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Castel Sant'Angelo
A towering cylindrical fortress on the banks of the Tiber in Rome, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Trastevere
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Trastevere
Trastevere works well as a base: 2km from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Trastevere is in Lazio, Italy, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Trastevere (Italian: [trasˈteːvere]) is the 13th rione of Rome, Italy. It is identified by the initials R. XIII and it is located within Municipio I. Its name comes from Latin trans Tiberim (lit. 'beyond the Tiber').
Its coat of arms depicts a golden head of a lion on a red background, the meaning of which isRead more
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Trastevere?
Within an hour or so of Trastevere: Castel Sant'Angelo (2 km), Pantheon (2 km), Roman Forum (2 km), St Peter's Basilica (2 km).
Are there any good drives near Trastevere?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way and Campo Imperatore.
Where is Trastevere?
Trastevere is in Lazio, Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,962
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.8833, 12.4667
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Trastevere
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Pantheon
A perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its iconic oculus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of the political and social heart of ancient Rome, once the center of the most powerful empire in the Western world.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
St Peter's Basilica
Largest church in the world in Vatican City, a Renaissance masterpiece crowned by Michelangelo's iconic dome.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Sistine Chapel
Chapel in the Apostolic Palace famous for Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgement.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
Ducati Caffè Rome
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Trevi Fountain
Rome's largest and most famous baroque fountain where visitors toss coins to ensure their return to the Eternal City.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Trastevere
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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