Trastevere & Santa Maria in Trastevere Basilica
8.8Locals Score / 10#5 of 20 Attractions in Rome
free
Known forfreechurchmedievalneighborhood
The 12th-century basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of Rome's oldest churches, its apse glittering with Byzantine-influenced gold mosaics that glow in candlelight — and entry is free. The surrounding Trastevere neighborhood is the most atmospheric in Rome for an evening wander, with cobblestone lanes, ivy-draped facades, and a genuinely local residential feel that survives despite tourism. Avoid the main piazza restaurants; eat one street back for better food and prices.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.8/10- Value10.0
- Iconic8.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Rome
- TrastevereNeighborhood0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Bar San CalistoBar0.04 km · 1 min walk
- TonnarelloRestaurant0.06 km · 1 min walk
- OtelloRestaurant0.11 km · 1 min walk
- OtalegCafé0.16 km · 2 min walk
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