Trastevere is one of the most ancient district of Rome, separated from the city centre by the Tevere river. Trastevere in ancient times was lived by the working-class population, while today is the heart of the Roman night life, with many restaurants, pubs and clubs where have a good time most of all in the summer evenings. The heart of Trastevere is Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome, a pedestrianised square where admire the beautiful church sitting on the steps surrounding the central fountain or looking at popular singers or hand-craft objects. The streets close to the square, like Viale Trastevere, are quieter and there’re a few unpretentious restaurants where it’s possible to enjoy a peaceful meal at an outdoors table. Another interesting church in Rome is Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, the patron saint of music. From there, it’s a short walk to visit the Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island in Rome), that separates Central Rome and Trastevere and has been linked to the rest of Rome. Moreover, Tiber Island, in the roman age, was the location for a temple to the Greek god of medicine and healing Aesculapius; now there’s the Fatebenefratelli Hospital. Trastevere is a lovely area to wander in the soft dark Roman evenings.
