Centro Storico
Centro Storico
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This section of Rome is filled with a tangle of narrow streets, which offers some of the finest examples of Roman classical and Baroque architecture and style.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Navona / Pantheon / Campo de’ Fiori
With three of Rome’s most beloved piazzas within a five-minute walk of each other, the Navona/Pantheon/Campo area may be the prettiest and most picturesque area of the city. Join the beautiful throngs hanging out in cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and wine bars, or peek at a neighbourhood museum or monument. If you want nonstop movida, the streets here are busy with chic bicyclists and Vespa drivers, street vendors, merchants, and locals. There is no rhyme or reason to its winding streets and there's something to see around every corner, so take pleasure in a spontaneous wander.
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  • Terry M
    Hamilton, Canada4,647 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    PUT THE MAPS AWAY AND WANDER
    It's a pleasant surprise to saunter around Rome's core, perhaps a bit unsure where you are, only to see some familiar landmark or sign. Few cities in the world can boast the range of sites of the Eternal City, likely none with the breadth of civilizations and millenia. Ancient Rome and Baroque palaces abound. Throw in many a piazza and countless fine restaurants and you will be content for more than several days in the area.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 2 April 2023
  • George S
    Miami Beach, Florida1,107 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must-See!!
    A must-see area of Rome —- the historical center — across the Tiber River from the Vatican. It contains the Campo de Fiorentini and Jewish Ghetto sections, the Pantheon, several piazzas including Navona, churches, palaces and museums. Would take several days to see them all. Also relatively easy walks to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Enjoy!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 June 2023
  • Razorfish
    Little Rock, Arkansas3,866 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Central location is hub for seeing the historic sites of Rome
    My wife and I stayed in the Centro Storico because it is the central hub of all the historic sites in Rome. We like to be in the historic areas of a city and walk to most of the museums and sites and restaurants. This location was perfect for us as we were within a thirty minute walk of 90% of everything we wanted to see.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 October 2023
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Replicator
Bristol, UK299 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
A lovely area to walk around and just take in all the narrow cobbled streets and architecture that pops out when you peak around a corner!
Written 16 March 2024
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nico
Rome, Italy23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
better on rainy days, less crowded and you just have to take an umbrella or a raincoat with you. might not be the ideal weather for everyone but if u like rainy and foggy weather like me it’s a lot better experience so don’t despair if your trip ends up on a “"bad"" weather week
Written 20 November 2023
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR3,866 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
My wife and I stayed in the Centro Storico because it is the central hub of all the historic sites in Rome. We like to be in the historic areas of a city and walk to most of the museums and sites and restaurants. This location was perfect for us as we were within a thirty minute walk of 90% of everything we wanted to see.
Written 29 October 2023
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Ving Traveler
Bronx, NY49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Really incredible area to just walk around and take in the awesome history behind the various sites. Everywhere you walk you see pieces of history.
Written 28 July 2023
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Ben F
Bloomington, IN1,506 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
Be you American or Swiss or Brazilian or Syrian, the sights of Rome should be toured and marveled at least once in a human’s lifetime. The Centro Storico is the area at which to commence this discovery. Please, just take my word for it.
Written 20 June 2023
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,107 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
A must-see area of Rome —- the historical center — across the Tiber River from the Vatican. It contains the Campo de Fiorentini and Jewish Ghetto sections, the Pantheon, several piazzas including Navona, churches, palaces and museums. Would take several days to see them all. Also relatively easy walks to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Enjoy!
Written 17 June 2023
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,647 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
It's a pleasant surprise to saunter around Rome's core, perhaps a bit unsure where you are, only to see some familiar landmark or sign. Few cities in the world can boast the range of sites of the Eternal City, likely none with the breadth of civilizations and millenia. Ancient Rome and Baroque palaces abound. Throw in many a piazza and countless fine restaurants and you will be content for more than several days in the area.
Written 2 April 2023
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA35,558 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
Every trip to Rome is a beautiful walk in the Centro Storico, a symphony of antiquities. Baroque, charming streets, the banks of muddy Tevere, the bridges… This is where I am every day on my trips to Rome and something new is always waiting for me, the Pantheon, vibrant Campo dei Fiori, the mysteries of Roman Forum, the masterpieces of the greatest Bernini and Borromini, etc.
Written 24 February 2023
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Donna B
Gladwyne, PA402 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We spent over 2 weeks in the Centro Storico of Rome in December. I don't like the intense heat in the summer so an off season visit was ideal. Rome is a very walkable city and we never needed to take a taxi or public transportation. There are now many pedestrian streets as driving in the city is very restricted. There are ancient ruins, Baroque churches, fountains, and many free places to see. The city was much nicer now than our previous visits over 20 years ago (very clean now, no blaring horns, drivers obey traffic signals). Try to stay in the Centro Storico (Piazza Navona, Campo dev Fiori, Pantheon area) and you will be able to easily walk to the Colosseum, Vatican, and Villa Borghese. We enjoyed living like a local in our apartment. Visiting the Nativity Scenes at all of the churches made our December visit special for us.
Written 4 February 2023
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Angelo S
Hilliard, OH3,630 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
How to even describe the vastness of the center of Rome. Wander though streets laden with history. You will walk where emperors, dictators, commoners, conquerors, liberators, and Pope's have walked over a couple of thousand years. The historical center of The Eternal City is beautiful anytime of the day or night and in any weather.
Written 2 December 2022
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