Trastevere

Introduction

Trastevere is a historic district of Rome. It lies on the west bank of the Tiber, at the foot of the Janiculum Hill. Its name comes from the Latin expression trans Tiberim. The expression means beyond the Tiber. Trastevere has cobbled streets. Its squares include Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere and Piazza di San Cosimato.