The iconic view of Santa Maria in Trastevere, (said to be) the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome. This piazza has existed as a center of the community forever. Today, the area is like a theme park for bars and restaurants, but all of Trastevere seems happily occupied by spirits of long ago lives.
We were only "steps away" from the American Academy in Rome: it was at least 100 steps. Ask me how I know.
Endless narrow lanes and alleys like this in Trastevere; first paved in the 1500's. In older times, wooden shacks and booths fronted the walls of the buildings. The lanes would have been merely crowded paths. Each day we tried to find new ones to explore.
Along Via di San Cosimato to the piazza of the same name, there is a community herb garden above, one of the ubiquitous Roman water faucets (we loved) and the golden mosaic of an ornamental fountain--lit a night, with water trickling down the glassy surface. Under the tree is a good sized, fenced in play park for little kids.
There is an ancient and famous church just out of the shot. Show you later.
Everyone who visits Rome seems to adopt a favorite gelato shop. Ours was the Fata Morgana in Trastevere--out of the shot to the left. Everyday, sometimes it was what I had for dinner.
Somehow, a newbie to Roman tourism might think that Rome is dotted with outdoor fruit and vegetable markets; but no: there are only a few. Fortunately, this one was only a block from our apartment! The produce was great, especially the wonderful oranges.
Behind the produce stands, were permanent installations housing meat, fish and cheese shops.
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