It could be said that Trastevere’s main attraction lies in the neighbourhood itself, with its narrow roads and its atmosphere, but the area also offers many interesting places to visit.
If you don’t want to spend too much time, pay a quick visit to Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere (Via di San Calisto), placed in the omonimous and lively square, just 5 minutes from Trastevere Bed & Breakfast. It is a really ancient church (it was built in the IV century A.D.), unique because of its incredible mosaics, enriching both the facade and the absid. The Basilica is open everyday from 7.30 to 13 and from 16 to 19.
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If you have the whole morning, you must see the Orto Botanico (Botanical Garden, Largo Cristina di Svezia, 24): one of the biggest of its kind in Italy, covers a surface of 12 hectars and and encloses 2000 square meters of greenhouses. Shielded by Gianicolo Hill and watered by streams, the Garden hosts more than 3000 species of plants. Opening time is 9 to 19, the visit will take you from 2 to 3 hours (you can have guided visit). You can reach the Garden from the Bed and Breakfast with a 10 minutes walk.
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If you love bargains, you should spend Sunday morning in Porta Portese market. From the Bed & Breakfast just head to Ponte Sublicio: the market begins in Piazza di Porta Portese (5 minutes walking from the Bed & Breakfast) and goes on for several kilometres. In the market you will find a bit of everything, and usually lots of people. Take your time: the market is open from 6:00 to 14:00. Spend the whole morning there if you want to find the best offers.
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Don’t miss the spectacular view of Rome from Gianicolo Hill and the omonimous Park, where every day the cannon shoots to mark noon. The road to get there is not long, but it is steep. If you are not a sporty type, go to via Mameli and take the small electric bus 115, that will take you to the top of the hill. In the Park you will also find the monument to Garibaldi.
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Also pay a visit to Museo di Roma in Trastevere, in St. Egidio Square: it is just 10 minutes from the Bed and Breakfast, and during the year it hosts some interesting exhibitions (including the stunning photos from World Press Photo) as well as a permanent collection dedicated to Trastevere.
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