Medieval Trastevere: A Self-Guided Audio Tour – Lazio, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

What do you get when you combine the buzz of a young international capital city with the quaint alleyways and characteristic buildings of a medieval Italian village? Trastevere. A neighborhood apart (“Trastevere” literally means “beyond the Tiber”), this picturesque area is home to artisans, expats, students, artists, and working-class families alike. But it’s the medieval architecture and small-town feel that makes it such a contrast from the rest of the city. When Rome was getting “modernized” in the 17th-century Baroque boom, Trastevere, then a low-rent area, was a left alone. The result is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, untouched medieval churches, and buildings that look like they haven’t changed in a thousand years. When you wander down Trastevere’s crooked streets, it’s easy to imagine you’ve stepped back in time. Come along with me as I share my favorite corners of this charming and vibrant neighborhood, from famous works of art in its glorious piazzas to hidden treasures tucked away down unexplored backstreets.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Travel back in time between the narrow streets and medieval architecture
Hear from producer Tiffany Parks, an author and tour guide
Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control
Get unlimited use of the tour before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

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