Scenari Immobiliari and Abitare Co. have carried out a study on the favorite neighborhoods in Italy, identifying the best ones in the centre, semi-centre and suburbs. Among the top in the rankings are some of Rome’s most beloved neighborhoods.
The ranking was created using indicators such as:
- Means of public and collective transport (subway, tram, bus, etc.);
- Provision of equipment and services for leisure (sports centres, green areas, museums, etc.);
- Presence of services for children and primary, secondary and university education, availability of neighborhood services (commercial and artisanal activities and personal and business services, etc.);
- Family taxable income and property values, understood as indicators of market quality.
A different weight was attributed to each indicator, determined by the needs expressed by the families’ demand.
Among the central neighborhoods most appreciated by Italians we find Testaccio
In first place among the Roman neighborhoods and second in the entire Italian ranking: Testaccio.
In addition to being central, it is very convenient for visiting Rome and living there, thanks to the means of transport that connect the area well with the other districts of the city, including a cycle path for bicycle lovers.
But besides convenience, why Testaccio?
For the Roman air that inebriates the streets of this neighborhood. The district, in fact, is still inhabited by true Romans, who have the capital written in their blood.
In addition to the magnificent buildings from the early twentieth century and the well-kept courtyards that represent an open-air museum, in Testaccio it is possible to admire truly evocative places, such as the Fountain of Amphorae in Piazza Testaccio e Monte Testacciosymbols of the history of the neighborhood, linked to the trade of amphorae in ancient Rome.
The Rome slaughterhouse (formerly Macro Testaccio) is one of the city’s best-known spaces for events, exhibitions and artistic installations.
New Testaccio Market: A market that combines tradition and novelty, with fruit, bread, meat and fish stalls. It is the ideal place to taste local specialties such as the tripe sandwich and to admire the ancient walls visible in some parts of the market.
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A place certainly rich in history is the Non-Catholic Cemetery near the Pyramid of Cestius, where illustrious people such as John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Antonio Gramsci and Andrea Camilleri are buried. The monumental tombs and surrounding greenery offer a unique experience.
Aventine
A residential and refined neighborhood, the Aventine extends over one of the ancient seven hills of Rome, linked to the legend of the foundation of the city.
In addition to the famous “the keyhole” of the gate of the Priory of the Knights of Malta, from which you can see the dome of San Pietro, there are numerous churches (Santa Sabina, Santi Bonifacio and Alessio, Santa Prisca, Sant’Anselmo and Santa Maria del Priorato) which house admirable works of art, archaeological evidence, crypts, mithraeums and delightful cloisters.
Known as one of the most romantic places in the capital, the Savello Park, or rather the Orange Garden, is an enchanting garden with a wonderful view of Rome. The Municipal Rose Garden and the Baths of Caracalla add a timeless beauty to this neighborhood.
Esquiline
The Esquiline is considered one of the main “gates” of entry for those arriving in the city, hosting the modern Termini Station, the largest Italian railway station.
In the central square of the neighbourhood, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, it is possible to admire the elegant Umbertine architecture of the late 19th century, designed by the architect Gaetano Koch. In the center are the enchanting Nicola Calipari gardens, inaugurated in 1888, the green heart of the district.
In this neighborhood there are some of the most beautiful churches in Rome, such as Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Pontifical Sanctuary of the Scala Santa and Santa Bibiana, the first architectural work by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Semi-central and peripheral neighborhoods of Rome: which are the most popular
In addition to the more central neighborhoods, known even by those who rarely visit Rome, there are others which, despite their lesser fame, deserve to be visited and inhabited.
Here are the semi-central neighborhoods of Rome:
- Wage: It is located in the northern area of the city, close to the Aurelian Walls, and is the smallest neighborhood in Rome.
- They mention: Bordering the Salario district, it is particularly appreciated for the presence of numerous villas such as Villa Torlonia, Villa Mirafiori, Villa Massimo and Villa Blanc.
- Parioli: One of the best known neighborhoods in Rome, despite not being central. Large terraces, gardens, attics and villas. The Parioli are the absolute protagonists of the chic Rome of the 60s, above all thanks to the Piper Club, a historic venue that is always trendy for music and dance.
- Villa Borghese: The urban area of Municipio II takes its name from the villa of the same name, a large city park where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of Rome among buildings, theaters and museums. A place where open-air culture reigns and where it is possible to appreciate flora and fauna thanks to the presence of the Rome Biopark.
Among the more peripheral neighborhoods included in the ranking we find Appio, Tuscolano nord, Trionfale and Farnesina.
All you have to do is visit the city taking inspiration from this ranking to admire these neighborhoods and, why not, even think about living there!
