Itinerary from Piazza Venezia to the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere (passing by the Teatro Marcello)

The itinerary leads to the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, one of Rome's most precious and ancient treasures, located in the heart of the neighborhood of the same name.

A few steps from Piazza Venezia, we can admire the remains of the Theater of Marcellus, an ancient Roman theater completed by Emperor Augustus in 13 BC. The monument represents a fascinating layering of history, where the ancient Roman theater blends with medieval and Renaissance architecture, creating one of the most fascinating and photographed views of Rome.

To reach the Ghetto, Rome's Jewish quarter, we can walk along a passageway just below the theater on Via del Foro Piscario, which leads to the Portico of Octavia via a ramp. Built by Augustus between 27 and 23 BC, it was the site of the Roman Forum. To enclose the temples of Juno Regina and Jupiter Stator, its remains are today harmoniously integrated into the façade of the church of Sant'Angelo in Pescheria.

The neighborhood retains a unique atmosphere, with its narrow streets, historic buildings, and restaurants serving traditional Roman-Jewish cuisine.

After crossing the Ponte Fabricio, the oldest in Rome preserved in its original form (62 BC), we reach the evocative Tiber Island. Another bridge, Ponte Cestio, separates us from the alleys of Trastevere, one of the most beloved neighborhoods among Romans and tourists, who rediscover the atmosphere of Rome as it once was thanks to the numerous trattorias and osterias offering traditional Roman cuisine.