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One of the joys of Rome is wandering around the history filled streets and alleys. Trastevere, a neighborhood on the other side of the Tiber River is perfect for roaming around.
Vicolo del Piede is a side street so it’s a little more quiet, or used to be, making it a good place to get away from the crowds. Relax with a coffee or glass of wine and watch the world go by. If you wander around Trastevere long enough you’re bound to walk down Vicolo del Piede which means the alley of the foot.
This pretty cafe on Vicolo del Piede in Trastevere is a magnet for photo ops. How could anyone resist the beautiful colors, textures, cobblestones, and the luxurious vines of ivy overhead. I must have walked down this street dozens of times. Today the cafe is more polished with lights in the greenery and tables on both sides. It’s still lovely but if you want to see it without crowds you should probably go early in the day, before lunch.
Trastevere used to be considered off the beaten path, but these days it’s not at all. There are two universities there, so in addition to tourists there are a lot of American students. However, the medieval winding streets, boho atmosphere, and history, make it a neighborhood not to be missed.
I stayed in Trastevere almost every trip to Rome and some of my most cherished memories live there. If you want to know what I love so much about this quintessentially Roman neighborhood and what to do there read my story Why I Fell In Love With Trastevere.
I do have one tip for you that you may not find elsewhere, watch where you’re walking because the local dogs don’t.
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How to get to Vicolo del Piede
To get to Vicolo del Piede go to Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. Stand facing the Basilica and and walk towards it and slightly right as if you’re going to walk behind it. This is via della Fonte d’ Olio which will take you to Vicolo della Piede. Let me know if you go!
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[…] Trastevere is a great place for walking as most auto traffic is restricted. Browse the charming artisanal shops with unnecessary things you’ll find nowhere else. I love walking in Trastevere (even though a few times I thought my feet were permanently broken by the cobblestones). It has a feeling of a small village where people know their neighbors and everyone says hello. It feels like home to me. […]
Wow…this cafe looks amazing as well as cute.Such a wonderful place this is.
The location is it really.
Cute tip about watching where you walk. It sounds like your advice comes from personal experience!
Luckily no, just a close call. 🙂
This exquisite little cafe on Vocolo del Piede is a perfect postcard!
Thanks Terry.
Oh, you’re making me miss Europe so much right now. I love those cobblestone streets!
Makes me miss it to. That’s the cool thing about photographs.
Making me want to pick up and hop on a plane from JFK to Italy!
Do it!
To me it’s these little tucked-away streets that make Rome so special. Thanks for sharing 🙂
what an incredibly beautiful spot! i’ll go!
Beautiful. I can easily imagine spending an entire afternoon at one of those tables. Ahhh!
Grrr… you have to keep waving Italy in front of me, don’t you? You know how jealous I am.
Seriously though – yet another place that sounds perfect for a visit.
Elle x
When you are ready we will have an apertivo there!
Now THAT sounds like a plan I could work with x
Agreed! It’s been over 10 years since I’ve been to Rome (though I’ve been elsewhere in Italy since). My mother studied there and has talked about it since I was small…may need to see what all of the fuss is about now that I’m old enough to enjoy it!
It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy what Rome has to offer. The climbing vines on cobblestone walls are irresistibly beautiful. Yep, I’ll definitely keep my camera busy top while enjoying some expresso. Thanks
Oh how you make me miss Rome! I LOVE Trastevere, the peace, quite and quaint.
Rome is wonderful. I don’t usually think of it as quiet, but somehow, it’s ok that it’s crazy loud compared to where I live.