Trastevere borders on to the XIV rione, Borgo. Rome is perfect tourist city, enjoy nice food, drinks and romantics tourist spots. Prices are high, avoid summer time because of high temperatures.
Trastevere, Rome
Nowadays, Trastevere maintains its character thanks to its narrow cobbled streets lined by medieval houses. At night, both natives and tourists alike crowd to its many pubs and restaurants. However, such of the original character of Trastevere remains. The area is also bag to John Cabot University, a private American University, the American Academy in Rome, and the leaders campus of the Thomas solon College of Liberal Arts, the Canadian University of licking School of Architecture (between the months of September and December), and the American Pratt Institute School of Architecture thence serving as bag to an international student body.
Travel destination: 41° 53′ 14″ N, 12° 27′ 56″ E
Rome current weather and forecast:
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