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The Historic Centre, the Jewish Ghetto, Monti and Trastevere
The “centro storico” is the most characteristic area of Rome, where ancient ruins alternate with Medieval churches, Renaissance palazzi and stately 19th century buildings around the major roads and squares from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo and West towards the Tiber. This is also the commercial centre of Rome with hundreds of fashionable shops, restaurants and various outdoor markets.
The former Jewish Ghetto has maintained its distinctive atmosphere, even though is not more than a row of small streets between Portico d’Ottavia and the Tiber to the South of Largo Argentina. Situated to the East between the Foro Romano and the Termini train station is Monti, a former working class district with narrow cobble stone streets and across the Tiber to the West, below the Gianicolo lies Trastevere where artisan shops and a bustling nightlife coexist peacefully.
Living in these neighbourhoods means being in the centre
of history and culture, but you also have to put up with
old walls and fixtures. Often those lovely apartments with
beamed ceilings tend to be a bit dark, unless you are lucky
enough to find yourself a bright - and expensive - penthouse.
Generally, good quality housing in these areas is extremely
costly, while lower priced options might be in rather bad
condition or on noisy lower floors.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 1.500,00 - € 3.000,00 per month
2 bedroom apt 90 - 130 sq m
€ 2.000,00 - € 5.000,00 per month
3 bedroom apt 130 - 200 sq m
€ 2.800,00 - € 6.000,00 per month
The Aventine and Monteverde
These are the residential areas closest to downtown and
therefore very sought after. South of the Circo Massimo
there are the two neighbouring hills of the Aventine and
San Saba, where beautiful 2-3 level buildings dating back
to the 1920’s and a few buildings from the 1960’s
and 70’s with surrounding gardens and high trees that
create a distinct quiet atmosphere, despite the vicinity
to the Centre. Rents here are usually as high as in the
historic centre, as this area is more suitable for families.
The nearby located FAO headquarters and several embassies
add to the constant demand.
Monteverde is similar to the Aventine regarding the distance
to the centre and the green areas, but it is a not quite
as elegant and it is harder to find big apartments n this
area. On the other hand it boasts two public parks, Villa
Pamphili - the biggest green area in Rome - and Villa Sciarra,
as well as the Gianicolo hill with its gorgeous view over
Rome. The area divides into Monteverde Vecchio, a quiet
neighbourhood developed along several alleys above Trastevere
at the turn of the 20th century and Monteverde Nuovo, which
spread out between the Trastevere train station and Villa
Pamphili shortly before and after the 2nd World War. The
latter has less prestigious housing, but is better serviced
and less expensive too.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 1.200,00 - € 2.000,00
2 bedroom apt 90 - 140 sq m
€ 1800,00 - € 3.500,00
3 or 4 bedroom apt 150-250 sq m
€ 1.800,00 - € 8.000,00
Testaccio, the Garbatella, Esquilino, San Giovanni and San Lorenzo
These neighbourhoods surround the historic centre in the South,
East and West and find a common trait in the fact that they
were developed close to the railway for the working class
at the beginning of the 20th century. Buildings are higher
than in the historic centre, usually between 6 and 8 floors,
and have small or no balconies even though they usually host
beautiful internal courtyards with palm or pine trees. Some
gracious Liberty style “villiniಔ with gardens are
found in quiet side streets. All of these areas have a characteristic
vaguely bohemian touch with lots of grocery stores, artisan
shops, markets and an interesting nightlife.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 1.000,00 - € 2.000,00
2 bedroom apt 90 - 140 sq m
€ 1500,00- € 3.000,00
3 or 4 bedroom apt 150-250 sq m
€ 1.800,00 - € 6.000,00
Prati, Flaminio and the Parioli
These are higher middle class districts that were originally
designed at the end of the 19th century to house the officials
of the newly born Italian national state. In Prati and the
Flaminio long alleys lined by 8-10 floor neoclassical buildings
lead to impressive squares such as Piazzale Mazzini and Piazza
della Marina, while the posh Parioli district hides quiet
green neighbourhoods behind the major streets which are home
to banks and public offices.
Prati proudly surrounds the Vatican walls, but has few
green areas to offer, apart from the beautiful park around
Castel S. Angelo and the walk along the Tiber. The Parioli
and Flaminio are adjacent to Villa Borghese where the zoo
and several museums are located. All of these neighbourhoods
are linked to the A and B subway lines and are very well
serviced with shops, schools and restaurants. The Parioli
also hosts the French Lycée Chateubriand and several
English school and therefore attracts many foreign families.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 1.000,00 - € 2.500,00
2 bedroom apt 90 - 140 sq m
€ 1500,00- € 4.000,00
3 or 4 bedroom apt 150-250 sq m
€ 1.800,00 - € 6.000,00
The EUR, Aurelio and Gregorio VII
While the EUR was originally designed during the Fascist era
as a new government district, it developed some very nice
residential areas since the 1960’s and provides headquarters
to many multinational companies. The streets are wide and
lined with modern multi level buildings, and in the centre,
close to the Palalottomatica auditorium, there is a beautiful
green area around an artificial lake. Flats in this area are
usually of higher quality the historic centre and cost less.
Public transport downtown, to the seaside and the airport
is guaranteed through subway B and the metropolitan train.
The Aurelio and Gregorio VII. areas to the West resemble
the EUR as they are modern residential neighbourhoods with
4-6 level building, good quality infrastructures and accessible
green areas. Excellent public transport connections are
available as well, with the subway A and the metro train.
These districts are also very popular with German speaking
families due to the proximity of the German school.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 900,00 - € 1.600,00
2 bedroom apt 90 - 140 sq m
€ 1200,00- € 3.000,00
3 or 4 bedroom apt 150-250 sq m
€ 1.800,00 - € 6.000,00
Balduina, Camilluccia and Vigna Clara
All these neighbourhoods spread around the Monte Mario hill
to the North of the centre, offering very good residential
housing. Here it is much easier than in other areas, apart
from the Aventine and Parioli, to find spacious apartments
with more than 3 bedrooms, terraces and gardens. While the
Balduina, which is located right above Prati, is also a commercial
hub, most side streets of the main roads Via Trionfale, Via
della Camilluccia and Viale Cortina d’Ampezzo are very
quiet and green. These areas are ideal for large families
who send their children to the International schools on Via
Cassia, but wish to stay relatively close to the centre. Flats
for singles are rare.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 1.200,00 - € 2.000,00
2 bedroom apt 90 - 140 sq m
€ 1500,00- € 3.000,00
3 or 4 bedroom apt 150-250 sq m
€ 2.300,00 - € 6.000,00
Casal Palocco, the outer Cassia and Olgiata
Casal Palocco is located south of Rome, between the EUR and
Ostia on the seashore. Developed in the early 1970’s
as a private consortium with villas and common green areas,
it has always attracted families for the good air and quiet
neighbourhoods. Together with the Olgiata, which is exactly
on the opposite side of town to the North and a few residential
complexes along Via Cassia these are the only true suburban
areas of Rome where you find large villas with gardens and
a well organized social life, sport clubs and foreign schools.
The distance to the centre is formidable, which means a long
commute for those working down town. But there are good rail
connections, with trains departing every 15 minutes.
1 bedroom apt 50 - 70 sq m
€ 1000,00- € 2.000,00
2 bedroom apt 90 - 140 sq m
€ 1500,00- € 2.500,00
3 or 4 bedroom apt 150-250 sq m
€ 2.000,00 - € 8.000,00
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