Trastevere
Rome Italy
2016

Lion's Head Door Knockers
Some historians believe this emblem could have something to do with a particular clan or dynasty and others or that the lion's head performs the functions of a guardian, much like the statues of lions found all over Italy.

The lion has been used as symbol and is thought to signify strength, pride, protection and power. A Lion's head door knocker acts a guardian to the home.

Colorful Trastevere is a funky, bohemian area that clings to its centuries-old, working-class roots. It's known for traditional and innovative trattorias, craft beer pubs and artisan shops, as well as simple B&Bs and budget hotels. From the pre-dinner passeggiata (promenade) until late, a young crowd buzzes around Piazza di San Calisto and Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the site of a gilded, mosaic-filled church.