Rome's streets reveal a wealth of historical layers. With temples or Roman homes buried beneath churches and homes, there is frequently another world to discover below and never run out of things to do in Rome . Continue reading to learn about some of Rome's most interesting addresses, from Via Margutta, a popular spot for artists and filmmakers, to the ancient Roman road Via Appia Antica, which is flanked by catacombs, tombs, and opulent villas.
- Via Appia Antica
South of Rome, the Via Appia Antica runs out as straight as a die, its cobblestone steps fading into the horizon. Along the way are impressive Roman buildings. According to Francesca Mazzà from the Appia Antica Park, the Appia Antica's primary function was military. The street's construction started in 312 BC when it was Rome's first official exit road. It still merits the moniker "Queen of Roads" that it has carried for millennia. The Via Appia was finished by 191 BC and extended as far as Brindisi in modern-day Puglia.
- Via Del Pigneto
Rome as it is now is not the Rome that most tourists see. It's the dolce vita updated for the modern day. Here in Pigneto, a formerly impoverished working-class neighborhood full of jumbled-up low-rise structures from the 19th century, the alternative has overtaken the mainstream, and businesses covered in graffiti are quickly evolving into unique boutiques.
Its main thoroughfare is Via del Pigneto, which is split in two by the grimy railroad lines that cut across the metropolis. It is crowded during the day by a nearby food and clothing market, and at night by a diverse group of Rome's bohemians.
- Via Margutta
While the cobblestoned, ivy-covered Via Margutta appears to be in a tranquil town, it lies in one of Rome's busiest neighborhoods. Start your journey in Sandro Fiorentini's studio, Bottega del Marmoraro, where he is a skilled stonecutter. For 15 euros, he can carve whatever statement you choose onto a marble plaque, and you can see examples of these marble engravings all over the street. Federico Fellini, a famous film director, resided at 110, and a carving by Fiorentini depicting him and his wife (together with a poem) is still on exhibit.
- Via di San Giovanni
When making a list of things to do in Rome, this is a must. A remarkable hidden treasure may be found in Laterano's Via di San Giovanni.
At one end is the church of Rome, San Giovanni, and, at the other, the Colosseum. The former represents the Catholic might of the 18th century and is crowned by madly gesticulating stone apostles. The Scala Santa, one of Rome's most ethereal Catholic sites, is located across the street, practically concealed in a little structure (sacred staircase). Take amazing Rome tours from here and enjoy the beauty of Rome with your friends and family.
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