Gianicolo hill - piazza Garibaldi - Fontanone - Renaissance Tempietto - San Pietro in Montorio Church - Trastevere - Santa Maria in Trastevere Church
	Stepping down from the Gianicolo, the highest hill of Rome, you'll plunge straight into the Medioeval quarter of Trastevere one of the most popular and beloved by the roman people

This tour crosses one of the oldest and still untouched roman neighborhoods, a charming and picturesque district where we can still enjoy the true flavors of Rome. In ancient roman times the area across the Tiber river was inhabited by the "non roman": Etruscan, Greek, Egyptian and Jewish merchants, so as the earliest Christian community, settled down here.

It was the only roman region across the river, where emperor Augustus built the naumachia: entertainment structure to house the naval battles.

In the medieval time the area was characterized by the many important basilicas and the strong personality of its’ inhabitants ‘the Trasteverini’ constantly arguing with the other Romans located on the other bank of the Tiber river.

We start from the top of the Gianicolo Hill, dedicated to the old god Janus, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Rome. The Gianicolo is also connected to one of the more important episodes of the Roman Risorgimento: the defense of the Roman Republic of 1849, when patriots led by Giuseppe Garibaldi fought an heroic battle against the French and Papal army. The memory of these lost heroes will accompanies us while we cross a romantic and charming park to arrive to the famous Fontain built by Pope Paul V Borghese one of the more spectacular Roman fountain.

A few steps ahead we find the jewel of the Roman Renaissance: the famous Tempietto of S.Pietro in Montorio, a masterpiece of harmony designed by Donato Bramante (first architect of St Peter Basilica).

We continue down the hill to explore the picturesque alleys of Trastevere. We’ll stroll around the labyrinth of medieval houses to reach the beating heart of the Trastevere   neighborhood the piazza dominated by the old basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a jewel of the 12thcentury decorated with magnificent middle ages mosaics.

Possible extensions:

* The churches of San Crisogono and Santa Cecilia.

* The Villa Farnesina, the sumptuous suburban villa of Agostino Chigi the banker of the Renaissance Popes, with its famous frescoes by Raphael and many others among the best Renaissance painters.

 Photo gallery

 Reservation

No entrance ticket reservation is required

 Entrance Fee

No entrance fees required.

 Transportation

A cab ride is required to reach the Gianicolo Hill.

 Walking difficulty

A pleasant walk going always down hill, there are some stairs going down too.

 Duration

Three hours are required.