Itinerary from the Pantheon to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

This itinerary leads from the Pantheon to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, in the heart of the historic Trastevere neighborhood.

Before reaching Piazza Navona, a must-see stop is the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi. The church is famous worldwide for the Contarelli Chapel, which houses three absolute masterpieces by Caravaggio dedicated to Saint Matthew.

A few steps away is Piazza Navona, an open-air baroque salon, one of the most famous and scenic squares in Rome.

The route passes Campo de' Fiori, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. The tour continues to the nearby Piazza Farnese, a historic Renaissance square dominated by the imposing Palazzo Farnese, now the seat of the French Embassy.

Then we cross the Tiber from Ponte Sisto, a famous Roman bridge built in the 15th century by order of Pope Sixtus IV, to reach Piazza Trilussa, the gateway to the historic Trastevere neighborhood.

The final destination is the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest churches in Rome and probably the first Christian place of worship officially dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Trastevere is one of the city's most fascinating and characteristic neighborhoods, its bohemian soul. A labyrinth of medieval alleys where you can find the It's a pleasure to get lost, surrounded by restaurants, traditional trattorias, bars, and clubs that enliven the neighborhood in the evening with a unique and lively atmosphere.

From the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, we can continue our visit to the neighborhood by reaching the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere and the Church of San Francesco a Ripa.